Local attractions and information
Just a small selection of links to things to do and places to visit.
The historic village of Croston and pretty villages of Mawdesley, Heskin and Appley Bridge are all nearby.
Nearest Take Away - Eccleston Village provides Chinese,fish and chips and Pizzas.
Mere Sands Wood is a wildlife rich haven in the heart of agricultural landscape.
Martin Mere Wild Fowl and Wetlands Trust - Rufford
Cedar Farm Galleries - Mawdesley A wonderful array of unique shops, selling contemporary crafts, clothing, home furnishings and mystic gifts is complemented by a group of creative working artists
Eccleston Delph Scuba Diving Centre We offer a fantastic inland diving quarry with excellent facilities and a number of activities throughout the year.
Turton Tower historic house and gardens
Southport tourist information Southport, England's Classic Resort. Often described as the 'Paris of the North' and the 'Jewel of the North West'.
Wigan Pier
Rivington Country Park
Heskin Hall one of the best examples of Tudor Architecture in Northern England.
EXTREME KARTING UK Euxton Lane Chorley Tel: 01257 460555
Botany Bay - and Bygone Times Chorley and Eccleston
Albert Dock, art galleries, shopping and the Beatles.
Trafford Centre Shopping Mall - Manchester
Lowry Centre - Salford
Salford Quays
Leaflets
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Cycle rides in West Lancashire (PDF 5.57mb)
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Gas Supplies - Eccleston Green Filling Station. Follow the directions for Eccleston Village and the Petrol/Gas station is in the centre.
Nearest Hospital - Wigan General
Taxi services - Eccleston Taxis 01257 450800 and Appley Bridge & Shevington 01257 401548