Local area
Penwortham is a popular residential town in South Ribble, Lancashire. It is well located to enjoy an active retirement, with a golf course, Bridge club, open countryside, a vibrant community, and Hurst Grange Park, arguably one of South Ribble’s finest landscapes. The town centre of Penwortham has all the local amenities homeowners could wish for, including a Post Office, pharmacy, bakery, opticians, hairdressers, florist, travel agency, banks, a variety of restaurants and pubs, and a supermarket.
The development will be located only 0.2 miles from the centre of Penwortham, just off the A59 motorway linking to Preston 2.5 miles to the north, and Ormskirk 16 miles to the south. There is also good access to Flyde Coast and Southport, 16 and 17.5 miles to the west respectively. On the first Saturday of each month St Teresa’s Parish Centre in Penwortham holds a Farmers’ Market, where you can find a great selection of locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and produce, as well as handmade gifts like soaps, perfumes and other natural beauty products.
There are plenty of local attractions close to Penwortham, including Hurst Grange Park, City Church Preston, Turbary Woods Owl and Bird Sanctuary, Lancashire Infantry Museum, and the Ribble Steam Railway to name but a few. Residents will find plenty of things to do to suit any taste or age group, from young grandchildren to friends old and new. There are regular bus services from Penwortham to surrounding towns, villages and cities, including Southport, Ormskirk, Bent Bridge, Preston, Liverpool and Blackpool. There is a bus stop located on Little Close, under 400 feet from the proposed development.