Why Lancasters love Adlington…
Adlington is a lovely village positioned between Chorley and Horwich. Traditionally the village was split into two parts- ‘upper & lower’,
though they basically benefit from the same features and it takes just a matter of minutes to travel between the two. Whilst three would have been a time when you would have either been ‘one or t’other’ the areas are now nicely merged and include a selection of retail shops and services with many more available in Chorley itself or the nearby town of Horwich.The village suits many styles of buyer and there is a wide selection of property type. A feature that underpins the village, like many of its surrounding residential areas is the superb access to the surrounding countryside. The village hosts a stretch of the Leeds – Liverpool canal and has good links towards the West Pennine Moors and Winter Hill. Motorway and Rail links are good and there are two primary schools in the village itself. The creature comforts of pubs and restaurants are dotted around and it is not uncommon that locals would commute towards Manchester and the Trafford Centre or further into the countryside to socialise.
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Haigh & Aspull
Why Lancasters love Haigh & Aspull… A small village on the outskirts of Wigan, which gives a semi-rural feel, as it fringes Blackrod and Aspull. St. David Haigh and Aspull School holds a good Ofsted report, located on Copperas Lane, which is set within Haigh Country Park. Haigh Country Park is famous in Wigan and further afield for its impressive grounds and woodlands. The extensive plantations cover forty miles of pathways, which is ideal for dog walkers. The grounds lead to various hotspots in the Wigan area, such as; Wigan Lane, Whelley and Aspull. Within the grounds there are two championship-standard golf courses with first-class facilities. It is ideal for youngsters too, with a newly refurbished play area and courtyard selling arts and crafts and a cafe serving hot and cold refreshments. Haigh Hall itself dates back to 1827, and is currently owned by Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. A variety of events take place at the hall, such as; arts & craft fairs, vintage fairs, organised tours and weddings to name but a few. Based between Wigan town centre, Blackrod and Westhoughton, Aspull boasts; good primary schools, canal walks, pubs, restaurants, cafes and convenience stores, such as; butchers, bakers, hairdressers, chemist and a dry cleaners. The small town has a rugby union and football clubs plus village green where numerous after school activities take place. This is a village with its own identity and community spirit- don’t miss the annual ‘worm charming’ event which takes place during the summer months, organised by the Parish Hall. An ideal area for those needing to live between Bolton and Wigan and requiring excellent access to junction 6 of the M61.