Croston is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9AG), in the parish of Croston.

How do I get to Croston?

The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR26 9AG.

How do I get to Croston?

The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9AG.

Villages · North West England

Croston

In or near Wrightington Bar.

Croston — a village in england north west.

Time for tiffin - geograph.org.uk - 4954079 — Phil and Juliette Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Croston · 0.6 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Croston is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 2,917. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life in this part of the country, with a close-knit community atmosphere.

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Coordinates: 53.6622, -2.7752
County: Lancashire
District: Chorley
Parish: Croston
Postcode: PR26 9AG
Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
Population: 2,917
Nearest railway station: Croston — 0.6 km

Sources

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Other places nearby

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Historic bridges · North West England

Croston Town Bridge

Croston Town Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ historicengland.org.uk

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Historic bridges · North West England

The Hillocks

The Hillocks is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ historicengland.org.uk

Entrance to nursing home, Croston - geograph.org.uk - 940455

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Croston War Memorial

Croston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ historicengland.org.uk

Station house, Croston Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 4202233

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Historic bridges · North West England

Croston Station Bridge

Croston Station Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ historicengland.org.uk

Croston Mill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3934290

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Historic bridges · North West England

Croston Mill Bridge

Croston Mill Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ historicengland.org.uk

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Caravan parks · North West England

Royal Umpire

Royal Umpire — a caravan park in england north west.

Where to eat & stay near Croston

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Royal Umpire

Royal Umpire — a caravan park in england north west.

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Campsites · North West England

Longfold Farm Campsite

Longfold Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ popesfarms.co.uk

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Campsites · North West England

Charity Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Charity Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Woodlands Caravan Park Southport

Woodlands Caravan Park Southport — a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Oakfield Fishery Caravan Park

Oakfield Fishery Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Old Manor Farm Campsite

Old Manor Farm Campsite — a caravan park in england north west.