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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Eccleston

In or near Wrightington Bar.

Eccleston — a village in england north west.

Dusk at the Antique Centre - geograph.org.uk - 3738319

Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Euxton Balshaw Lane · 3.8 km

About

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

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Eccleston is a village located in North-West England with a population of 4,646. It features typical English village characteristics, including residential areas and local amenities. The village is part of the historic county of Lancashire, offering a glimpse into rural life in this region.

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Coordinates
53.6424, -2.7216
County
Lancashire
District
Chorley
Parish
Eccleston
Postcode
PR7 5TJ
Parliamentary constituency
South Ribble
Population
4,646
Nearest railway station
Euxton Balshaw Lane3.8 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Campsites · North West England

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Caravan parks · North West England

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Historic pubs · North West England

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Historic pubs · North West England

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Historic pubs · North West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eccleston?
Eccleston is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR7 5TJ), in the parish of Eccleston.
What is Eccleston?
Eccleston — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Eccleston?
The nearest railway station is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR7 5TJ.
How do I get to Eccleston?
The nearest railway station is Euxton Balshaw Lane, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR7 5TJ.