Villages · North West England
Westhead
In or near Bickerstaffe.
Westhead — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ormskirk · 2.6 km
About
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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westhead is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 795. This small community offers a quiet rural setting, typical of the region. Its modest size and local amenities reflect the character of many villages in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5629, -2.8436
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- West Lancashire, unparished area
- Postcode
- L40 6LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Population
- 795
- Nearest railway station
- Ormskirk — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634392 (CC BY 4.0)
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Squirrel Sculpture
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Owl Sculpture
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Where to eat & stay near Westhead
Places to stay
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Abbey Farm Holiday Park
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Hidden Corner Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westhead?
- Westhead is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 6LP), in the parish of West Lancashire, unparished area.
- What is Westhead?
- Westhead — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Westhead?
- The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 6LP.
- Is Westhead a protected site?
- Yes — Westhead is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Westhead?
- The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 6LP.