Croston
in Lancashire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.662 and -2.775 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 39' 43" and W -2° 46' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:52 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 4:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Croston

Croston in Lancashire (England) with it's 2,917 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 186 mi (or 299 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Croston is now 11:52 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Croston, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Blackpool International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Preston, Freckleton, Warton, Chorley and Wigan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Rufford Arms Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
380 Liverpool Road
L40 1SQ Ormskirk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Park Hall Preston

Address
3,7 mi
Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard
PR7 5LP Chorley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Park Hall Village

Address
3,8 mi
Charnock Richard,Park Hall Road
PR7 5LP Charnock Richard,Chorley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

HUMAN DANCER - Alan Birchall - CBA 2010

Published: February 06, 2010
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: joel567

Alan Birchall est la grande découverte des Crystal Boot Awards 2010. La danse Human Dancer a recu l'Award Dance Intermediate. Decouvrez cette danse (Linedance Sociale) qui est un super succès.


Property Tour Liverpool Road, L40 1SB (72438)

Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 31:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Farrell Heyworth

Detached Property Set in the Desirable Rufford Village Three Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Utility Room & Former Police Office http://www.farrellheyworth.co.uk/Proper...


Bretherton, St John The Baptist,Part I,'Looking for Zara's Paternal Ancestors,by Sheila, April 2014

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 40:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: semw52

Within Zara's Paternal family tree there is a strong connection to Bretherton with surnames Hodge(s),Hough, Baxendale, Rigby, Critchley, Worthington, Higham and others. Just down the road within...


Bretherton St Peter & St Paul, 'Graves' by Sheila, PART III, April 2014

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 37:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: semw52

Description.


Kestrels of 2009

Published: July 04, 2009
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thomas Fazakerley

Another four Kestrels that have been bred successfully this year 2009, there has been a further 21 fledglings bred from the same nest box in the past five years. www.fazaktom.webs.com.


Bretherton, 'St John The Baptist --Looking for Zara's Paternel Ancestors', Aprol 2014

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 32:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: semw52

Description.


Bank hall stages crash

Published: December 19, 2008
Length: 41:45 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: danstephenson123

Mole's Cinquecento stuck in bush on bank hall stages so big mick hague's maverick comes to the rescue but the fat tow rope snapped.


La Mortelle

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 13:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Maria Lobker

Voor een bezoek aan deze tuin moet u wel iets voor over hebben....Eerst naar Napels per bus en dan met de bus op de veerboot naar het eiland Ischia ....... Eenmaal daar aangekomen wijst er...


England Lancashire Rufford

Published: January 08, 2010
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TheMelje

winter on the canal in ruford lancashire for jeff and helen.


2015 02 23 10 11 58

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 00:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Bolton

Launching a narrow boat in windy conditions.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Croston railway station

Croston railway station serves the small village of Croston, near Chorley in Lancashire, England, the station is on the Ormskirk branch line. This line was cut back with the railway restructuring of the 1960s and 1970s, and only a single DMU operates over the line, shuttling from end to end to provide a train approximately every ninety minutes each way on weekdays (there being no Sunday service).

Located at 53.668, -2.778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Chorley, Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations

Rufford railway station

Rufford railway station, opened on 2 April 1849, serves the village of Rufford in Lancashire, England. The station is (9½ miles) south west of Preston on the Preston-Ormskirk branch service. The line was formerly the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, which was quickly merged into the East Lancashire Railway on 3 August 1846 into the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. The level crossing brings Rufford to a halt as the line runs across the B5246, the aptly named "Station Road".

Located at 53.635, -2.807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in West Lancashire, Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations

River Lostock

The River Lostock is a river in Lancashire, England. The source of the Lostock is at the confluence of Slack Brook and Whave's Brook at the entrance to Miller Wood near Withnell Fold. Slack Brook drains an area around Brindle, having its source close to Thorpe Green just outside the village, whereas Whave's Brook rises near Brimmicroft and runs southwards, almost parallel to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal by Ollerton Fold.

Located at 53.6628, -2.7938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Lancashire

Bank Hall

Bank Hall is a Jacobean mansion in Bretherton, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. The hall was built on the site of an older house in 1608 by the Banastres who were lords of the manor. The hall was extended during the 18th and 19th centuries. Extensions were built for George Anthony Legh Keck in 1832–1833, to the design of architect George Webster. Legh Keck died in 1860 and the estates passed to Thomas Powys, 3rd Baron Lilford.

Located at 53.675, -2.815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bank Hall, Buildings and structures in Chorley, Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire, Grade II* listed houses, Country houses in Lancashire, Unused buildings in the United Kingdom, Houses completed in 1832, Buildings on the Buildings at Risk Register, Manor houses in England, Jacobean architecture in the United Kingdom

HM Prison Wymott

HM Prison Wymott Category C men's prison, located in the village of Ulnes Walton, in Lancashire, England. Wymott is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service, and is situated next to HMP Garth.

Located at 53.6784, -2.7502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category C prisons in England, Prisons in Lancashire, 1979 establishments in England, Buildings and structures in Chorley

HM Prison Garth

HM Prison Garth is a Category B men's prison, located in the village of Ulnes Walton, in Lancashire, England. Garth is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service, and is situated next to HMP Wymott.

Located at 53.6804, -2.7582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Lancashire, Category B prisons in England, 1988 establishments in England, Buildings and structures in Chorley

St John the Baptist's Church, Bretherton

St John the Baptist's Church, Bretherton, is in the village of Bretherton, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Chorley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St Michael and All Angels, Croston. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. It was a Commissioners' church, having received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission.

Located at 53.6777, -2.7951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Religious buildings completed in 1909, 19th-century church buildings, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, Diocese of Blackburn, Edmund Sharpe buildings, Austin and Paley buildings, Commissioners' churches, Buildings and structures in Chorley, Places of worship destroyed by arson, Buildings and structures in the United Kingdom destroyed by arson

St Peter's Church, Mawdesley

St Peter's Church, Mawdesley, is located in Church Lane in the village of Mawdesley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Chorley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.

Located at 53.6236, -2.7732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Religious buildings completed in 1840, 18th-century Church of England church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1879, Diocese of Blackburn, Edmund Sharpe buildings, Buildings and structures in Chorley

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