Abbey Village is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Abbey Village is a small and picturesque village located in Lancashire, England, nestled on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. Known for its charming rural setting and rich history, Abbey Village offers a peaceful retreat for those who enjoy the beauty of the countryside. The village has retained much of its traditional character, with stone cottages and old mill buildings that hark back to its past as a centre for the cotton industry during the industrial revolution.
The origins of Abbey Village are closely tied to the growth of industry in the 19th century when it became a thriving mill village. The cotton mill, which once dominated the village’s economy, drew workers from surrounding areas, and the village grew rapidly to accommodate them. Although the mill closed long ago, its legacy is still visible in the architecture of the village, and it remains a key part of its heritage.
Abbey Village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with the West Pennine Moors offering plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The nearby Roddlesworth Reservoirs and woodland trails are particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts, providing scenic routes through dense forests and around tranquil waters. The area is also home to diverse wildlife, from birds of prey to deer, making it a haven for nature lovers.
Despite its rural location, Abbey Village benefits from being well connected to larger towns such as Chorley and Blackburn, and it is within easy reach of the cities of Preston and Manchester via the nearby M65 motorway. This makes the village a desirable location for commuters who seek a quiet and scenic place to live while still having access to urban amenities.
Abbey Village is not only valued for its peaceful surroundings but also for its close-knit community. The village has a strong local identity, with a village school, traditional pubs, and community events bringing residents together. It’s the perfect blend of history, nature, and community spirit, making Abbey Village a truly unique and desirable place to live in the Lancashire countryside.
Abbey Village postcode: PR6 8DF
There are great places to visit near Abbey Village including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.
Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like towns.
Abbey Village's best nearby villages can be found at Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like parks.
Waterfalls to visit near Abbey Village include Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Abbey Village's best nearby woodlands can be found at Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Abbey Village include Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
There are a number of old mines near Abbey Village including Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine.
Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin) are some of Abbey Village best ruins to visit near Abbey Village.
Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, and Hoghton Tower are some of Abbey Village best historic buildings to visit near Abbey Village.
Don't miss Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave's ancient sites if visiting the area around Abbey Village.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Abbey Village area like Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best hiking areas including Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
Abbey Village has some unmissable hills nearby like Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
There are a several good round cairns in the area around Abbey Village like Jepsons Gate Cairn.
The area around Abbey Village features a number of interesting lakes including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best bluebell woods including High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Don't miss Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine's geological features if visiting the area around Abbey Village.
Gardens to visit near Abbey Village include The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like country parks.
Abbey Village's best nearby nature reserves can be found at Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
Abbey Village is near some unmissable historic sites like Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory,
There are a number of canals near Abbey Village including Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.
The area around Abbey Village features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best museums including Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
The area around Abbey Village features a number of interesting caves including Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Limestone Pavements to visit near Abbey Village include Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
There are a several good sssis in the Abbey Village area like Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Abbey Village has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
The area around Abbey Village's best shopping centres can be found at The Concourse Shopping Centre.
Abbey Village has some unmissable cities nearby like Preston, and Lancaster.
Abbey Village is near some unmissable castles like Clitheroe Castle,
Abbey Village History
There are some historic monuments around Abbey Village:
