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.
There are a several good towns in the Abbey Village area like Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
There are a number of villages near Abbey Village including Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
There are a number of parks near Abbey Village including Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best waterfalls including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
There are a several good woodlands in the Abbey Village area like Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth are some of Abbey Village best rivers and streams to visit near Abbey Village.
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 are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like old mines.
Abbey Village's best nearby ruins can be found at Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Abbey Village's best nearby historic buildings can be found at 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.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best ancient sites including 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.
Abbey Village's best nearby historic monuments can be found at 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.
Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick are some of Abbey Village best hills to visit near Abbey Village.
The area close to Abbey Village boasts some of the best round cairns including Jepsons Gate Cairn.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best lakes including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods are some of Abbey Village best bluebell woods to visit near Abbey Village.
Abbey Village's best nearby geological features can be found at Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine.
Gardens to visit near Abbey Village include The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best country parks including Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
The area around Abbey Village boasts some of the best nature reserves including Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
The area around Abbey Village's best historic sites can be found at Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
Abbey Village has some unmissable canals nearby like 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.
Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like roman sites.
Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston are great places to visit near Abbey Village if you like museums.
There are a several good caves in the Abbey Village area like Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Abbey Village is near some unmissable limestone pavements like Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement,
Don't miss Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors's sssis if visiting the area around Abbey Village.
Abbey Village has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
The area close to Abbey Village boasts some of the best shopping centres including The Concourse Shopping Centre.
There are a several good cities in the Abbey Village area like Preston, and Lancaster.
The area close to Abbey Village boasts some of the best castles including Clitheroe Castle.
Abbey Village History
There are some historic monuments around Abbey Village:
