Bretherton
Built-up area in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.678, -2.793 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 47 20 |
| Population: | 437 |
Bretherton is a small, rural village and civil parish in the borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. It sits amid arable farmland and country lanes, with the nearby River Douglas contributing to a quiet, pastoral character while keeping it within easy reach of larger centres such as Chorley and Preston.
Historically centred on farming and a handful of estate houses, Bretherton still shows its agricultural roots in scattered historic buildings and farmsteads. Today the village is largely residential with local community activities and a commuter element, offering a tranquil base that reflects the social rhythms of rural Lancashire.
Postcode districts covering Bretherton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Birkenhead 23 miles37.1 km
- Preston 7.6 miles12.2 km
- St. Helens 16.2 miles26 km
- Wigan 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Warrington 21.8 miles35 km
- Burnley 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Blackburn 13.6 miles22 km
- Blackpool 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Bolton 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Salford 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Southport 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Croston Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Much Hoole Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hoole Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wymott Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Hoole Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tarleton Village Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Longton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Midge Hall Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Moss Side Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Little Hoole Moss Houses Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bretherton
PR26 9AJ, PR26 9BD, PR26 9AN, PR26 9AQ, PR26 9AE, PR26 9AH, PR26 9AS, PR26 9BH, PR26 9AB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Manchester Airport 30.9 miles49.8 km
- Croston Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rufford Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Bretherton Ad
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Winckley Stays 5 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The New Talbot Hotel 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Bretherton
- Bretherton Endowed C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Dam Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Spring Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Lathom House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Deepdale Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km