Grimsargh
Parish in Preston, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.801, -2.628 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 58 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01772 (Preston) |
Grimsargh is a compact rural parish on the outskirts of the city of Preston in Lancashire, England. Surrounded by farmland and small woodlands, it keeps a distinctly village character while remaining within easy commuting distance of the city.
Historically the community grew from agricultural roots and carries reminders of 19th‑century transport and local industry, while the place name points to Old Norse/Old English origins. Today Grimsargh balances a quiet, community‑focused social life - with a village church, pub and hall at its heart - alongside small local businesses and residents who travel into nearby towns for work.
Postcode districts covering Grimsargh
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 3.6 miles
- St. Helens 24.9 miles
- Wigan 17.8 miles
- Burnley 15.5 miles
- Blackburn 6.6 miles
- Blackpool 15.8 miles
- Bolton 16.4 miles
- Rochdale 22.6 miles
- Southport 19.3 miles
- Bury 19.8 miles
- Morecambe 20.6 miles
- Lancaster 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grimsargh Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Haighton Parish 1.3 miles
- Ribbleton Ward 1.8 miles
- Alston & Hothersall Ward 1.8 miles
- Longridge Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Preston Rural East Ward 2.1 miles
- Brookfield Ward 2.2 miles
- Whittingham Parish 2.2 miles
- Goosnargh Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Garrison Ward 2.6 miles
- Hothersall Parish 2.7 miles
- Samlesbury Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Grimsargh
PR2 5UA, PR2 5DN, PR2 5JW, PR2 5HU, PR2 5HY, PR2 5BJ, PR2 5DR, PR2 5LJ, PR2 5JT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 33.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 34.1 miles
- Preston Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Grimsargh Ad
- Northcote 5 7.4 miles
- Winckley Square Residences 5 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.9 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 3.8 miles
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 3.7 miles
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 5.8 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 5.1 miles
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 6.7 miles
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 7 miles
Schools in Grimsargh
- Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.7 miles
- Claughton Estate 5.8 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.5 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 9 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.8 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 14.3 miles
- Lancaster University University 15.7 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 15.7 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 15.7 miles