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 miles5.8 km
- St. Helens 24.9 miles40 km
- Wigan 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Burnley 15.5 miles25 km
- Blackburn 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Blackpool 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bolton 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Rochdale 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Southport 19.3 miles31 km
- Bury 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Morecambe 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Lancaster 18.3 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Grimsargh Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Haighton Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Ribbleton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Alston & Hothersall Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Longridge Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Preston Rural East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brookfield Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whittingham Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Goosnargh Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Garrison Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hothersall Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Samlesbury Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Grimsargh
PR2 5JG, PR2 5LS, PR2 5LE, PR2 5JS, PR2 5LT, PR2 5TR, PR2 5BS, PR2 5DN, PR2 5LZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 33.6 miles54 km
- Manchester Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Preston Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bamber Bridge Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Grimsargh Ad
- Winckley Stays 5 4.4 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Preston 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 4.4 miles7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Northcote 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
Schools in Grimsargh
- Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Deepdale Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Claughton Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles11 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 14.3 miles23 km
- Lancaster University University 15.7 miles25.3 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km