Billington
Built-up area in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.816, -2.42 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 72 35 |
| Population: | 1,458 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Billington is a small village in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, sitting amid rolling countryside close to the edges of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It enjoys pleasant rural views and a mix of stone-built houses and farms, while being within easy reach of the market town of Clitheroe and the larger centres of Blackburn and Preston.
Historically the settlement has agricultural roots and the surrounding landscape still reflects that heritage, though many residents now commute to nearby towns for work. The village retains a strong community feel with local groups and events, and its quiet, well-preserved character makes it attractive to walkers and those seeking a peaceful base in the Ribble Valley.
Postcode districts covering Billington
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 11.9 miles
- Oldham 23.1 miles
- Wigan 20.9 miles
- Burnley 7.2 miles
- Blackburn 5 miles
- Blackpool 24.2 miles
- Bolton 15.5 miles
- Salford 23.1 miles
- Rochdale 17.2 miles
- Halifax 23 miles
- Bury 16.4 miles
- Morecambe 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 0.6 miles
- Whalley Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Billington and Langho Parish 0.9 miles
- Nethertown Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Whalley Nethertown Ward 0.9 miles
- Billington & Langho Ward 1 mile
- Brockhall & Dinckley Ward 1.4 miles
- Langho Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Old Langho Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Overton Ward 1.5 miles
- Barrow Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Wiswell Parish 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Billington
BB7 9HY, BB7 9LZ, BB7 9TS, BB7 9WG, BB7 9NS, BB7 9NP, BB7 9NN, BB7 9LX, BB7 9NQ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 32.5 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Langho Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Billington Ad
- Foxfields Country Hotel 3 0.6 miles
- The Red Pump Inn 5 miles
- The Swan Hotel 4 0.7 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel, Ribble Valley 4 1 mile
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa 4 3.6 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Northcote 5 1.2 miles
- Shireburn Arms Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- OYO Castle Hotel, Accrington 3 4.7 miles
Schools in Billington
- St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 4.1 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 5.3 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.3 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 8 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 11.4 miles
- Claughton Estate 12.6 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 13.5 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 14.6 miles
- School Stadium 16.2 miles