Read
Built-up area in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.81, -2.355 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 76 34 |
Read is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, sitting in gently rolling countryside not far from Clitheroe and the towns of Burnley and Padiham. Its rural setting gives easy access to walking and countryside pursuits, and it lies within reach of the scenic Forest of Bowland and the wider Ribble Valley landscape.
The village has a strong local identity centred on community life and a heritage shaped by agriculture and the wider Lancashire industrial era; today many residents commute to nearby towns while local enterprises and events keep village life active. A notable local landmark is Read Hall, a historic country house with gardens that reflects the area’s Georgian past and now plays a role in hospitality and community events.
Postcode districts covering Read
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.1 miles
- Bradford 24.1 miles
- Preston 14.4 miles
- Oldham 21.3 miles
- Wigan 21.8 miles
- Burnley 4.5 miles
- Blackburn 6.5 miles
- Bolton 15.3 miles
- Salford 22.1 miles
- Rochdale 15.4 miles
- Halifax 20.3 miles
- Bury 15.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Ward 0.1 miles
- Simonstone Built-up area 1 mile
- Altham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Sabden Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Padiham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wiswell Parish 2 miles
- Gawthorpe Ward 2 miles
- Netherton Ward 2.1 miles
- Whalley & Painter Wood Ward 2.3 miles
- Whalley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Wiswell & Barrow Ward 2.3 miles
- Great Harwood Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Read
BB12 7PJ, BB12 7HR, BB12 7PS, BB12 7RA, BB12 7SB, BB12 7SZ, BB12 7RD, BB12 7QR, BB12 7NS … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 28.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 31.7 miles
- Hapton Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Whalley Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Read Ad
- Northcote 5 3.8 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 2.4 miles
- The Lawrence Hotel 1.6 miles
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 4.2 miles
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 3.9 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 4.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Burnley M65 Jct10 3 4.1 miles
- The Lower Buck Inn 6.1 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 3 4.1 miles
Schools in Read
- Read St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Simonstone St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crown Ground Stadium 3.1 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 5.3 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 6.8 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 7.7 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 7.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 13.9 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 15 miles
- Claughton Estate 15.3 miles
- School Stadium 15.3 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 15.5 miles