Calder
Ward in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.903, -2.736 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 51 45 |
| Dialling code: | 01995 (Garstang) |
Calder is a largely rural ward in the borough of Wyre in north‑west Lancashire, centred on the steep, wooded valley of the River Calder and the compact mill village of Calder Vale. The landscape mixes small farms, patches of ancient woodland and former mill buildings, and it sits close to the rolling hills of the Forest of Bowland, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter base away from the coast.
Historically the area grew up around cotton milling and the waterpower supplied by the river, and traces of that industrial heritage remain in converted mills and tightly knit village streets; today the local economy is a mix of agriculture, small businesses and commuters travelling to centres such as Preston and Lancaster. Community life is strong, with village halls, local pubs and conservation groups active in maintaining the character of the area while encouraging modest tourism and outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Calder
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 9 miles14.5 km
- Burnley 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Blackburn 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Blackpool 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Bolton 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Southport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Morecambe 12.4 miles20 km
- Lancaster 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Skelmersdale 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Leyland 14.3 miles23 km
- Accrington 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 0 miles0 km
- Bonds Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Claughton Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bowgreave Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Garstang Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Catterall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cabus Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wyresdale Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bleasdale Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Brock with Catterall Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kirkland Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Nateby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Calder
PR3 1QP, PR3 1SR, PR3 1SS, PR3 1QU, PR3 1TF, PR3 1DG, PR3 1TD, PR3 1GX, PR3 1GA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 39.6 miles63.7 km
- Manchester Airport 42.4 miles68.2 km
- Salwick Station 9 miles14.5 km
- Kirkham and Wesham Railway Station 10 miles16 km
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Schools in Calder
- Calder Vale St John C of E Primary School Primary
- Garstang Community Academy Secondary
- St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Primary
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Claughton Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Lancaster University University 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Deepdale Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 14.7 miles23.7 km