The club’s neighbourhood
Around the club, Walton Summit in Bamber Bridge
The club is at 267 Brindle Road, in the Walton Summit Centre on the edge of Bamber Bridge. Here are the best local places to eat well, keep active and get outdoors, from Brindle Road to Cuerden Valley and Preston. Distances are as the crow flies.
Getting to the club
Buses 113 and 124 stop on Brindle Road by Brindle Close, 2 minutes on foot from the club. Both serve Preston city centre and Chorley. Check the timetable before an early visit.
Walton Summit sits close to the M6, M61 and M65. From Bamber Bridge, follow Brindle Road east past Withy Grove Park. Ask the club where to park before your first visit.
From Station Road in Bamber Bridge, walk along Brindle Road past Withy Grove Park and the leisure centre. The club is a short walk before the Hospital Inn.
267 Brindle Road, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge PR5 6YP
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 6am to 11am
Saturday, from 7am to 12:30pm
Closed on Sunday
Fresh food and local producers
Fresh produce within a few miles, to follow your coach’s advice every day.
Mercer’s Traditional Meats
Traditional butcher that buys direct from local farms.
Holme Farm Dairies
Dairy farm shop with fresh milk and local produce, in a barn at the dairy. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am.
Spout House Farm Shop
Family farm shop since 2003, selling its own home reared beef. Open Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.
Preston Market
Market Hall with local meat, fish, vegetables and dairy. The outdoor market trades on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Keep active near the club
Your nutrition plan is built at the club. For exercise, here are the best places nearby.
Boulder UK Preston
Bouldering centre with over 150 problems, a training area and taster sessions for beginners.
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
Leisure pool, gym and group fitness classes, a few minutes from the club.
South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre
Indoor tennis courts, a large gym and outdoor 5-a-side pitches.
Preston parkrun
Free timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, for runners and walkers.
Walks and green spaces
Parkland, woodland and lakes, a short trip from Brindle Road.
Withy Grove Park
Largest green space in Bamber Bridge, with a Green Flag Award, a playground and sports pitches.
Cuerden Valley Park
650 acres along the River Lostock, owned and run by the Cuerden Valley Park Trust, a charity.
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Lancashire Wildlife Trust reserve on a former quarry, with lakes, woodland and riverside trails. Entry is free, parking is paid.
Avenham Park
Listed historic park next to Miller Park, where Preston parkrun takes place.
Eating out well
Well rated tables with seasonal and local food, for a treat that stays balanced.
Boars Head, Hoghton
16th century village pub near Hoghton Tower, serving locally produced and seasonal food.
Royal Oak, Riley Green
Cosy traditional pub, with food freshly prepared from local suppliers’ produce.
Aven
Intimate fine dining restaurant. Seasonal tasting menus built on Lancashire suppliers and foraged ingredients.
Useful information
The local library, the borough council and visitor information for Preston.
Bamber Bridge Library
Books, information and advice in a community space. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 0300 123 6703.
Preston Visitor Information Point
Help with things to do, places to eat and days out around Preston. 01772 906900.
South Ribble Borough Council
Borough council for Bamber Bridge. Its parks team looks after Withy Grove Park.