Middleforth Green

Settlement in Lancashire South Ribble

England

Middleforth Green

A6 London Way, northbound Credit: Colin Pyle

Middleforth Green is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the city of Preston, Middleforth Green falls within the administrative boundaries of South Ribble Borough Council. The village is set amidst picturesque countryside, surrounded by green fields and farmland, providing residents with a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Despite its rural charm, Middleforth Green benefits from its close proximity to the amenities and services offered by the nearby city of Preston. The village itself is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. The community is tight-knit, fostering a strong sense of belonging among its residents.

Middleforth Green is well-connected to the rest of Lancashire and beyond, with convenient transport links. The M6 motorway is easily accessible, allowing for easy travel to Manchester and Liverpool. Additionally, Preston Railway Station provides regular services to major cities in the UK.

The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. Nearby, residents can enjoy recreational activities at several parks and green spaces, perfect for leisurely walks or picnics.

Overall, Middleforth Green offers a peaceful and friendly environment, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

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Middleforth Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.74186/-2.710305 or Grid Reference SD5327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A6 London Way, northbound

Colin Pyle

Preston Station

Preston features some elaborate decorative ironwork.

Anne Burgess

Fishergate, Preston

Fishergate is a shopping street in the centre of Preston. Signs indicate that the road is closed to traffic, other than buses, taxis and bicycles.

Malc McDonald

Winckley Street, Preston

Winckley Street in the centre of Preston.

Malc McDonald

Fishergate, Preston

Fishergate is a shopping street in the centre of Preston. The street is part-pedestrianised, although buses, taxis and cyclists are still permitted to use it.

Malc McDonald

Preston railway station

The station approach and main station building at Preston railway station.

Malc McDonald

Fishergate, Preston

A view of Fishergate, in Preston.

Malc McDonald

The Station pub, Preston

The Station pub in Preston. As its name suggests, the pub is located next to Preston's railway station.

Malc McDonald

Houses in Preston

Euston Street to the left, Fitzroy Street to the right, with the ends of terraces to the right.

M J Richardson

Hartington Road

With Northcote Road joining from the left. An area of terraced housing dating from the mid-1800s. The nearest house, with post box, was a corner shop [Google Street View imagery, 2014]. The Northcote Road wall has the remains of a 'Gold Flake cigarettes' advertisement - see SD5229 : GOLD FLAKE CIGARETTES.

M J Richardson

GOLD FLAKE CIGARETTES

Legacy advertising, on the Northcote Road end of a Hartington Road terrace house that was once a corner shop SD5229 : Hartington Road.

M J Richardson

Access to the bins

In this area of terraced houses the narrow back lanes between each pair of parallel terraces are gated, presumably for security.

M J Richardson

Waterstones, Fishergate, Preston

A Grade II building, 6 Fishergate, built in 1859, and now a bookshop. The upper floors were refaced in 1915. Link

M J Richardson

Stagecoach to Southport

Fishergate, a long, straight shopping street that has been nicely pedestrianised in central Preston. Many of the buildings date back to the mid-late 19th Century.

M J Richardson

Mount Street, Preston

A narrow one-way street from here; looking north from its junction with Fishergate,

M J Richardson

Brucciani - Grand Cafe - interior

An old-fashioned cafe with beautiful decor in the heart of Preston, established in 1932, and great for coffee, brunch etc.

M J Richardson

Brucciani - Grand Cafe

An old-fashioned cafe with beautiful decor in the heart of Preston, established in 1932, and great for coffee, brunch etc. Near the western end of Fishergate.

M J Richardson