Directions
Lilibet Gardens is tucked in the periphery of Westhoughton, just off The Fairways. Market Street is a four-minute walk away for local shopping and dining options, and the homes are close to public transport links.
As well as being near the hub of the town centre, the development borders rural farmland with a choice of countryside walks and outdoor leisure facilities to breathe in the natural surroundings.
The roads and public transport links make commuting to Bolton, Manchester, and Liverpool simple and viable.
This development falls under the administration of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.Leisure
Lilibet Gardens benefits from rich rural surroundings. Farmland is on the doorstep for countryside walks, with more purposed outdoor leisure at Westhoughton Central Park. Westhoughton Golf Club is half a mile away, with two additional courses within a 13-minute drive.
The historic industrial town centre of Westhoughton is a short walk away from the development, and benefits from a community leisure centre with sports facilities, a public library, a pottery studio, and a market. AirVault Inflatable and Trampoline Park is a seven-minute drive away providing a varied day out for young families.
Bolton is five miles from Westhoughton and is a resurgent market town with plenty keeping the streets bustling. The town hosts respected museums, a cinema and a collection of theatres, plus popular events and festivals all year round.Transport
The development is well served by local bus routes. Westhoughton Police Station bus stop is a three-minute walk away with regular journeys to Bolton taking 31 minutes. The Welland bus stop is a minute further away with destinations including Ashton-in-Makerfield, Leigh, and Wigan, the latter taking 43 minutes.
Westhoughton train station is a short drive away providing northern rail travel to Southport and Stalybridge, as well as 27-minute journeys to Manchester Oxford Road. Bolton train station offers a wider range of regional destinations - as well as Transpennine Express journeys to Glasgow and Edinburgh - while Manchester supplies comprehensive nationwide travel.
Lilibet Gardens is a minute's drive from the A58, reaching Junction 5 of the M61 in six minutes. From here, it is four miles to Bolton, and 14 miles to Manchester.
Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are a 36- and 52-minute drive away, respectively. Between them, they offer destinations and connections worldwide.Education
Westhoughton is well supplied with schools for children of all ages. St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School is just a few minutes' walk from the development, having been on the same site since 1860. Other primaries include Washacre Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School, both under five minutes' drive away.
For those of secondary school age, Westhoughton High School is a 14-minute walk away, or four-minute bike ride, and is a school firmly integrated with the local community. Additionally, Outwood Academy Hindley is less than three miles away and commutable in under half an hour via public transport.
For those interested in pursuing higher education, Wigan and Leigh College is a 27-minute drive away, offering an excellent array of vocational courses. Bolton, Manchester, and Liverpool all offer well-respected universities with a wide selection of degrees, all within a commutable distance.Shopping
Everyday essentials and social gatherings are well catered for locally at Lilibet Gardens.
Market Street is nearby to the development, offering residents easy access to the lively restaurant scene in Westhoughton. A variety of cuisines can be found among the independent vendors in the town centre, along with a selection of pubs, bars, and caf?s.
Market Street is also home to retailers, a post office, and - aptly - a vibrant market benefitting from recent refurbishments.
Lilibet Gardens is well served by supermarkets with a choice of popular names and independent grocers no more than five minutes' drive away.
For more specific purchases, retail parks and shopping centres can be found in the surrounding towns of Leigh, Wigan, and Bolton, while Manchester offers some of the country's finest shopping and dining.
