Great Harwood is a town in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, located 4.5 miles north east of Blackburn and on the cusp of the Ribble Valley. Great Harwood is the major conurbation of 3 towns - these are Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, and Rishton. There is a vibrant social and night life. Numerous pubs and clubs along with sporting facilities draw people in to socialise from surrounding areas. Great Harwood boasts many restaurants, cafes and enviable shopping. Blackburn, home to Blackburn Rovers Football Club, the area has many sporting clubs and facilities to enjoy, from tennis, archery, rugby, football and cricket. There are regular family events. It has award winning primary and secondary schools. Great Harwood has a thriving friendly town centre full of independent shops and also three major supermarkets, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons to choose from.
Great Harwood, Blackburn, England
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In the past the town had an industrial heritage with the Mercer Hall Leisure Centre on Queen Street, and the town clock, paying tribute to John Mercer, the 'father' of Great Harwood, who revolutionised the cotton dyeing process with his invention of mercerisation. Today there is a modern vibrancy with shops like Turtle Bee, Brie Mine, The Finest Fudge Co, Hodges Butchers, The Green Olive, Fresh off the Hook, the Lancashire Dog Company, Tipsy Cows and Holy Cannoli to name but a few. Great Harwood has a wonderful art scene with many exhibitions from local artists who choose to live in the area because of it’s excellent location to the Ribble Valley and surrounding countryside with breath-taking views, where there are many walking trails to enjoy. Easy access to M65 Motorway provides easy access to Preston, Bradford, Leeds and Manchester. with also rail and bus links, and stations - getting around has never been easier including access to International Airports.