Brierfield is approximately 3 miles from Nelson, the major town in Pendle and approximately 28 miles from Manchester.

Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne is an award-winning swimming pool and comprehensive dry sports complex. Facilities include: modern design six-lane, 25-metre main pool with deep and shallow ends, children's learner pool, multipurpose sports hall, children's party room, floodlit all-weather pitch (football pitch size), health suite, retail sports shop, poolside diner and fully licensed bar.

Brierfield is also ideally situated for access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Haworth, Blackpool and North Wales.

In addition to the town centre shopping areas in Pendle and the open market, a special feature well known throughout the North of England, are the numerous mill shops and factory outlets, offering a vast array of branded goods at well below retail prices. Many factory outlets both manufacture and sell from their own shops on site, items ranging from textiles, craft and sewing supplies, hand made chocolates, furniture, china and household goods, not to mention the huge selection of designer clothing available at local mill shops.

For details of what’s on contact:
Pendle Tourist Information Centre 01282 661701/666704

For information about schools and pre-school facilities in your area contact:
Lancashire County Council 01772 254868 or visit www.lancashire.gov.uk

The Cyber Café at 1 Colne Rd in Brierfield is also a very useful local resource.

Pendle View Medical Centre
Arthur Street
Brierfield
Nelson
BB9 5RZ

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