New Homes in Longridge

Live the life

Located in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, just a short drive from Preston and close to the Forest of Bowland, Longridge is a thriving town offering rural living within easy reach of towns and cities. Whether you’re exploring the countryside, playing golf or enjoying an afternoon of retail therapy, there’s no shortage of entertainment for the whole family close to your new home in Longridge.

Things to see and do

If you love getting out in the great outdoors, there are lots of green spaces close to your new home in Longridge. You can practice your swing at Longridge Golf Course or Preston Golf Club, spot wildlife at Brockholes Nature Reserve, go walking through the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or take the kids to Bowland Wild Boar Park, all just a short drive away from the town.

For families moving to the area, there are plenty of kid-friendly attractions to keep the little ones entertained including Withy Grove Park, Energi Trampoline Park, Turbary Woods and Ribble Steam Railway, while other places of interest nearby include Chorley Equestrian Centre, Silver Blades Blackburn and Samlesbury Hall.

Shopping centres nearby include St George’s and Deepdale in Preston, and The Mall in Blackburn, so there’s plenty of choice if you’re in the mood for some retail therapy.

Education

If you’re moving to Longridge with school-age children, some of the best schools in the area include Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College, both rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

For older children who want to study for a degree without going too far from home, universities nearby include the University of Central Lancashire in Preston and Blackburn University Centre.

Getting to Longridge

Longridge is located close to the M6, providing quick routes north and south. Travelling by car the town is 25 minutes from both Preston and Blackburn, while the journey from Lancaster takes just 40 minutes depending on traffic.

If you’re travelling to Longridge from Manchester, the drive takes just under one hour by car via the M6. The best way to get to and from London is by train to Preston, with a journey time of just two hours 25 minutes from Euston.

When you want to go on holiday, Manchester Airport is only a 55 minute drive away, while Leeds Bradford Airport can be reached in around one hour 15 minutes.