New Homes in Tarleton

Live the life

Located in Lancashire, just a short drive away from Preston and Southport, the village of Tarleton offers rural living within easy reach of town centre amenities and family-friendly attractions. Whether you’re spotting wildlife in country parks, enjoying a day at the seaside or taking a trip to the city, there’s a huge range of things to do close to your new home in Tarleton.

Things to see and do

If you have children, Tarleton is close to the West Lancashire Light Railway, which is popular with kids of all ages. WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Windmill Animal Farm are both nearby, while Blackpool Pleasure Beach is close enough for day trips.

For a breath of fresh air you can explore Turbary Woods, go bird watching at Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve or walk along the sands at Ainsdale Beach. The Forest of Bowland is also nearby, ideal for weekend walks with the family.

When you’re in the mood for a spot of retail therapy, you can go shopping at Liverpool ONE, take a trip to the intu Trafford Centre or stay local with a visit to St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston. Other places of interest close to Tarleton include Churchtown Botanic Gardens, Worden Park and Lytham St Annes Beach.

Education

For families moving to the area with young children, ‘outstanding’ schools in the area include Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Trinity and St Michael's VA Primary School and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy. The Kingsfold Christian School is independent, while you can study for a degree at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.

Getting to Tarleton

Tarleton is well-connected by road, with the drive from both Preston and Southport taking around 20 minutes depending on traffic. The village is 45 minutes from Blackpool, 50 minutes from Liverpool and one hour from Manchester, so there’s lots of choice if you’re planning on commuting for work.

For journeys further afield, Tarleton is a four hour 20 minute drive from London via the M40 and M6, while the train from nearby Preston takes just two hours 15 minutes to reach Euston.

When it’s holiday time, Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are both around 55 minutes from Tarleton by car, so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to your next overseas adventure.