Colne
Welcome to your new home in the lush rolling hills of the north Pennines. Colne was once a traditional Lancashire mill town with the special landscapes and landmarks of industries past - is now a magnet for foodies looking for delicious and unique produce, heritage vegetables and delicious delicacies in the delis, cafes and pubs. It hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Colne Grand Prix, the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, and the Pendle Beer Festival.
New Homes in Colne
Living in Colne
Artisan bakers to superstores
You can shop locally in the town centre, with artisan bakers, exotic delis, butchers and even an old-fashioned sweet shop, all close to your new house. It has a good variety of mainstream, convenience stores and almost every national supermarket. From your new home, Colne will leave you spoilt for choice!
Great schools on the doorstep
It has a great selection of six primary schools in the town and a further three in the local area. For secondary-age pupils, there are three high schools: Primet Academy, Park High School and the FisherMore RC High School. If you're looking for further education, Nelson and Colne College of Further Education has post-16 education as well as AS-levels, A-levels, BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications.
The middle of Bronte country
You can aim high, with local high spots including Boulsworth Hill, Noyna Hill and the famous (or infamous) Pendle Hill. You are a stone’s throw from Bronte Country with the world-famous village of Haworth just 11 miles away. A little further afield, beyond Skipton, you can head right off the beaten track into the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Great walking, biking and climbing are on your doorstep when you buy a new house in Colne.
Road links close by
The M65 starts life on the western edge of town, creating an easy link to the larger towns of Accrington (13 miles) and Blackburn (28 miles). It continues till it joins the M6 below Preston, approximately 30 miles away. You are close to the A682 which is an alternative route into Nelson (2.5 miles) and Burnley (6 miles) and heads north to Gisburn (9 miles) where it joins the A59 Preston to York road. You are close to the A56 which links with Skipton (13 miles), over the border in North Yorkshire. The railway station is at the end of the East Lancashire railway line, with services that link to Blackpool (2 hours), Preston (1 hour 15), Blackburn (48 minutes) and Burnley (29 minutes). There are frequent bus services to Burnley.