Catherine’s guidebook to Croston
Village Life
As a finalist in Britain in Bloom Croston is just stunning and a lovely place to visit. The local people are very friendly, the village scenery is stunning and there are are plenty of places to eat and drink. Croston is simply a great base for a short break or holiday.
In the village we have 4 different pubs each one with its own atmosphere and menu selection.
The Black Horse run by Andrew and Tracey serves traditional English food and numerous cask ales, it has wooden booths at the rear which overlook a bowling green, it also shows major sports on tv and runs quizzes regularly.
The Wheatsheaf is the village outdoor hub, Jon serves a great menu and a wide choice of drinks including an extensive Gin range.
The Nelson is a good place to drink and watch live music at weekends.
There's also the Panshi our village Indian Restaurant also does takeaway and Croston Fish and Chip Shop which is famous in the local area.
Croston Sports Club has a great menu too with Burgers and Chicken Wings to die for. You can mix with the locals while having a pint and watching Cricket on the pitch behind.
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Croston
As a finalist in Britain in Bloom Croston is just stunning and a lovely place to visit. The local people are very friendly, the village scenery is stunning and there are are plenty of places to eat and drink. Croston is simply a great base for a short break or holiday.
In the village we have 4 different pubs each one with its own atmosphere and menu selection.
The Black Horse run by Andrew and Tracey serves traditional English food and numerous cask ales, it has wooden booths at the rear which overlook a bowling green, it also shows major sports on tv and runs quizzes regularly.
The Wheatsheaf is the village outdoor hub, Jon serves a great menu and a wide choice of drinks including an extensive Gin range.
The Nelson is a good place to drink and watch live music at weekends.
There's also the Panshi our village Indian Restaurant also does takeaway and Croston Fish and Chip Shop which is famous in the local area.
Croston Sports Club has a great menu too with Burgers and Chicken Wings to die for. You can mix with the locals while having a pint and watching Cricket on the pitch behind.
Neighbourhoods
If you bring a cycle you can cross the moss on your bikes to Cedar Farm and Gallery. Cedar Farm offers a choice of shops and food outlets. Roasted coffee and cakes are the order of the day where you can sit in the courtyard and sip your latte. The first Saturday in every month there is a craft market and they also have vintage and food fairs too.
Mawdesley
If you bring a cycle you can cross the moss on your bikes to Cedar Farm and Gallery. Cedar Farm offers a choice of shops and food outlets. Roasted coffee and cakes are the order of the day where you can sit in the courtyard and sip your latte. The first Saturday in every month there is a craft market and they also have vintage and food fairs too.
City/town information
Liverpool
Bowness-on-Windermere
Manchester
Sightseeing
Only 14 miles from Croston the pier at Southport is great for a stroll. The beach has miles and miles of sand to wander along.
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Playa Southport
Only 14 miles from Croston the pier at Southport is great for a stroll. The beach has miles and miles of sand to wander along.
Blackpool is a great destination for fun and entertainment. Only 25 miles from Croston it will take you 45minutes by car or train. There is Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 3 piers and lots of bars and clubs.
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Blackpool
Blackpool is a great destination for fun and entertainment. Only 25 miles from Croston it will take you 45minutes by car or train. There is Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 3 piers and lots of bars and clubs.