Country: | England |
Static Image Name: | St.John_the_Evangelist,_Lund._Photograph_by_Brian_Young_2011.jpg |
Static Image Caption: | St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton |
Coordinates: | 53.767°N -2.809°W |
Official Name: | Clifton |
Civil Parish: | Newton-with-Clifton |
Shire District: | Fylde |
Shire County: | Lancashire |
Region: | North West England |
Post Town: | PRESTON |
Postcode District: | PR4 |
Postcode Area: | PR |
Dial Code: | 01772 |
Os Grid Reference: | SD467303 |
Pushpin Map: | United Kingdom Borough of Fylde#United Kingdom The Fylde |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Shown within Fylde Borough##Shown within the Fylde |
Clifton is a village in the English county of Lancashire and in the district of Fylde. The village is part of the civil parish of Newton-with-Clifton. It is situated on the A583 road, approximately west of its post town, Preston, and east of Blackpool.
The village is also home to the church of St John the Evangelist, also known as Lund parish church, which is situated on Church Lane, and the Grade II listed Clifton Hall.[1]
The village once had a Post Office and still has convenience store and a number of small businesses, includinga garage.[2] Near the village is a branch of Dobbies Garden Centre[3] and a caravan and motor-home sales centre.[4]
In December 2014 radio station CliftonFM made its inaugural broadcast. Highlights included Stereo Mathematics, Church Hall v Cathedral and an organ sing along. The station no longer broadcasts.[5]
The nearest rail station is Salwick railway station, but this has only a limited service. A more comprehensive service is available from Kirkham and Wesham railway station provided by Northern.[6]
The Blackpool to Preston No 61 bus service passes through Clifton.[7] [8]