| England still has places such as Much Hoole where | | | | Bretherton. There are the remains of a medieval |
| people can enjoy a proper English village life while | | | | moat and settlement by the Town Lane. The village |
| working in a nearby town. Much Hoole is located on | | | | retains the village feel for the moment although it has |
| the A59 between Preston and Southport and it was | | | | become more developed. |
| in Much Hoole in 1639 that the astronomer Jeremiah | | | | Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Much Hoole can |
| Horrocks first observed the Transit of Venus. | | | | offer a quality of lifestyle that appeals to those who |
| Today Much Hoole has a primary school, a village hall, | | | | prefer a village or country life as well as those who |
| tennis courts, a bowling green, riding stables, an | | | | would like to access the best of both worlds. |
| Indian restaurant, an Italian restaurant and a tapas | | | | Riding stables in the surrounding areas are plentiful for |
| bar. In 2006 a small shopping and business part was | | | | those who enjoy an equestrian lifestyle. In the village |
| developed and there are also quite a few new | | | | itself, there is the diversity of the smattering of the |
| housing developments being built in the village. The | | | | restaurants and pubs and the choice widens as one |
| village has two pubs. | | | | travels to the neighbouring villages as well as the |
| Much Hoole is close to Preston which is a vibrant, | | | | towns of Preston and Southport. Much Hoole is a |
| medium city with plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, | | | | place where one can avoid the rat race of modern |
| museums and galleries. It is also close to Southport | | | | living if one so wishes. |
| which plays host to varied events including a beer | | | | If you are considering escaping the stress of city |
| festival where one can sample over 70 different | | | | living, this village is a healthy option for those who |
| types of beer. Southport which lies on the Irish sea | | | | feel the need to slow right down. It is ideally located |
| coast of North West England, is known also for the | | | | close enough to two interesting towns to ensure |
| Southport Airshow as well as the Southport Flower | | | | that urges to soak up city life from time to time can |
| Show. | | | | be dealt with easily, then afterwards one can melt |
| The village of Much Hoole has a river to the west of | | | | back gently into a peaceful existence. Check online to |
| it, the River Douglas, as well as neighbouring villages | | | | see property for sale in Much Hoole. |
| such as Little Hoole, Longtom, Walmer Bridge and | | | | |