Euxton (pronounced Exton) has no real center or focal point, it is excellently located for commuting with quick access to the motorway network, there are regular buses operated by both Ribble and Fishwicks, there is also a railway station operated by LCC and First North Western. Euxton is most likely known for the ammunitions factory (ROF) which was found here (which has now become Buckshaw Village)

The Fishwicks website has time tables of all their bus services. And general route planner for the region can be found at ukbus

The property in Euxton is varied, from 18th Century cottages originally built for the workers of the many mills, the cottages built for the gate keepers of the Anderton family (who lived at Euxton Hall) To the more modern housing estates, such as the new developments near the ROF factory. There are also many bungalows available in the area.

Euxton has everything that you could possible want, several pubs, and Italian Restaurant (Papa Lugis) Several takeaways, Spar, Bakery, Library, B&B, health centre..everything. If you do need to get anywhere- it couldn't be easier.

Euxton meaning "Farmstead of a man called Aefic". In early times Euxton was forest like, with gentle undulating hills and meandering rivers. Euxton came into existence due to it's excellent position. It was found along a major North South pack road during the Middle Ages (currently Wigan Road), and also an Important Roman highway running from Wigan to Walton-le-dale.

The oldest building in the area is the Parish church St Marys (main photo) and was constructed in the 14th century

Euxton had a very lively milling industry, with evidence still viable along the River Yarrow. Mills included, bobbin, corn, and is even said to have one of the earliest paper mills (1616). One of the spinning mills (Pinock) is now XEFLEX.