Welcome to Galgate

For many, Galgate is a village on the A6 that many of us pass through.  At first sight, it feels a little industrial as you travel under the railway bridge.  The A6 has a couple of garages that dominate the landscape.  However, look behind the A6 and the landscape changes significantly.

The A6 effectively splits Galgate in 1/2.   To one side is Chapel Street,  Galgate Mill, the primary school and 2 relatively new housing developments.   Chapel Street is one of the oldest parts of this village - the Duke of Westminister used to own a number of the cottages on this street which housed some of his workers. 

To the other, there is the estate which was built post-war and a wide range of bungalows.   Both areas are surrounded by countryside.  Ask a local as to which side is best to live,  and they’ll all claim the side they live on!

As we take a closer look at Galgate throughout the month, we will look at what makes it special.  Why did it rank 3rd as the best village award to raise children in 2011?   Why is it locally known as Rhubarb city?  We’ll look closer at the primary school which is rated by Ofsted as Good.   We’ll look at the leisure facilities on offer at the local community centre and also the popular dining pubs which are frequented often by locals and visitors.   

We’ll also look at the amenities the village offers and the enjoyable walks in the countryside and along the canal.

Galgate offers more than you think.  

If you are interested in living Galgate, please get in touch.  At JDG we are here to help!