It has survived changing shopping patterns and is emerging as a popular location for an increasing number of people who prefer a local shopping destination with free and convenient parking and a range of quality shopping opportunities.
Over one hundred business in this bustling centre provide a wide range of goods and services catering for every shopping need.
The town boasts several large, well, established independent retailers providing quality goods and services including furniture and furnishings, carpets, DIY, household electrical goods and ladies fashion. Hindley also has a significant health and beauty sector with several gyms, solaria, hairdressers and beauty salons.
Hindley also holds a thriving outdoor market every Friday, attracting shoppers from around the North West. On Sundays the regular car boot sale is equally popular.
With plenty of free parking and welcoming places to eat and drink, Hindley is a town you simply have to visit.
History
The earliest surviving documentary reference to Hindley dates from the year 1212.
Until the 19th Century a tourist attraction in the shape of two 'burning wells' existed in Hindley, caused by the natural seepage of inflammable coal gas through water. Until 2001, Hindley was also home to one of the last surviving clog making businesses in the country.
