Chew Magna buildings reflecting the history of the village. The River Chew flows through the village. Just outside the village is Chew Magna Reservoir: this small Bristol Water supply reservoir intercepts the Winford Brook. There is one primary school, and an adjacent secondary school, several shops and small businesses, three churches, and three pubs serving the area. There is also a football pitch and children's play area. The village frequently wins regional categories in the Calor Village of the Year competition, and is currently moving towards zero waste status, having been described as "probably the greenest parish in Britain". Chew Magna has
Chew Moor railway station Chew Moor railway station Chew Moor railway station briefly served the village of Chew Moor, between Lostock and Westhoughton, England. The station was opened in 1848 by the Liverpool and Bury Railway. In August 1852 the company opened Lostock Junction station less than a mile to the north, rendering Chew Moor surplus to requirements. Chew Moor station was situated immediately north of what is now the M61 overbridge across the line. By 2016, no trace of the station could be seen. The double tracks through the site were in use as part of the Manchester to Southport Line and were