How to pronounce name of Euxton village in Lancashire

Euxton, near Chorley, has been subject to a variety of pronunciations over the years, sparking confusion.

Many have pronounced the town’s name as ‘Yukston’ or ‘Youkston’, yet the correct way to say it is ‘Ex-ton’.

In previous years, the recording on Northern trains pronounced Euxton as Euston, like the London station.

The matter gained broader attention when it was revealed in 2023 that the station’s name was among those to be re-recorded by Northern for new on-board announcements.

This decision followed numerous complaints from passengers who highlighted the recurring mispronunciation.

While the village is small it is packed with history and notable buildings – aswell as some lovely pubs.

It is home to the Grade II* listed Euxton Parish Church, with some parts believed to date back to the 14th century.

Euxton has links with two influential Lancashire families, the Molyneuxs and the Andertons, who owned much of the surrounding land and shaped the village’s development for centuries.

Euxton Hall, originally built during the reign of Henry VIII and rebuilt in 1739, is another notable building.

This historic mansion of the Andertons of Euxton became Euxton Hall Independent Hospital in 1983.

Apart from its historical landmarks, Euxton also boasts a number of play areas and recreational sites such as Euxton Park and the Primrose Hill play area.

Euxton’s pub scene has seen a lot of change over the years.

Some have been demolished, others converted into private residences, and new ones like The Fieldfare and The Warhorse have been built.

The Travellers Rest, halfway down Dawbers Lane, is still operational today.

Euxton was one of the small communities that initially benefited from the advent of the railways, according to the Euxton Parish Council website.

The first section of the North Union Line northwards from Kenyon Junction on the Liverpool/Manchester Railway opened in 1838, marking the first station in Euxton.