Welcome to Gillbent

Gillbent is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated near the town of Wilmslow and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Gillbent is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for those who love the great outdoors. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Despite its small size, Gillbent has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a bakery and a farm shop, which sell locally sourced produce. Overall, Gillbent is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorn Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Vose	Woodstock Avenue Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 7LD 01614851177 School Website
St James Catholic High School A Specialist Humanities College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Pontifex	St James Way Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 6PZ 01614826900 School Website
Cheadle Hulme High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs David Brown	Woods Lane Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 7JY 01614857201 School Website
Cheadle Hulme School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Ms Neil Smith	Claremont Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 6EF 01614883330
Hursthead Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Tracy Kendrick	Kirkstead Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 7PZ 01614396961 School Website
Hursthead Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Grant	Kirkstead Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 7PZ 01614392238 School Website
Greenbank Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Malcolm Johnson	Heathbank Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 6HU 01614853724 School Website
Hulme Hall Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Miss D Grierson	75 Hulme Hall Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 6LA 01614853524 School Website
Willow House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Illsley	120 Stanley Road Cheadle Stockport Greater Manchester Greater Manchester SK8 6RF 1614989852 School Website
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Ms Clare Sefton	Stanley Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 6RQ 1616100100 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheadle Hulme Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, SK8 5AF 1.03 Miles

Bramhall Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Cheshire, SK7 2DU 1.27 Miles

Heald Green Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheshire, SK8 3DY 1.36 Miles

Handforth Station Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3AB 1.40 Miles

Styal Station Road, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4JW 2.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
John's Executive Travel 0161 485 3869 8 Barrow Meadow, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 6SF 0.63 Miles
Vip Chauffeur Services 07931 985811 21 Syddall Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 3AA 0.82 Miles
Executive Cars Cheshire 07931 985811 21 Syddall Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 3AA 0.82 Miles
Cheshire Silver Ladies Ltd 0161 436 1666 204-210 Wilmslow Rd, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 3BH 1.04 Miles
Cars 0161 283 9197 8 Hampton Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 6DG 1.10 Miles
Aaa Wilmslow Cab Co Ltd 01625 533464 12 Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AA 1.38 Miles
Wilmslow Cab Co 01625 536009 12 Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AA 1.38 Miles
Pk Travel 0161 428 3529 15 Combermere Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 5HU 1.57 Miles
R-Tax Taxis 01625 539012 Deanway Trading Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3HW 1.60 Miles
A-Cabs Taxis Wilmslow 07976 394783 2 De Trafford Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2PZ 1.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grove Lane Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tesco Kiln Cross Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warren Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
11 Warren Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheadle Hulme Medical Group 0161 4265300	Cheadle Hulme Health Ctr Smithy Green Hulme Hall Road Cheadle Hulme,Cheshire SK8 6LU
Hulme Hall Medical Group 0161 9835844	Cheadle Hulme Health Ctr Smithy Green Cheadle Hulme Cheshire SK8 6LU
Dr Shipston & Partners 1625523102	Wilmslow Road Medical Practice 166 Wilmslow Road Handforth Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 3LF
Dr Seabrook & Partners 1614884124	Bridge House Medical Centre 11 Ladybridge Road Cheadle Hulme Stockport Cheshire SK8 5LL
The Village Surgery 0161 4393322	The Village Surgery 31 Bramhall Lane South Bramhall Stockport,Cheshire SK7 2DN

Local Stores

Gill Bent Road
10 Gill Bent Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Greater Manchester
SK8 6NB
01614 851002
Store Website
0.32 miles

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SPAR Heald Green
180 - 182 Wilmslow Road
SK8 3BG
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hunt'S Veterinary Clinic
2 Church Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 7JU 01625 850 086 mail@pet-vet.co.uk Website 0.42 miles
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Handforth Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Long Marl Drive Handforth Cheshire SK9 3TJ 0345 266 8522 handforth@vets4pets.com Website 0.87 miles

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Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Handforth Veterinary Centre 174 Wilmslow Road Handforth Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 3LF 01625 533654 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 1.09 miles
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Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Bramhall Veterinary Centre 1 Maple Road Bramhall Stockport Cheshire SK7 2DH 0161 440 8281 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 1.33 miles
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Epona Equine Vets
5 The Carriages Station Road Handforth Cheshire SK9 3BA 1.35 miles

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Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Cheadle Veterinary Centre Councillor Lane Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 5NU 0161 485 8444 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 1.75 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Quarry Bank Mill
Lovely Walk By An Old Refurbished Mill. Along The Walk You Are Accompanied By Streams Perfect For Your Dogs To Drink And Splash, Seating Areas And Refreshments. Quarry Bank Rd Wilmslow Lancashire SK9 4LA 2.50 miles

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Styal Park / Bollin Trail
Altrincham Rd Lancashire 3.63 miles Go In To Holiday Inn And There'S A Little Section You Can Park For Free At The End

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Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 4.55 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 4.99 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 5.20 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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Platt Fields
Good Mix Of Paths, Grass And Wooded Areas. A Large Duck Pond Too. Platt Fields Park Fallowfield Manchester Lancashire M14 6LA 5.93 miles

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Weather Forecast

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