Welcome to Wilmslow

Wilmslow is a town located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 11 miles south of Manchester and 5 miles east of Manchester Airport. The town has a population of around 30,000 people and is known for its affluent residents, high-end shops, and picturesque countryside. Wilmslow is also home to a number of notable landmarks, including St. Bartholomew's Church, The Rex Cinema, and The Carrs Park.

The town of Wilmslow has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. It was originally a small farming community, but over time it grew into a bustling market town. In the 19th century, Wilmslow became a popular destination for wealthy industrialists who were looking for a peaceful retreat from the city. Many of these individuals built large mansions and estates in the area, which helped to establish Wilmslow as a desirable place to live.

Today, Wilmslow is a thriving town with a vibrant community. It is home to a number of excellent schools, including Wilmslow High School and The Ryleys School. The town also has a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Additionally, Wilmslow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Wilmslow is a charming town with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Annes Fulshaw C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Daniel	Nursery Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5JQ 01625523536 School Website
Wilmslow High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Ruth Powley	Holly Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 1LZ 01625526191 School Website
Ashdene Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Collette Mather	Thoresway Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 6LJ 01625917335 School Website
Wilmslow Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bradley Lavagna-Slater	Grove Avenue Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5EG 01625524246 School Website
Gorsey Bank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Maguire	Altrincham Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5NQ 1625468040 School Website
Lindow Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Thomas O'keefe	Upcast Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 6EH 01625917269 School Website
Pownall Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr David Goulbourn	Carrwood Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5DW 01625523141 School Website
Alderley Edge School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Smillie	Wilmslow Road Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7QE 01625583028 School Website
Alderley Edge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lindsey Walsh	Church Lane Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7UZ 01625704510 School Website
Lacey Green Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Dooley	Barlow Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 4DP 01625525157 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wilmslow Station Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BU 0.60 Miles

Alderley Edge London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QA 1.20 Miles

Styal Station Road, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4JW 1.83 Miles

Handforth Station Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3AB 1.97 Miles

Manchester Airport Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR 3.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vacation Care Airport Chauffeur Parking 01625 527467 17 Lindfield Estate North, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5EX 0.25 Miles
Autaxi 01625 523301 14 Fairbourne Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6JF 0.59 Miles
Silver Cars 01625 535559 10 Manchester Rd, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BG 0.60 Miles
Wilmslow Taxi 07778 019694 26 Holmeswood Cl, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2GT 1.04 Miles
Bwilmslow Taxi 01625 527963 76 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2QQ 1.43 Miles
Club Class Cars 0161 928 0000 38 Barnfield House, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DA 1.55 Miles
A A Taxis 01625 252737 40 Peckforton Walk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2NX 1.60 Miles
A Wilmslow Taxi Service 01625 530161 52 Tilston Walk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2HL 1.61 Miles
A-Cabs Taxis Wilmslow 07976 394783 2 De Trafford Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2PZ 1.66 Miles
R-Tax Taxis 01625 539012 Deanway Trading Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3HW 1.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fulshaw Cross D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albert Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lindow Parade Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Water Lane Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rex Buildings Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rex Buildings Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Gravel Lane Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bourne Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fulshaw Park Road South D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knutsford Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesham Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Lane Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leaside Way D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wilmslow Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Chapel Lane Wilmslow SK9 5HX
Wilmslow Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chapel Lane Wilmslow SK9 5HX
Wilmslow Health Centre 01625 548555	Wilmslow Health Centre Chapel Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5HX
Kenmore Medical Centre 01625 532244	Kenmore Medical Centre 60-62 Alderley Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 1PA
Alderley Edge Medical Centre 01625 584545	Talbot Road Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7EP

Local Stores

Wilmslow - Water Lane
51 Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AW
01625 521032
Store Website
0.38 miles

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SPAR Wilmslow
Hawthorne Street
Wilmslow
SK9 5EH
01625520752
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broom Cottage Veterinary Surgery
28 Chapel Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5HZ 01625 525175 Website 0.15 miles

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Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
Thorndale Veterinary Surgery 19 Hawthorn Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5DD 01625 524422 wilmslow@wmvets.co.uk Website 0.52 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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VetsNow based at our Macclesfield Hospital for out of hours
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VetsNow based at our Macclesfield Hospital for out of hours

The Vet'S Place
Chestnut House Upcast Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 6EH 01625 585 500 info@thevetsplace.com Website 0.91 miles
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Home Vet C/O Newgate Kennels
Newgate Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5LL 01625 525 469 clairemca@aol.com 0.99 miles


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Woodcroft Veterinary Group
Summerfields Veterinary Centre Summerfield Village Centre Dean Row Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 2TA 01625 530111 enquiries@woodcroftvets.com Website 1.43 miles
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Animals Treated
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Branch is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
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Branch is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
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Branch is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
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Branch is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm
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Epona Equine Vets
5 The Carriages Station Road Handforth Cheshire SK9 3BA 2.01 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 1.71 miles

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Styal Park / Bollin Trail
Altrincham Rd Lancashire 2.23 miles Go In To Holiday Inn And There'S A Little Section You Can Park For Free At The End

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Pickmere Lake
Gorgeous Big Lake With Lots Of Walking Around The Edges. Lots Of Places To Have A Picnic With The Cows. Knutsford Lancashire 5.73 miles

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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 6.05 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 7.01 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 7.26 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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