Welcome to Ashton Upon Mersey

Ashton Upon Mersey is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. It is situated approximately 5 miles southwest of Manchester city centre and is bordered by Sale to the west, Timperley to the south, and Stretford to the east. The area is known for its leafy streets, green spaces, and excellent transport links, making it a popular choice for families and commuters alike.

One of the most notable features of Ashton Upon Mersey is its proximity to the River Mersey. The river runs along the southern edge of the area, providing a picturesque backdrop for walks and bike rides. The Mersey Valley Country Park is also located nearby, offering over 1,000 acres of woodland, meadows, and wetlands to explore. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and deer, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Ashton Upon Mersey is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The Grade II listed Ashton Memorial, located in the grounds of Ashton Park, is a popular spot for weddings and events. The area is also home to several churches, including St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. Other notable landmarks include the Ashton Upon Mersey War Memorial, which commemorates the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II, and the Ashton Upon Mersey Village Hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Park Road Sale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Walmsley	Abbey Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 6HT 01619731392 School Website
Wellfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Worrall	Dumber Lane Sale Greater Manchester M33 5QX 01619123685 School Website
Wellfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Cathy Graham	Church Lane Sale Greater Manchester M33 5QG 01619621828 School Website
St Mary's Cofe Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Wayne Hitchcock	St Mary's Road Sale Cheshire M33 6SA 1619735030 School Website
Forest Park Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Tucker	27 Oakfield Ashton-Upon-Mersey Sale Greater Manchester M33 6NB 01619734835 School Website
Springfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A J Chard	Springfield Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 7XS 01619734149 School Website
All Saints Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Fagan	Cedar Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 5NW 01619621288 School Website
Ashton-On-Mersey School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Lee Mcconaghie	Cecil Avenue Sale Cheshire M33 5BP 1619731179 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Johnson	Marlborough Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 3AF 01619734938 School Website
Manor Academy Sale Academy Special Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Pam Symonds	Manor Avenue Sale Greater Manchester M33 5JX 01615323251 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 1.50 Miles

Humphrey Park Humphrey Lane, Humphrey Park, Greater Manchester, M32 9PP 1.50 Miles

Chassen Road Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY 1.73 Miles

Flixton Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL 2.26 Miles

Navigation Road Navigation Road Station, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1SR 2.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sale Black Cabs 0161 939 0110 Lawson Grove, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6JN 0.21 Miles
Walkers Minibus Hire 0161 428 6688 Oakfield, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6WA 0.50 Miles
South Manchester Radio Cabs Ltd 0161 973 9999 89A School Rd, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7XA 0.53 Miles
Get Chauffeured 0800 978 8407 103 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7TY 0.73 Miles
Executive S K N 0161 969 0246 Gaydon Rd, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5DY 0.91 Miles
Z Cars 0161 973 6000 209 Manor Court, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5LX 1.01 Miles
Rogerson Travel Ltd 0161 865 1492 89 Manor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9JD 1.13 Miles
Manchester Motorhome Hire 0161 610 3603 134 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9AE 1.17 Miles
Urmston Travel 0161 747 0000 14 Victoria Parade, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9BP 1.39 Miles
Direct Cars And Minibuses 0161 747 3000 14 Victoria Parade, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9BP 1.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitefield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Romford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton On Mersey Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Glebelands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Lane Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magistrates Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldi Store School Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sale Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sale Post Office Box Inside Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barkers Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firs Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Washway Road Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	63-67 Washway Road Sale M33 7SS
Washway Road Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	63-67 Washway Road Sale M33 7SS
Washway Road Medical Centre 0161 9624354	Washway Road Medical Ctr. 67 Washway Road Sale Cheshire M33 7SS
Bodmin Road Health Centre 0161 9624625	Bodmin Road Health Centre Bodmin Road Sale Cheshire M33 5JH
Firsway Health Centre 0161 9050310	121 Firsway Sale Cheshire M33 4BR

Local Stores

Ashton On Mersey
12-16 Green Lane
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 5PP
0161 9737838
shop.8361@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.38 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Stretford
Circle
Audley Avenue
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9TR
01617 487085
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Referrals Sale (Dogwood Vets)
9 Lawson Grove Sale Manchester M33 6JN 01619 628851 referrals.sale@medivet.co.uk Website 0.24 miles
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R T Jones
37 Green Lane Sale Cheshire M33 5PN 0161 905 1287 0.40 miles

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Ashleigh Veterinary Centre
55 Ashfield Road Sale Cheshire M33 7DS 0161 962 8236 contact@ashleighvets.co.uk 0.51 miles

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White Cross Vets
147 Cross Street Sale Manchester M33 7JW 0161 470 9999 sal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 0.52 miles

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R T Jones
109 Higher Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 9AX 0161 748 6177 1.31 miles

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Southfields Veterinary Surgery
237 Northenden Road Sale Moor Sale Cheshire M33 2JD 0161 905 2863 info@southfieldsvets.co.uk Website 1.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 1.36 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 2.09 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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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 2.81 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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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 2.87 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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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 2.87 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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Dunham Massey
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Dunham Massey Park. The Park Is Rich In Wildlife And Is Home To A Herd Of More Than 150 Fallow Deer. WA14 4SJ 4.37 miles From The M6 Motorway, Take Exit 19. From The M56 Motorway, Take Exit 7. Take The A56 Towards Altrincham/Manchester, Then The B5160 Charcoal Road.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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