Welcome to Beswick

Beswick is a district located in the eastern part of Manchester, England. It is situated between the River Medlock and Ashton Canal, and it is bordered by the districts of Clayton, Openshaw, and Ardwick. The area is known for its rich industrial heritage, which dates back to the 19th century when it was a hub for cotton mills and other manufacturing industries. Today, Beswick is a vibrant and diverse community that is home to a range of cultural and recreational attractions, including the Etihad Stadium, the National Cycling Centre, and the Manchester Velodrome.

One of the most notable landmarks in Beswick is the Etihad Stadium, which is the home of Manchester City Football Club. The stadium was built in 2002 and has a seating capacity of over 55,000. It is one of the largest football stadiums in the UK and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including the 2008 UEFA Cup Final and the 2012 Olympic football tournament. The stadium is also a popular venue for concerts and other cultural events, with artists such as Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran having performed there in recent years.

Beswick is also home to the National Cycling Centre, which is a world-class facility for track cycling. The centre was opened in 1994 and has since hosted numerous international events, including the UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. The centre features a 250-metre indoor track, a BMX track, and a mountain bike trail, as well as a range of training facilities and equipment. It is a popular destination for cyclists of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes, and offers a range of programs and courses for those looking to improve their skills.

Beswick is a vibrant and dynamic district that offers a range of cultural, recreational, and sporting attractions. From the iconic Etihad Stadium to the world-class National Cycling Centre, there is something for everyone in this diverse and exciting community. Whether you are a football fan, a cycling enthusiast, or simply looking to explore the rich history and culture of Manchester, Beswick is a must-visit destination.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Ashbury Meadow Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Thomas	Rylance Street Beswick Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3NA 01619892999 School Website
C Of E School Of The Resurrection Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Harrison	Pilgrim Drive Beswick Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3TJ 01612233163 School Website
The East Manchester Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Jacqueline Bowen	60 Grey Mare Lane Beswick Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3DS 1612308039 School Website
St Brigids Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Miles	Grey Mare Lane Beswick Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3DR 01612235538 School Website
St Annes Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Shore	Carruthers Street Ancoats Manchester Greater Manchester M4 7EQ 01612732417 School Website
Connell Sixth Form College Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Emma Soper	301 Alan Turing Way Manchester Greater Manchester M11 3BS 01612319200 School Website
Park View Community Primary Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Sarah Navin	Varley Street Miles Platting Manchester Greater Manchester M40 7EJ 01615198562 School Website
Bridge College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Swinn	Openshaw Campus Whitworth Street Manchester M11 2GR 1614874293 School Website
Sol Christian Academy Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mrs Irene Tabeth	115 Fairfield Street M12 6EL 1616372944 School Website
New Islington Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tabitha Smith	Jersey Street New Islington Manchester Greater Manchester M4 6HB 01612738007 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashburys Pottery Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY 0.74 Miles

Ardwick Blind Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6LY 0.75 Miles

Manchester Piccadilly Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA 1.08 Miles

Manchester Oxford Road Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU 1.59 Miles

Manchester Victoria Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY 1.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mantax Taxis Ltd 0161 230 3333 1 Corbett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4BD 0.42 Miles
Mantax Black Cabs 0161 230 3333 Catherine House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4BD 0.42 Miles
Manchester Airport Transfers 0161 225 2431 4A Whitworth Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2DW 0.75 Miles
Unitown Hire Ltd 0845 400 0641 Varley Business Centre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8EL 0.79 Miles
Aj Limos 0161 220 7605 22 Textile Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5DJ 0.94 Miles
Aj Limousine 0161 220 7605 22, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5DJ 0.94 Miles
Eastlands Uk Cars 0161 223 8999 849 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2NL 1.00 Miles
A D L Executive Cars 0161 273 8822 Manchester Buildings/71-73 Hyde Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6BH 1.02 Miles
Hastings Private Hire Ltd 0161 223 1066 649 Ashton New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4RX 1.04 Miles
Supreme Car Rentals 0161 222 7916 23 Hyde Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6BQ 1.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashton New Rd Po Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Tulley Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Piercy Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ashton New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whixall Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Naylor Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wenlock Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenside Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Clowes Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gorton Brook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lwr Oldham Rd Po D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northern Health Gppo Hub 4 0161 2234211	Five Oaks Family Practice 47 Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3BB
Five Oaks Familiy Practice 0161 2234211	Five Oaks Family Practice 47 Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3BB
Cornerstone Family Practice 0161 2230637	Cornerstone Centre Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3AA
New Islington Medical Centre 0161 2725660	Ancoats Primary Care Ctre Old Mill Street,Ancoats Manchester M4 6EE
Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice 0161 2725656	Ancoats Primary Care Ctre Old Mill Street,Ancoats Manchester M4 6EE

Local Stores

Ancoats - Blossom Street
45-49 Blossom Street
Ancoats
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 6AJ
01612 358435
Store Website
1.00 miles

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SPAR Picadilly
89
Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2DA
01612362280
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Friends Limited T/A Govets
Unit 1, Varley Business Centre James Street Manchester M40 8EL 01612021518 Website 0.80 miles
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M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Droylsden
399 Manchester Road Droylsden Manchester Lancashire M43 6QF 0161 370 1600 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Newton Heath
1416 Oldham Road Manchester Lancashire M40 1EZ 0161 681 5166 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Mount Road Veterinary Surgery
173A Mount Road Manchester Lancashire M18 7QT 0161 223 0225 1.90 miles

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Tameside Veterinary Clinic
Beehive House Greenside Lane Droylsden Lancashire M43 7AJ 0161 820 0830 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Companion Care (Salford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Regent Retail Park Salford Manchester Lancashire M5 3TP 0161 834 4167 salford@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.51 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Phillips Park
Good Open Grassy Areas To Run On Paths For Prams, Bikes Etc, A Duck Pond And 2 Play Grounds 1 Sable Way Manchester Lancashire M11 4SZ 0.64 miles

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The Loopline Tyldesley
The Loopline Goes From Little Hulton To Worsley Woods. We Let Our Doggies Off Lead On The Loopline But You Have To Be Careful Of Random Cyclists. It’S A Long Walk Through To Worsley Woods And Back. 132-134 Great Ancoats St Manchester Lancashire M4 6DE 0.91 miles You Can Get On To The Loopline At Various Locations In Walkden. Hilton Lane And Walkden Road Park Are Two Entries.

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Clayton Vale
Good Open Spaces To Run In With Paths To Keep Your Shoes Clean :) Unnamed Road Manchester Lancashire M11 4LW 1.39 miles

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Clayton Vale And River Medlock
Pathed Walk Along The River Medlock. There Is A Refreshment Cabin At The Start Of The Walk. There Is Also A Purpose Mountain Bike In The Woods. 5 Keeley Cl Lancashire 1.39 miles

Location what3words dollar.cracks.loops

Debdale Park
2 Wall Way Manchester Lancashire M18 7WY 2.31 miles Marker Is The Car Park For Debdale

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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 2.51 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.9°C	9.5°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	11.7°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	22.5°C	22.7°C	20.9°C	19.4°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	10.7°C	9.4°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	11.7°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	24.1°C	24.6°C	20.9°C	19.4°C	17.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.7°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.3°C	16.1°C	17°C	17.8°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.8°C	17°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	16.7°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.3°C	16.1°C	17°C	17.8°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.8°C	17°C	15.4°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Mist	Mist	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	15.4°C	14.6°C	13.5°C	12.4°C	11.7°C	12°C	13.1°C	15.7°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	14.5°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15.4°C	14.4°C	12.8°C	11°C	10°C	10.3°C	11.6°C	15°C	16.9°C	16.7°C	14°C	14.2°C

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