Welcome to Charlestown

Charlestown is a small town located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Irwell and is bordered by the towns of Blackley and Harpurhey. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was a thriving industrial center. Today, Charlestown is a residential area with a mix of housing types, including terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and apartments.

One of the most notable features of Charlestown is its proximity to Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. The park covers over 600 acres and features a wide range of attractions, including a boating lake, an animal center, a golf course, and a tramway museum. Heaton Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Charlestown is also home to a number of schools, including Charlestown Community Primary School and Manchester Communication Academy. The town has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Charlestown Carnival, which is held annually in July and features a parade, live music, and food stalls. Overall, Charlestown is a vibrant and welcoming town with plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: -2°C

Feels Like: -3.1°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Edstart Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Buchanan	Edstart Specialist Education 5 Gerald Road Salford M6 6DW 1617364087 School Website
St Sebastians Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Doyle	Douglas Green Salford Greater Manchester M6 6ET 01619211625 School Website
St Georges C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Tyers	Concord Place Salford Greater Manchester M6 6SU 01619211660
The Albion Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Principal Mathew Rogers	1 London Street Salford Greater Manchester M6 6QT 1613595100 School Website
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Rabbi Aryeh Silkin	Salbec House 16 Winders Way Salford Manchester M6 6AR 7591160703
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Steward	St Aidan's Grove Salford Greater Manchester M7 3TN 01617922726 School Website
Tiferes Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Judith De Vries	Grecian Street North Broughton Salford M7 2JR 1617929000
The New Broadwalk Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Olwyn Naylor	51 Belvedere Road Salford Greater Manchester M6 5EJ 01617780920
St Boniface Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Stella Groarke	Yew Street Salford Greater Manchester M7 2HL 01619211865 School Website
Holy Family Va Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Riley	No 3 Lower Seedley Road Salford Greater Manchester M6 5WX 01619212900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Salford Crescent University Road West, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4BR 0.81 Miles

Salford Central New Bailey Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5ET 1.48 Miles

Manchester Victoria Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY 1.76 Miles

Deansgate Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LG 2.06 Miles

Clifton Rake Lane, Clifton, Greater Manchester, M27 8LL 2.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mainline Private Hire 0161 736 5555 9 Ford La, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6PE 0.43 Miles
Dolphin Cars 0161 792 2030 9 Ford Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6PE 0.43 Miles
Airport Direct 24/7 0161 737 1417 Flat 18, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FJ 0.64 Miles
Taxi Bus Plus 07540 758066 Flat 18, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FJ 0.64 Miles
A2b Taxis 0161 835 2222 1 Mocha Parade, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 1QE 0.98 Miles
Cabco 0161 792 3383 348 Great Cheetham Street East, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 4UJ 1.04 Miles
Salford Cars And Minibuses Ltd 0161 833 3535 55D Broughton La, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 9UE 1.13 Miles
Carlton Private Hire Ltd 0161 833 3838 47 Edward Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 1SP 1.16 Miles
Quays Private Hire 0161 737 2999 161 Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4QQ 1.31 Miles
Trinity Cars 0161 832 5444 63 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 7DB 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cromwell Bridge Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brindleheath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bb 813 Frederick Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Littleton Road Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Salford City Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bolton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seedley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eccles Old Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holcombe Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Citrus Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barr Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seedley Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langworthy Rd Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lower Broughton Pol Box (Ex) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Western Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Jeet 1617920476	169 Gerald Road Salford Greater Manchester M6 6BL
Willow Tree Health Centre	94 Littleton Road Salford M7 3SE
Mocha Parade Medical Practice 0161 8392721	Willow Tree H L C 94 Littleton Road Salford M7 3SE
Sorrel Bank Medical Practice 0161 7361616	Sorrel Group Practice 23 Bolton Road, Salford Manchester M6 7HL
Pendleton Medical Centre 0161 2117420	Pendleton Gateway 1 The Broadwalk Salford Manchester M6 5FX

Local Stores

Salford - Chapel Street
Unit 1 Vimto Gardens
Chapel Street
Salford
Greater Manchester
M3 5JF
01618 191654
Store Website
1.27 miles

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SPAR Poets Corner Salford
Poets Corner
Seaford Road
Salford
Manchester
M6 6FN
0161 736 8479
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Petmedics Veterinary Surgeons - Salford
375 Bolton Road Salford Manchester Lancashire M6 7NJ 0161 745 8858 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Agi-Vet
Unit 14 Agecroft Enterprise Park 2 Shearer Way Manchester M27 8WA 07817 429448 1.20 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 1.51 miles

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Park Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 51 Bury Old Road Prestwich Manchester Lancashire M25 0FG 0161 773 1819 regan.prestwich@cvsvets.com Website 1.83 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstore 98 West One Retail Park Gilda Brook Road Salford M50 1ZD 0161 707 5256 eccles@jollyes.co.uk Website 2.18 miles


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Prestwich Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 474-504 Bury New Road Prestwich Manchester Greater Manchester M25 1AD 2.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.54 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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Heaton Park
Heaton Park Is Located North Of Manchester City Centre And Covers An Area Of Over 600 Acres. The Park Includes The Grounds Of A Grade I Listed 18Th Century Country House, Heaton Hall. Lancashire M25 2GT 2.90 miles Located North Of Manchester City Centre, Off The M60 Motorway And A576.

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Clifton Marina Clifton Salford
Family Orientated Nature Park, Has Lakes And A River With Lots Of Open Spaces For Off Lead. Good Large Grassed Area To Allow The Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Large Lake So If Your Dog Is Prone To Jumping In You Might Want To Go To The Other Side Of The Park Where There Is No Water. 14 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 3.63 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 3.63 miles

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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 3.69 miles

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Clifton Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Clifton Country Park. Clifton Country Park Is A Local Nature Reserve In The Irwell Valley At Clifton, Greater Manchester. It Is Situated Next To A Double Bend In The River Irwell. The Park Has 119 Acres Of Wooded Area, Fields And Lakes. The Park Also Features Two Sculptures From The Irwell Sculpture Trail, Which Includes 28 Art Pieces Over A 30-Mile Footpath. M27 6NG 3.72 miles From Swinton, Travel Along Manchester Road (A666 Towards Kearsley) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Right Down Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge. From Kearsley, Follow Manchester Road (A666) Until The Country Park Is Signposted. Turn Left Into Clifton House Road, Then Turn Right Down Dow Brow And Under The Railway Bridge.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.2°C	2.2°C	0.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-0.5°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	0.4°C	-2.6°C	-4.4°C

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Feels Like	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-8.4°C	-6.6°C	-3.4°C	-0.8°C	-0.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.2°C	-5.1°C

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