Welcome to Irlam

Irlam is a small town located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal and is bordered by the River Mersey to the south. The town has a rich industrial history, with its roots in the textile industry. In the 19th century, Irlam was a hub for cotton spinning and weaving, and many of the town's buildings and landmarks still reflect this heritage.

Today, Irlam is a thriving community with a population of around 20,000 people. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as several parks and green spaces. One of the most popular attractions in Irlam is the Irlam Locks, a series of seven locks on the Manchester Ship Canal that are a popular spot for boating enthusiasts and walkers alike. The town is also home to several schools, including Irlam Primary School and Irlam and Cadishead College.

Despite its small size, Irlam has a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The town hosts several annual events, including the Irlam Festival, which celebrates the town's history and culture with live music, food stalls, and family-friendly activities. Irlam is also home to several community groups and organizations, including the Irlam and Cadishead Community Committee, which works to improve the local area and promote community engagement. Overall, Irlam is a vibrant and welcoming town with a strong sense of identity and a rich history.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Irlam Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Lynch	Chapel Road Irlam Manchester Greater Manchester M44 6EE 01617752911 School Website
Irlam Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Darwin	Liverpool Road Irlam Manchester Greater Manchester M44 6NA 01617752015 School Website
Moorfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss David Nightingale	Cutnook Lane Irlam Salford Greater Manchester M44 6GX 01619211960 School Website
St Joseph The Worker Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Evelyn Clayton	Cutnook Lane Irlam Salford Greater Manchester M44 6GX 01619211695 School Website
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Damian Harris	Fiddlers Lane Irlam Salford Greater Manchester M44 6QE 01619211700 School Website
St Teresas Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Burgess	5 Macdonald Road Irlam Manchester Greater Manchester M44 5LH 01617778203 School Website
Delamere School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Judge	Irlam Road Flixton Manchester Greater Manchester M41 6AP 01617475893 School Website
Wellacre Technology Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Julie Sharrock	Irlam Road Flixton Urmston Manchester Greater Manchester M41 6AP 01617485011 School Website
Acre Hall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Catherall	Irlam Road Flixton Urmston Manchester Greater Manchester M41 6NA 01617484356 School Website
Irlam And Cadishead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Toni Holdsworth	Station Road Irlam Manchester M44 5ZR 1615370660 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Irlam Station Road, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M44 5AB 1.14 Miles

Flixton Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL 1.48 Miles

Chassen Road Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY 2.10 Miles

Glazebrook Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Cheshire, WA3 5BA 2.18 Miles

Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 2.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Irlam And Cadishead Cars 0161 777 8888 98 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6FF 0.24 Miles
C A D Cars 0161 777 9111 98 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6FF 0.24 Miles
Irlam And Cadifhead Cars Ltd 0161 777 6655 575 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 5BE 0.94 Miles
Irlam And Cadishead Cars 0161 777 8888 575 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 5BE 0.94 Miles
Budget Airport Parking 0800 085 3059 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4AX 1.08 Miles
Jfs Access Hire Services 01772 721175 55 Whitelake Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 5GN 1.55 Miles
Sutton Crane Hire 0161 748 1848 36 Davyhulme Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7DQ 2.30 Miles
Abacus Travel Services 0161 865 5151 11 - 13 Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 2.55 Miles
Urmston Travel 0161 747 0000 14 Victoria Parade, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9BP 2.74 Miles
Direct Cars And Minibuses 0161 747 3000 14 Victoria Parade, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9BP 2.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Liverpool Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ferry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colling Close Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
School Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Victoria Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Irlam 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:
Lyndhurst Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flamingo Villas Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cresent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenilworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Irlam Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crossfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodsend Road 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:
Irlam Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chapel Group Medical Centre 0161 7757373	Chapel Medical Centre 220 Liverpool Road Higher Irlam Manchester M44 6FE
(Irlam) Salford Care Ctrs Medical Practi 0161 7750000	Salford Care Ctr(Irlam) 125 Liverpool Road Irlam Manchester M44 6DP
Irlam And Cadishead Recreation / Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Liverpool Road Irlam Manchester M44 6BR
Irlam And Cadishead Recreation / Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Liverpool Road Irlam Manchester M44 6BR
Irlam And Cadishead Recreation / Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Liverpool Road Irlam Manchester M44 6BR

Local Stores

Woodsend Road
11 Woodsend Road
Urmston
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M41 8QY
01617 482743
Store Website
1.11 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Trafford Centre Service Station
Trafford Centre Service Station
Manchester
M17 8AT
0161 7499525
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Irlam Animal Clinic
Unit 5 Boundary Trading Estate Liverpool Road Irlam Lancashire M44 6FB 0161 7751322 Website 0.82 miles

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Trafford Veterinary Centre
98 Manchester Road Carrington Greater Manchester M31 4BD 0161 776 0686 traffordvetcarr@yahoo.com Website 1.57 miles
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Urmston Practice open 9am-1pm, please phone 0161 747 9002
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Buchanan Veterinary Group
77-79 Princess Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 5SQ 0161 748 1124 allisdhair.mcnaull@cvs.com 2.20 miles
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All Creatures Veterinary Centre
Glazebrook House Glazebrook Warrington Cheshire WA3 5BL 0161 777 8484 allcreatures@btconnect.com Website 2.37 miles
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Trafford Veterinary Centre
16A Davyhulme Circle Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 0SS 0161 747 9002 traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.63 miles

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R T Jones
109 Higher Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 9AX 0161 748 6177 3.03 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Worsley To Pennington Flash
Cross The Bridge To The Opposite Side Of The Canal From Where You Park, Turn Right And Walk Walk Walk. 2 Quayside Cl Worsley Manchester M28 1YB 3.50 miles

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Risley Moss Nature Reserve
Small Walk Beautiful Scenery ! We Did The Walk And Looped In Twice In Different Directions . Free Carpark Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve Birchwood 3.98 miles

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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 4.64 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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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 5.07 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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Pennington Flash
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Pennington Flash Country Park. Situated In Leigh, Around 6-Miles South-East Of Wigan, Pennington Flash Is A Popular Country Park And Nature Reserve. At Its Centre Is A 70-Hectacre Lake (The 'Flash'), Formed As A Result Of Mining Subsidence And Flooding. WN7 3PA 5.42 miles Sign Posted From The A580 East Lancs Road. Follow The Signs And Turn Onto The A579 Atherleigh Way Then Left Onto The A572 St Helens Road. The Main Entrance Is Situated On St Helens Road Opposite Leigh Fire Station.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 5.65 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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Weather Forecast

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