Welcome to Swinton

Swinton is a town in Greater Manchester, England, located approximately 4 miles northwest of Salford and 6 miles west of Manchester city centre. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of Roman roads and settlements found in the area. In the 19th century, Swinton became a centre for coal mining and textile production, with many mills and factories established in the town. Today, Swinton is a bustling town with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

One of the main attractions in Swinton is the Swinton Park Golf Club, which is located on the outskirts of the town. The golf club is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts, with an 18-hole course that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The club also has a clubhouse that serves food and drinks, making it a great place to relax after a round of golf. Other popular attractions in Swinton include the Swinton Civic Centre, which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, and the Swinton Square Shopping Centre, which is home to a range of shops and restaurants.

Swinton is also well-connected to other parts of Greater Manchester, with excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and other nearby towns. The town has its own train station, which provides regular services to Manchester Victoria and other destinations, as well as a number of bus routes that connect Swinton to other parts of the region. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and excellent transport links, Swinton is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Wind: 11.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Barton Moss Education Centre Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Walsh	Care Of: Salford City Council Chorley Road Swinton M27 5AW 1616865900
St Marys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Raynor	Milner Street Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 4AS 01617944028 School Website
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Peter Wright	Vicarage Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 0WA 01617942616 School Website
The Deans Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Kirkpatrick	Vicarage Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 0WA 01617282089 School Website
Chatsworth Futures Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-25 Head Teacher Dr Martin Hanbury	Vicarage Road Swinton M27 0WA 1619212095
The Swinton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Zarina Ali	Sefton Road Pendlebury Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 6JU 01617946215 School Website
Moorside High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ryles-Dean	57 Deans Road Swinton Manchester M27 0AP 1618044022 School Website
Grosvenor Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr J L Pridden	Parkgate Drive Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 5LN 01619211200 School Website
Springwood Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Wennington	Barton Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 5LP 01617780022 School Website
Moorside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Lawler-Smith	Holdsworth Street Swinton Swinton Greater Manchester M27 0LN 01619211295 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinton (Greater Manchester) Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT 0.39 Miles

Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 0.80 Miles

Clifton Rake Lane, Clifton, Greater Manchester, M27 8LL 1.14 Miles

Eccles St Marys Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0DN 1.69 Miles

Patricroft Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX 1.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Whitesam Taxis 0161 794 9797 65 Milner Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 4AS 0.11 Miles
Radio Cars 0161 281 8888 Bridge House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 4DU 0.30 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 9988 5 Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JA 0.34 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 6677 Chorley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6AZ 0.35 Miles
Lynch Mini Buses And Taxis 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JH 0.47 Miles
Lynch Taxis Ltd Streetways 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Road Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JF 0.53 Miles
Prestige Chauffeur Services 0161 794 2376 252 Worsley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0YF 0.65 Miles
Swinton Private Hire 0161 794 9898 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 0.66 Miles
1010 Taxis 0161 793 1010 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 0.66 Miles
Class Act Travel 07931 902120 33 Carlisle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EJ 0.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Lakes Medical Practice 0161 7275241	The Lakes Medical Pract The Lakes Medical Ctr 21 Chorley Road Swinton Manchester M27 4AF
The Poplars Medical Practice 0161 7946237	The Poplars Medical Ctr. 202 Partington Ln,Swinton Manchester M27 0NA
Swinton Pcn Hub 0161 7946237	Poplars Medical Centre Partington Lane Swinton M27 0NA
Enhanced Care Team 0161 2066667	Swinton Gateway 100 Chorley Road Swinton,Salford M27 6FA
Silverdale Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Silverdale Medical Practice 659 Bolton Road Pendlebury, Swinton Manchester M27 8HP

Local Stores

Worsley Rd
355 Worsley Road
Swinton, Salford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M27 0FJ
01617 942573
Store Website
0.95 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Worsley
Worsley service station
Walkden Road
Manchester
Manchester
M28 2RZ
01617028942
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swinton Vets4pets Ltd
Units 1 &Amp; 2, Westover House 53A Station Road Swinton Manchester Lancashire M27 6AH 0161 7944 100 swinton@vets4pets.com Website 0.29 miles
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Worsley
Unit A1 Priestley Road Wardley Business Park, Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 2LY 0161 794 4999 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 0.84 miles
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Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2 Priestley Road Worsley Manchester M28 2LY 0161 727 8527 info@mvsvets.co.uk Website 0.84 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Petmedics Veterinary Surgeons - Salford
375 Bolton Road Salford Manchester Lancashire M6 7NJ 0161 745 8858 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
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Agi-Vet
Unit 14 Agecroft Enterprise Park 2 Shearer Way Manchester M27 8WA 07817 429448 1.37 miles


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Buchanan Veterinary Group
170 Monton Road Monton Eccles Manchester Lancashire M30 9GA 0161 788 8632 1.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.64 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 1.65 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 1.72 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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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 3.29 miles

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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 3.42 miles Located North Of Manchester City Centre, Off The M60 Motorway And A576.

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Moses Gate Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Moses Gate Country Park. This Circular Walk Includes Water For Your Dog To Enjoy, And Is Set In 750 Acres Of Countryside. The Park Is Set In The Croal And Irwell Valleys And Runs Alongside And Over The River Croal. BL4 7QS 4.16 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.3°C	12.7°C	12.5°C	12.7°C	15.3°C	15.1°C	14.6°C	14.1°C	14.7°C	15.1°C	13.5°C	13.5°C
Feels Like	13.3°C	11.7°C	11.4°C	11.5°C	15°C	13.1°C	13.6°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	14.5°C	12.3°C	12.4°C

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Temp	13.6°C	13.7°C	13.3°C	12.6°C	12.3°C	12.3°C	12.7°C	12.8°C	12.7°C	12.6°C	12.1°C	11.5°C
Feels Like	12.8°C	13.1°C	12.5°C	11.5°C	10.8°C	10.7°C	10.8°C	10.8°C	10.8°C	10.8°C	10.7°C	9.6°C

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Temp	11.4°C	11.4°C	11.4°C	11.3°C	10.6°C	10.7°C	11.9°C	12.2°C	12.1°C	11.8°C	11.6°C	11.5°C
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