Welcome to Tyldesley

Tyldesley is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. It is situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Wigan and 8 miles northwest of Manchester city centre. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known for its coal mining industry. Today, Tyldesley is a thriving community with a population of over 35,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Tyldesley is the Astley Green Colliery Museum. The museum is located on the site of the former Astley Green Colliery, which was once one of the largest coal mines in the country. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of mining equipment and learn about the history of the coal mining industry in the area. The museum also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including steam engine rallies and vintage vehicle shows.

Tyldesley is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Shakerley Vale and Tyldesley Park. Shakerley Vale is a nature reserve that is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Tyldesley Park is a popular destination for families, with a children's play area, tennis courts, and a bowling green. The town also has a number of sports clubs, including Tyldesley Rugby Union Football Club and Tyldesley Swimming and Water Polo Club.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Cambian Tyldesley School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jemma Westby	Shuttle Street Tyldesley Wigan Manchester M29 8BS 1942877660 School Website
Tyldesley St Georges Central C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Grogan	Darlington Street Tyldesley Manchester Greater Manchester M29 8DH 01942883773 School Website
Tyldesley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Michael Mckenna	Ennerdale Road Astley Tyldesley Tyldesley Manchester Greater Manchester M29 7PY 01942882870 School Website
Fred Longworth High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Davies	Printshop Lane Tyldesley Manchester Greater Manchester M29 8JN 01942883796 School Website
Hindsford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Holden	Lodge Road Atherton Manchester Greater Manchester M46 9BL 01942882409 School Website
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Mccann	The Lilford Centre Lancaster Avenue Tyldesley Wigan M29 8LN 1515591867 School Website
Sacred Heart Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ian Mcdermott	Lodge Lane Hindsford Atherton Manchester Greater Manchester M46 9BN 01942883429 School Website
St Gabriels Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathie Williams	Queensway Higher Folds Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 2XG 01942769712 School Website
St Stephens C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jill Southern	Manchester Road Astley Tyldesley Manchester Greater Manchester M29 7BT 01942882412 School Website
Garrett Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Beaty	Garrett Lane Tyldesley Manchester Greater Manchester M29 7EY 01942883340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Atherton Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH 1.27 Miles

Hag Fold Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX 1.81 Miles

Daisy Hill Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ 2.77 Miles

Walkden Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY 2.97 Miles

Westhoughton Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE 3.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jackies Taxis 01942 879900 153 Elliott Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8FL 0.14 Miles
Supercabs 01942 881188 111 Elliott St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8FL 0.14 Miles
J And K Taxis 01942 882926 135 Elliott Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8FJ 0.14 Miles
Abbacab 01942 888833 135 Elliott Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8FJ 0.14 Miles
Harry's Taxis 01942 676600 7 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 2XF 1.05 Miles
Supercabs 01942 881188 2 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0DN 1.19 Miles
Super Cabs 01942 884444 2A Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0DN 1.19 Miles
Chariots Executive Hire 0845 337 0438 7 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7ED 1.36 Miles
1St Cars 01942 896896 Coal Pit La, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0FY 1.78 Miles
Coops Mini Travel 01942 604639 4 Moss Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 2HH 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tyldsley Pol The Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lemon Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Henfold No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Elliott Street Surgery 01942 483555	145 Elliott Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8FL
The Surgery, Tyldesley 01942 807806	The Surgery High Street, Tyldesley Nr. Manchester M29 8AL
Poplar Street Surgery 01942 481680	Tyldesley Health Centre Poplar Street Tyldesley M29 8AX
Poplar Street Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Poplar Street Surgery Poplar Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8AX
The Leigh Family Practice	6 The Centre Leigh Lancashire WN7 2XY

Local Stores

The Gables
Shopping Centre Stour Road
Astley, Tyldesley
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M29 7PX
01942 871280
Store Website
0.43 miles

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SPAR Worsley
131 Mossley Common Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 1AH
0161 790 2705
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Tyldesley / Tyldesley Veterinary Centre
152 Elliott Street Tyldesley Manchester Lancashire M29 8FJ 01942 871700 Tyldesley@medivet.co.uk Website 0.10 miles

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Atherton Veterinary Centre
124 Bolton Road Atherton Manchester Lancashire M46 9JZ 01942 876 873 athertonvetcentre@gmx.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Daisy Hill Practice Ltd.
475 Leigh Road Daisy Hill Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire BL5 2JH 01942 818990 2.58 miles
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Leigh Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7 Parsonage Way Retail Park Leigh Lancashire WN7 5SJ leigh@vets4pets.com Website 2.67 miles

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Vetcare Limited
Pennington House Veterinary Centre Newlands Road Leigh Lancashire WN7 4HA 01942 673777 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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All 4 Pets Vets
Grave Oak Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 3SE 01942 671215 Website 2.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 2.19 miles Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).

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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 2.43 miles

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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 3.76 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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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 4.42 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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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 5.09 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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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 5.16 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	24°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	29.7°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	25.7°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

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Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	26°C	28.7°C	29.9°C	29.9°C	29°C	27.1°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	28.8°C	31.7°C	33.1°C	33.1°C	32°C	29.6°C	26.9°C

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