Welcome to West Gorton

West Gorton is a small area located in the eastern part of Manchester, England. It is situated between the neighborhoods of Longsight and Ardwick, and it is bordered by the River Medlock to the north. Historically, West Gorton was a working-class area that was home to many textile mills and factories. However, in recent years, the area has undergone significant regeneration, with new housing developments and community facilities being built.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Gorton is the Etihad Stadium, which is the home of Manchester City Football Club. The stadium was built in 2002 and has a capacity of over 55,000 spectators. It is one of the largest football stadiums in the United Kingdom and has hosted many high-profile matches, including the 2008 UEFA Cup Final. The Etihad Stadium has also been used as a venue for concerts and other events, making it a significant cultural hub in the area.

West Gorton is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Debdale Park and Gorton Reservoir. These areas provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life and are popular with local residents for walking, jogging, and picnicking. The Gorton Heritage Trail is another popular attraction in the area, which takes visitors on a journey through the history of Gorton and West Gorton, showcasing the area's rich industrial heritage. Overall, West Gorton is a vibrant and diverse area that is steeped in history and culture, making it a fascinating place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gaynor Stubbs	Belle Vue Street Gorton Manchester Greater Manchester M12 5PW 01612239325 School Website
St Francis Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Elder	Ellenbrook Close Gorton Manchester Greater Manchester M12 5LZ 01612233457 School Website
Lte Group Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Curry	Whitworth House Whitworth St Openshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M11 2WH 1619535995 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
Progress Schools - Gorton Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Mccann	Hideout Youth Zone 1 Queens Avenue Manchester M12 5PX 1615439767 School Website
St Peters Rc High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr S Gabriel	Kirkmanshulme Lane Gorton Manchester Greater Manchester M12 4WB 01612481550 School Website
Armitage C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Gaynor Stubbs	Rostron Avenue Ardwick Manchester Greater Manchester M12 5NP 01612734654 School Website
Music Stuff Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Mccann	Unit 2 The Cuthbert Centre 877 Ashton Old Road Manchester M11 2NA 7483357480 School Website
Stanley Grove Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amy Footman	Stanley Grove Rushford Street Longsight Greater Manchester M12 4NL 01612249495 School Website
St Lukes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Saeeda Ishaq	Langport Avenue Longsight Manchester Greater Manchester M12 4NG 01612733648 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashburys Pottery Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY 0.33 Miles

Belle Vue Glencastle Road, Off Junction Hyde Road, Gorton, Greater Manchester, M18 1AA 0.66 Miles

Ardwick Blind Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6LY 0.98 Miles

Ryder Brow Levenshulme Road, Ryder, Greater Manchester, M18 7EP 1.05 Miles

Gorton Lees Street, Gorton, Greater Manchester, M18 8QU 1.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aj Limos 0161 220 7605 22 Textile Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5DJ 0.20 Miles
Aj Limousine 0161 220 7605 22, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5DJ 0.20 Miles
Manchester Airport Transfers 0161 225 2431 4A Whitworth Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2DW 0.44 Miles
Eastlands Uk Cars 0161 223 8999 849 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2NL 0.58 Miles
Zamcars Uk Ltd 0161 230 8072 Froxmer St Industrial Estate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8EF 0.70 Miles
Kings Private Hire 0161 249 0079 575 Stockport Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 0RG 0.80 Miles
Acorn Taxi Insurance Specialist 0161 273 6815 15/Cariocca Business Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4AH 1.04 Miles
A D L Executive Cars 0161 273 8822 Manchester Buildings/71-73 Hyde Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6BH 1.04 Miles
Mantax Taxis Ltd 0161 230 3333 1 Corbett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4BD 1.06 Miles
Mantax Black Cabs 0161 230 3333 Catherine House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4BD 1.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Birch Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorton Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wenlock Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorton Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkmanshulme Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clowes Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taylor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whixall Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tulley Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stanley Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cochrane Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northmoor Road Pol Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Smithfield Market 2 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Grizebeck Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Gorton Medical Practice 0161 2235226	West Gorton Medical Ctr. 2 Clowes St, West Gorton Manchester M12 5JE
Cornerstone Family Practice 0161 2230637	Cornerstone Centre Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3AA
Five Oaks Familiy Practice 0161 2234211	Five Oaks Family Practice 47 Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3BB
Northern Health Gppo Hub 4 0161 2234211	Five Oaks Family Practice 47 Graham Street, Beswick Manchester M11 3BB
New Bank Health 0161 2775600	339 Stockport Road Longsight Manchester M12 4JE

Local Stores

Hathersage Road
193 Hathersage Road
Rusholme
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0JE
01612 256998
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR GORTON
197 CHAPMAN STREET
GORTON
MANCHESTER
M18 8WP
01612 308555
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mount Road Veterinary Surgery
173A Mount Road Manchester Lancashire M18 7QT 0161 223 0225 0.84 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 1.51 miles
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Pet Friends Limited T/A Govets
Unit 1, Varley Business Centre James Street Manchester M40 8EL 01612021518 Website 1.86 miles
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Tameside Veterinary Clinic
Beehive House Greenside Lane Droylsden Lancashire M43 7AJ 0161 820 0830 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.21 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 2.58 miles
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Yew Tree Veterinary Surgery
331 Yew Tree Road Withington Manchester Lancashire M20 3FP 0161 445 2282 yewtreevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Debdale Park
2 Wall Way Manchester Lancashire M18 7WY 1.42 miles Marker Is The Car Park For Debdale

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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 1.43 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 1.70 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 1.82 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 1.82 miles

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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 1.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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