Welcome to Woodlands

Woodlands is a suburban area located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is approximately 5 miles away from the town centre. The area is known for its peaceful and quiet surroundings, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. The neighbourhood is surrounded by green spaces, including the popular Pennington Flash Country Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, cycling, and walking.

The housing in Woodlands is predominantly made up of semi-detached and detached properties, with a mix of modern and traditional architecture. The area has a good range of amenities, including local shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are also several schools in the area, including Woodlands Primary School and St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School. The transport links in Woodlands are excellent, with easy access to the M6 motorway and regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Woodlands is a desirable area to live in Greater Manchester, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment with easy access to local amenities and transport links. The area's proximity to green spaces and outdoor activities makes it an ideal location for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. With a range of housing options and good schools, Woodlands is a popular choice for families and retirees looking for a quiet suburban lifestyle.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Peel Hall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Ford	Greencourt Drive Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M38 0BZ 01617904641 School Website
St Pauls Peel C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Joanne Barker	Stocksfield Drive Little Hulton Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M38 9RB 01617902327 School Website
Hilton Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Kearsley	Madam's Wood Road Little Hulton Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 0JY 01619211195 School Website
St Andrews Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Barker	Prescott Street Off Hilton Lane Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 0ZA 01617903194 School Website
Dukesgate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Eldridge	Earlesdon Crescent Little Hulton Salford Greater Manchester M38 9HF 01617992210 School Website
St Edmunds Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Moran	Queen Street Little Hulton Manchester Greater Manchester M38 0WH 01619211940 School Website
The Lowry Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Coy	Hilton Lane Little Hulton, Worsley Manchester M28 0SY 1615295200 School Website
Bridgewater Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss E Henderson	Bridgewater Street Little Hulton Manchester Greater Manchester M38 9WD 01619211191 School Website
Wharton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Fielding	Rothwell Lane Little Hulton Worsley Salford Greater Manchester M38 9XA 01617904473 School Website
North Walkden Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Warburton	Worsley Road North Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3QD 01204571039 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walkden Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY 1.31 Miles

Moses Gate Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT 2.14 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 2.17 Miles

Atherton Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH 2.18 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 2.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And M Private Hire 0161 281 5555 4 Harcourt Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 3GN 1.15 Miles
Premier Chauffeurs 07500 220222 149 Harrowby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7DF 1.49 Miles
Enterprise Airport Direct 01204 791911 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.86 Miles
Pal Cars 01204 861010 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.86 Miles
S And D Priavte Hire 01204 704040 Unit 1A Bank Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.87 Miles
S And D Taxis 01204 575702 Bank St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.87 Miles
S And D Private Hire Taxis 01204 575702 Bank Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7PA 1.87 Miles
Bolton Link Taxis 01204 577777 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8EX 1.90 Miles
Great Lever Private Hire 01204 399999 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8EX 1.90 Miles
S And D Private Hire 01204 794448 80 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 7NY 1.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Little Hulton Pol Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cleggs Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Hulton Station Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Madamswood Road Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairhurst D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peel Hall D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kersal Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilton Lane Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Captain Fold Road Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridyard Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Amblecote Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain Street Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Salford Health Matters Little Hulton	Little Hulton Health Centre Haysbrook Avenue Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 0AY
Walkden & Little Hulton Pcn Hub 0161 9830210	Little Hulton Health Ctr Haysbrook Ave, Worsley Manchester M28 0AY
Cherry Medical Practice 0161 2125380	Little Hulton Centre Haysbrook Avenue Manchester M28 0AY
Dearden Avenue Medical Practice 0161 9830011	Little Hulton Hc 4 Longshaw Drive, Worsley Salford, Manchester M28 0BB
Manchester Road East Medical Practice 0161 7993233	Little Hulton Hc 4 Longshaw Drive, Worsley Salford, Manchester M28 0BB

Local Stores

Ellenbrook
Morston Close
Worsley
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M28 1PB
01617 028987
Store Website
1.27 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Walkden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, Ellesmere Retail Park Bolton Road Walkden Lancashire M28 3EE 0161 7032860 walkden@vets4pets.com Website 0.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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White Cross Vets Walkden
Mayfield Avenue Walkden Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 3JF 0161 799 5557 wal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.09 miles
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Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden
Petmedics Memorial Road Walkden Manchester Lancashire M28 3DS 0161 799 2299 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Darley House Veterinary Centre Ltd
19-25 Peel Street Farnworth Bolton Lancashire BL4 8AA 01204 573 413 Website 1.99 miles
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Medivet Tyldesley / Tyldesley Veterinary Centre
152 Elliott Street Tyldesley Manchester Lancashire M29 8FJ 01942 871700 Tyldesley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.07 miles

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Atherton Veterinary Centre
124 Bolton Road Atherton Manchester Lancashire M46 9JZ 01942 876 873 athertonvetcentre@gmx.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 1.75 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).

Location what3words rising.fears.magma

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 2.05 miles

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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 2.55 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 3.19 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
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 3.27 miles

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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 3.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	16.8°C	16.1°C	13.2°C	13.1°C	15.9°C	19.7°C	21.8°C	21°C	21.3°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.1°C	13°C	13°C	15.9°C	19.7°C	21.8°C	21°C	21.3°C	20.1°C	18.7°C	17.9°C

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Temp	16.8°C	16.2°C	15°C	14.3°C	15°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	22.3°C	23°C	22.9°C	19.2°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.2°C	15.1°C	13.8°C	14.7°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	24.2°C	24.9°C	24.9°C	19.2°C	13.8°C

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Temp	12.9°C	11.5°C	10.8°C	10.6°C	11°C	12.9°C	16°C	19.6°C	21.4°C	21.5°C	17.8°C	14.9°C
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