Welcome to Prestwich

Prestwich is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. It is located approximately 3 miles north of Manchester city centre and has a population of around 32,000 people. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Prestwich was a small agricultural village, but it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, with the development of cotton mills and other industries.

Today, Prestwich is a thriving town with a range of amenities and attractions. The town centre has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. Prestwich is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester, with easy access to the M60 motorway and several bus routes. The town also has its own Metrolink station, providing direct links to Manchester city centre and other destinations.

Despite its urban location, Prestwich has a strong sense of community and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. There are several community groups and organisations in the town, including a local history society, a gardening club, and a residents' association. The town also has a number of schools, including several primary schools and a high school. Overall, Prestwich is a vibrant and diverse town with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -0.8°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Spindle Point Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Bingham	Moss Lane Kearsley Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 8SE 01204333458 School Website
St Stephens C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paul Puckey	Bent Spur Road Kearsley Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 8PB 01204333642 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosie Knipe	Crompton Street Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3HP 01617907468 School Website
St Ambrose Barlow Rc High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Ben Davis	37 Ash Drive Wardley Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 9QP 01619211570 School Website
Woodbridge College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-25 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Cullen	Springfield Road Kearsley Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 8LB 1204332382 School Website
Wardley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Foster	Moss Bank Road Wardley Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 9XB 01619211098 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Rowley	Heathside Grove Walkden Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3NZ 01619211120 School Website
Christ The King Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Potts	Holly Avenue Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 3DW 01619211630 School Website
Kearsley Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Newton	Springfield Road Kearsley Bolton Greater Manchester BL4 8HY 01204332555 School Website
St Saviour C Of E Primary School Ringley Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Southern	Fold Road Stoneclough Ringley Bolton Greater Manchester M26 1EU 01204333437 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 1.06 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 1.16 Miles

Walkden Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY 1.25 Miles

Swinton (Greater Manchester) Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT 1.59 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 1.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kearsley Hire 01204 794777 6-8 Kearsley Mt Precinct, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8PZ 0.59 Miles
Minibus In Manchester 0161 959 1649 397 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6NF 0.79 Miles
M And M Private Hire 0161 281 5555 4 Harcourt Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 3GN 1.35 Miles
Class Act Executive Travel 0161 793 0442 33 Carlisle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EJ 1.41 Miles
Class Act Travel 07931 902120 33 Carlisle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EJ 1.41 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 6677 Chorley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6AZ 1.50 Miles
Enterprise Airport Direct 01204 791911 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.50 Miles
Pal Cars 01204 861010 41 Higher Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8HQ 1.50 Miles
1010 Taxis 0161 793 1010 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 1.52 Miles
Swinton Private Hire 0161 794 9898 720A Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6EW 1.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Lynn Drive Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Road Kearsley D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kearsley -95 Manchester Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Manchester Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kearsley Town Hall D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittle Street Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rydal Crescent D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittle Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holly Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulme Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Wardley Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stoneclough Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kearsley Medical Centre 01204 462200	Kearsley Medical Centre Jackson St, Kearsley Bolton Lancashire BL4 8EP
Walkden Medical Centre 0161 7025310	Walkden M/Ctr, 2 Hodge Rd Walkden, Worsley Manchester M28 3AT
The Limes Medical Practice 0161 7908621	The Limes Medical Centre 8-12 Hodge Road, Walkden Worsley Manchester M28 3AT
Walkden Gateway Medical Practice 0161 2131975	1St Fl Walkden Gateway 2 Smith Street Walkden Manchester M28 3EZ
Oakbank Medical Centre	Walkden Gateway 2 Smith Street Worsley Manchester M28 3EZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Walkden
148-154 Manchester Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 3LU
01617992153
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2 Priestley Road Worsley Manchester M28 2LY 0161 727 8527 info@mvsvets.co.uk Website 1.17 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 1.17 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 1.27 miles
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White Cross Vets Walkden
Mayfield Avenue Walkden Worsley Manchester Lancashire M28 3JF 0161 799 5557 wal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Walkden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, Ellesmere Retail Park Bolton Road Walkden Lancashire M28 3EE 0161 7032860 walkden@vets4pets.com Website 1.37 miles
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Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd
Heaps Cottage Off Ringley Road West Outwood, Radcliffe Manchester Lancashire M26 1DY 0161 724 4503 1.49 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.93 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 0.98 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 0.98 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 2.40 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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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 2.71 miles

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 3.82 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
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