Welcome to Altrincham

Altrincham is a town in Greater Manchester, located about 8 miles southwest of Manchester city centre. It is a popular residential area with a population of around 52,000 people. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was a market town. Today, Altrincham is known for its vibrant town centre, excellent transport links, and high-quality schools.

One of the main attractions of Altrincham is its bustling town centre. The town has a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for shoppers and foodies alike. The market town heritage is still evident in the town centre, with a traditional market held every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. The town also has a thriving arts scene, with a number of galleries and theatres showcasing local talent.

Altrincham is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester and beyond. The town has its own train station, with regular services to Manchester city centre, Chester, and Liverpool. The town is also located close to the M56 motorway, providing easy access to Manchester Airport and the wider motorway network. Altrincham is also home to a number of high-quality schools, making it a popular choice for families looking to settle in the area.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Vincents Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Harrop	Orchard Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA15 8EY 01619118040 School Website
Altrincham C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Chrysler	Townfield Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 4DS 01619287288 School Website
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Lee Fishwick	Urban Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA15 8HT 01619118090 School Website
Loreto Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Roberts	Dunham Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 4GZ 01619288310 School Website
North Cestrian School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr L R Bergin	Dunham Road Altrincham Cheshire WA14 4AJ 1619281856 School Website
Navigation Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Joanne Patterson	Hawarden Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 1NG 01619125937 School Website
Loreto Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Beever	Dunham Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 4AH 01619283703 School Website
Stamford Park Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Price	Cedar Road Hale Altrincham Greater Manchester WA15 9JB 01619283608 School Website
Wellington School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Beeley	Wellington Road Timperley Altrincham Greater Manchester WA15 7RH 01619284157 School Website
Bowdon Preparatory School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Gee	Ashley Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 2LT 01619280678 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Altrincham Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EN 0.17 Miles

Navigation Road Navigation Road Station, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1SR 0.64 Miles

Hale Ashley Road, Hale, Greater Manchester, WA14 2UZ 0.77 Miles

Ashley Railway Station, Ashley, Cheshire, WA14 3QE 2.35 Miles

Manchester Airport Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR 3.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Contract Cars 0161 710 2053 12 Ambassador Place, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA15 8DB 0.06 Miles
Worlds Apart Chauffeur Hire 07775 244080 Flat 10, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1TL 0.27 Miles
Hale Taxis 0161 929 6422 99 Stockport Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA15 7LH 0.31 Miles
Altricham Taxis Ltd 0161 941 2222 99 Stockport Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA15 7LH 0.31 Miles
Station Cars 0161 928 6666 121 Navigation Rd, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1LJ 0.42 Miles
Acer Taxis 0161 291 1111 Unit 42/Atlantic St, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 5NQ 0.74 Miles
Acer Travel 0161 291 1111 Atlantic Business Centre, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 5NQ 0.74 Miles
Kabz Private Hire Taxi Service 0161 941 6229 Atlantic Business Centre, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 5NQ 0.74 Miles
Total Car Leasing 0844 884 1911 Atlantic Business Centre, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 5NQ 0.74 Miles
Trassord Cars 0161 747 1111 Manway Business Park/Canal Rd, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1TD 0.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Springfield Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wh Smith Altrincham Fbo Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wh Smith Downstairs Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ambassador Place Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mayors Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gaskell Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sandiwayplace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grafton Mall Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Tesco's Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grafton Mall Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Regent Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Hub - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centr 31-33 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF
Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Hub - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	31-33 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF
Barrington Medical Centre 0161 9289621	33 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF
St Johns Medical Centre 0161 9285522	Altrincham Health 31-33 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF
Altrincham Medical Practice 0161 9282424	Altrincham Medical Pract Lloyd House, 7 Lloyd St. Altrincham Cheshire WA14 2DD

Local Stores

Timperley
244 Stockport Road
Timperley
Altrincham
Greater Manchester
WA15 7UN
01619 803909
Store Website
1.28 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Altrincham
ALTRINCHAM SERVICE STATION
DUNHAM ROAD
ALTRINCHAM
ALTRINCHAM
WA14 4NX
01619268697
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hanson'S Vets Ltd.
40 Barrington Road Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1HJ 0161 928 8367 Reception@hansonsvets.co.uk Website 0.13 miles
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Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic
31 Barrington Road Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1HZ 0161 928 0101 0.36 miles

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Station House Veterinary Centre
157B Ashley Road Hale Cheshire WA14 2UZ 0161 941 1584 0.77 miles

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Altrincham Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7A, Altrincham Retail Park George Richards Way Altrincham Cheshire WA14 5GR 01619 279318 altrincham@vets4pets.com Website 0.87 miles
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Walker Green Veterinary Surgery
122 Moss Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 6JL 0161 903 9750 reception@w-v-s.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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Timperley Veterinary Centre
120 Wood Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 7PJ 0161 980 3663 timperleyvets@gmail.com Website 1.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunham Massey
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Dunham Massey Park. The Park Is Rich In Wildlife And Is Home To A Herd Of More Than 150 Fallow Deer. WA14 4SJ 2.26 miles From The M6 Motorway, Take Exit 19. From The M56 Motorway, Take Exit 7. Take The A56 Towards Altrincham/Manchester, Then The B5160 Charcoal Road.

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Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 2.99 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 3.35 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 4.00 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 4.14 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 4.18 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower
Temp	4.7°C	3.7°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.4°C	8.5°C	12.2°C	14.7°C	15.9°C	10.7°C	8.9°C	8.9°C
Feels Like	3.2°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	0.1°C	0.7°C	5.9°C	10°C	13.8°C	15.6°C	8.2°C	5.9°C	6°C

Tuesday	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	8.4°C	8.6°C	8.9°C	9.3°C	9.5°C	10°C	10.9°C	11.8°C	11.8°C	11.2°C	10.4°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	6.7°C	7.6°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.2°C	10.6°C	12°C	12°C	10.6°C	9.8°C	7.5°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	9.7°C	9.8°C	9.8°C	9.9°C	8.7°C	8.8°C	10.3°C	11.5°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	12.4°C	11.1°C
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