Welcome to Eccles

Eccles is a town in Greater Manchester, England, located about 4 miles west of Manchester city centre. It is a bustling town with a rich history and a vibrant community. Eccles is known for its famous Eccles cakes, which are a type of pastry filled with currants and spices. The town is also home to the Eccles Theatre, which hosts a variety of performances throughout the year.

Eccles has a strong industrial heritage, with a history of manufacturing textiles, machinery, and chemicals. The town was once home to the largest soap works in the world, and the remains of the factory can still be seen today. Eccles is also home to the Bridgewater Canal, which was built in the 18th century to transport coal from the mines in Worsley to Manchester. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boaters and walkers.

Eccles has a diverse population, with a mix of different cultures and ethnicities. The town has a number of schools, including primary and secondary schools, as well as a college. Eccles is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester, with good transport links to Manchester city centre and other nearby towns. The town has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Salford City Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Haselden	Northfleet Road Peel Green Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 7PQ 01617895359 School Website
Barton Moss Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Unsworth	Trippier Road Peel Green Eccles Manchester M30 7PT 1619211840 School Website
Beech Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Spedding	Beech Street Winton Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 8GB 01619211606 School Website
St Gilberts Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Tyldesley	Cambell Road Winton Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 8LZ 01617895035 School Website
St Patricks Rc High School And Arts College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Byrne	56 New Lane Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 7JJ 01619212300 School Website
Godfrey Ermen Memorial C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Kinch	School Road Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 7BJ 01619211836 School Website
New Park Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Almut Bever-Warren	Off Green Lane Patricroft Eccles Greater Manchester M30 0RW 1615323254 School Website
Westwood Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sara Walker	Vaughan Street Winton Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 8DH 01617892598 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Wendy Mccormack	Nelson Street Patricroft Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 0GZ 01619211955 School Website
Holy Cross And All Saints Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annemarie Bell	Trafford Road Eccles Manchester Greater Manchester M30 0JA 01617894386 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Patricroft Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX 1.19 Miles

Eccles St Marys Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0DN 1.98 Miles

Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 2.28 Miles

Chassen Road Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY 2.33 Miles

Flixton Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL 2.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Worsley Cars 0161 707 0101 356A Worsley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 8JA 0.88 Miles
Fab Travel Ltd 0161 281 6828 28 Walnut Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 8LE 1.16 Miles
Homecare 0161 288 9090 4 Bright Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 0WG 1.49 Miles
Travel By Myles 07748 244458 17 Brackley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 9LG 1.51 Miles
Sutton Crane Hire 0161 748 1848 36 Davyhulme Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7DQ 1.61 Miles
Executive Travel 0161 707 3544 2A Vernon Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 0UE 1.68 Miles
Passenger Cars 0161 747 8000 Peel Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 8BN 1.69 Miles
Mini Cabs 0161 789 5555 38 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 0DF 1.86 Miles
Jfs Access Hire Services 01772 721175 55 Whitelake Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 5GN 1.98 Miles
Prestige Chauffeur Services 0161 794 2376 252 Worsley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0YF 2.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tripper Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookhouse Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Schofield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilbert Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Argosey Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Peel Green Pol Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
New Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brindle Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patricroft Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Westwood Park Pol Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lambton Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cordor Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walker Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
3/Springfield House Medical Practice 0161 8712450	Springfield Medical Ctr 384 Liverpool Rd, Eccles Manchester M30 8QD
Eccles & Irlam Pcn Hub 07593 447783	Spct - Eccles Gateway 1St Floor 28 Barton Lane Eccles M30 0UT
Barton Moss Secure Children's Home 01942 663140	Barton Moss Road Eccles Manchester M30 7RL
1/Monton Medical Practice 0161 7890011	Monton Med Ctr,Canal Side Monton Green, Eccles Manchester M30 8AR
Davyhulme Medical Centre 0161 7485559	130 Broadway Davyhulme,Urmston Manchester M41 7WJ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Euro Garage Trafford Centre Service Station
Trafford Centre Service Station
Manchester
M17 8AT
0161 7499525
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Buchanan Veterinary Group
170 Monton Road Monton Eccles Manchester Lancashire M30 9GA 0161 788 8632 1.49 miles

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Trafford Veterinary Centre
16A Davyhulme Circle Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 0SS 0161 747 9002 traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.71 miles

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Irlam Animal Clinic
Unit 5 Boundary Trading Estate Liverpool Road Irlam Lancashire M44 6FB 0161 7751322 Website 1.81 miles

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Buchanan Veterinary Group
77-79 Princess Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 5SQ 0161 748 1124 allisdhair.mcnaull@cvs.com 1.92 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstore 98 West One Retail Park Gilda Brook Road Salford M50 1ZD 0161 707 5256 eccles@jollyes.co.uk Website 2.14 miles


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R T Jones
109 Higher Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 9AX 0161 748 6177 2.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.02 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 4.05 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 4.05 miles

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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 4.07 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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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 4.71 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 To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 4.91 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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