Welcome to Worsley

Worsley is a suburban town in Greater Manchester, England. It is located on the southern bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, about 7 miles west of Manchester city centre. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 17th century when it was a centre for coal mining and textile production. Today, Worsley is a popular residential area with a mix of modern housing developments and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Worsley is the Worsley Delph, a former coal mine that has been transformed into a nature reserve. The Delph is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, bats, and insects, and is a popular spot for walking and cycling. Another popular attraction in Worsley is the Bridgewater Canal, which runs through the town and is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The canal is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Packet House, which was once used as a toll house for the canal.

Worsley is also home to a number of schools, shops, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for families and young professionals. The town has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. Overall, Worsley is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of amenities, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Marks C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Mansfield	Aviary Road Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 2WF 01617903423 School Website
Co-Op Academy Walkden Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Hacker	Old Clough Lane Walkden Worsley Manchester M28 7JB 1618501625 School Website
Mesne Lea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Tonge	Walkden Road Walkden Worsley Manchester M28 7FG 1619211560 School Website
Bridgewater School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Judy Nairn	Drywood Hall, Worsley Road Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 2WQ 01617941463 School Website
James Brindley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Moore	Parr Fold Avenue Walkden Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 7HE 01617908050 School Website
Ellenbrook Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Roger Blackburn	Longwall Avenue Ellenbrook Worsley Manchester Greater Manchester M28 7PS 01617996347 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
Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giles Caldwell	Walnut Road Winton Salford Greater Manchester M30 8LE 01619212650 School Website
Broadoak Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Wild	Fairmount Road Swinton Manchester Greater Manchester M27 0EP 01617942326 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walkden Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY 1.00 Miles

Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 1.62 Miles

Patricroft Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX 2.13 Miles

Swinton (Greater Manchester) Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT 2.17 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 2.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fab Travel Ltd 0161 281 6828 28 Walnut Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 8LE 1.04 Miles
Worsley Cars 0161 707 0101 356A Worsley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 8JA 1.34 Miles
Lynch Taxis Ltd Streetways 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Road Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JF 1.60 Miles
Travel By Myles 07748 244458 17 Brackley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 9LG 1.65 Miles
Lynch Mini Buses And Taxis 0161 661 7777 Unit 5 Deans Trading Estate Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JH 1.66 Miles
Prestige Chauffeur Services 0161 794 2376 252 Worsley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0YF 1.68 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 9988 5 Deans Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 0JA 1.79 Miles
Lynch Taxis 0161 793 6677 Chorley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6AZ 1.89 Miles
M And M Private Hire 0161 281 5555 4 Harcourt Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 3GN 1.98 Miles
Kearsley Hire 01204 794777 6-8 Kearsley Mt Precinct, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8PZ 2.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Walkden Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadoak Road Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Woodside Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Earth Road Dd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ellenbrook Medical Centre 0161 7039091	Ellenbrook Medical Centre Ellenbrook Village Centre 14 Morston Close Worsley M28 1PB
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
The Gill Medical Practice 0161 7903033	The Gill Medical Centre 5 Harriet Street Walkden, Worsley Manchester M28 3DR
Walkden Gateway Medical Practice 0161 2131975	1St Fl Walkden Gateway 2 Smith Street Walkden Manchester M28 3EZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Euro Garage Worsley
Worsley service station
Walkden Road
Manchester
Manchester
M28 2RZ
01617028942
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons - Walkden
Petmedics Memorial Road Walkden Manchester Lancashire M28 3DS 0161 799 2299 reception@petmedics.co.uk Website 1.02 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 1.25 miles
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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 1.37 miles
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Manchester Veterinary Specialists
Unit A2 Priestley Road Worsley Manchester M28 2LY 0161 727 8527 info@mvsvets.co.uk Website 1.37 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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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 1.59 miles
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Buchanan Veterinary Group
170 Monton Road Monton Eccles Manchester Lancashire M30 9GA 0161 788 8632 1.85 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 1.21 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 2.43 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 2.45 miles

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 2.45 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 3.64 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 3.89 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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