Welcome to Bowlee

Bowlee is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Middleton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bowlee is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Bowlee is its proximity to Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. Heaton Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a wide range of activities and attractions. The park features a boating lake, a golf course, a farm, and a number of playgrounds and sports facilities. There are also a number of events held in the park throughout the year, including music festivals, fun runs, and fireworks displays.

Bowlee is also well-connected to the rest of the region, with easy access to the M60 motorway and a number of public transport links. The village is served by a number of bus routes, which provide regular services to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train station is located in Middleton, which is just a short drive or bus ride away. Overall, Bowlee is a great place to live for those who enjoy the peace and quiet of village life, while still being within easy reach of the city.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Ridley	Mersey Drive Whitefield Manchester Greater Manchester M45 8LN 01617666298 School Website
Unsworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Grundy	Blackley Close Unsworth Bury Lancashire BL9 8LY 1617664876 School Website
Ribble Drive Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Higson	Ribble Drive Whitefield Manchester Greater Manchester M45 8TD 01617666625 School Website
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Bowes	Ribble Drive Whitefield Manchester Lancashire M45 8NJ 1617666628
Bury And Whitefield Jewish Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Kobak	Parr Lane Bury Greater Manchester BL9 8JT 01617662888 School Website
Unsworth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alex Fair	Parr Lane Bury Lancashire BL9 8LP 1617969820 School Website
Elms Bank Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Orienne Langley-Sadler	Ripon Avenue Whitefield Bury Lancashire M45 8PJ 1617661597 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Stand Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Branch	Rufford Drive Whitefield Manchester Greater Manchester M45 8PL 01617963392 School Website
Whitefield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Dickson	Victoria Avenue Whitefield Manchester Greater Manchester M45 6DP 01617662852 School Website
St Bernadettes Roman Catholic Primary School Whitefield Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Proctor	Abingdon Avenue Whitefield Manchester Greater Manchester M45 8PT 01617666098 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clifton Rake Lane, Clifton, Greater Manchester, M27 8LL 2.74 Miles

Swinton (Greater Manchester) Station Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 6BT 3.59 Miles

Moorside Moorside Road, Moorside, Greater Manchester, M27 9RH 3.97 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 4.12 Miles

Mills Hill Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ 4.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueline Private Hire 0161 766 4444 Whitefield Centre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 8NH 0.39 Miles
Tandra Cars 0161 766 6667 249 Bury New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 8QP 0.81 Miles
Tandra Taxis 0161 796 5544 249 Bury New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 8QP 0.81 Miles
Domino Cabs 0161 723 4945 186 Bury New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 6QF 0.81 Miles
Magnum Whiteline Private Hire 0161 773 7111 186 Bury New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 6QF 0.81 Miles
Priority Chauffeur Services 0161 425 8463 53 Wilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M45 7FT 0.93 Miles
Heaton Cars 0161 798 8777 430 Bury New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 1BD 1.65 Miles
Prestwich Cars Ltd 0161 772 0000 215 Bury Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 1JF 1.81 Miles
Prestwich Taxi Company 0161 773 2211 215 Bury Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 1JF 1.81 Miles
4 Star Taxis 0161 723 0088 28 Church St West, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 2SQ 1.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Unsworth Medical Centre 0161 7664092	Unsworth Medical Centre Parr Lane,Unsworth Bury BL9 8JR
The Elms Medical Centre 0161 7662662	The Elms Medical Centre Green Lane, Whitefield Manchester M45 7FD
The Uplands Medical Practice 0161 7668221	Whitefield Health Centre Bury New Road Whitefield Manchester M45 8GH
The Birches Medical Centre 0161 7733037	The Birches Medical Ctr. Polefield Road Prestwich Manchester M25 2GN
Greyland Medical Centre 0161 7989818	Greyland Medical Centre 468 Bury Old Road Prestwich Manchester M25 1NL

Local Stores

Parr Lane - Bury
376 Parr Lane
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 8LU
01617 967079
Store Website
0.21 miles

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SPAR Whitefield
Unit 5, Ribble Drive
Whitefield
Whitefield
M45 8NE
01617962797
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

T A Irving
13 Church Lane Whitefield Manchester Lancashire M45 7NE 0161 766 2550 Website 0.83 miles
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Vets Now (Manchester) - 24/7 Emergency And Speciality Hospital
98 Bury Old Road Whitefield Manchester Lancashire M45 6TQ 0.98 miles

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Prestwich Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 474-504 Bury New Road Prestwich Manchester Greater Manchester M25 1AD 1.49 miles

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Bury Vets4pets Ltd
480 Manchester Road Bury Lancashire BL9 9NY 0161 763 6333 bury@vets4pets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Peter Fenton Equine Vets Ltd
Suite 1 639-641 Manchester Old Road Middleton Manchester Lancashire M24 4PN 0161 643 7724 peter.fenton.equine@zen.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Park Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 51 Bury Old Road Prestwich Manchester Lancashire M25 0FG 0161 773 1819 regan.prestwich@cvsvets.com Website 2.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Heaton Park
Heaton Park Is Located North Of Manchester City Centre And Covers An Area Of Over 600 Acres. The Park Includes The Grounds Of A Grade I Listed 18Th Century Country House, Heaton Hall. Lancashire M25 2GT 1.16 miles Located North Of Manchester City Centre, Off The M60 Motorway And A576.

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Clifton Marina
20 Clifton House Rd Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 6WP 3.18 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 3.18 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 3.23 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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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 4.76 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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The Loopline Tyldesley
The Loopline Goes From Little Hulton To Worsley Woods. We Let Our Doggies Off Lead On The Loopline But You Have To Be Careful Of Random Cyclists. It’S A Long Walk Through To Worsley Woods And Back. 132-134 Great Ancoats St Manchester Lancashire M4 6DE 5.46 miles You Can Get On To The Loopline At Various Locations In Walkden. Hilton Lane And Walkden Road Park Are Two Entries.

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