Welcome to Woodhouses

Woodhouses is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Failsworth and Hollinwood, and it is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Woodhouses Mill, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

One of the most notable features of Woodhouses is its strong sense of community. The village has a close-knit population, and residents are known for their friendly and welcoming nature. There are several community events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the annual Woodhouses Carnival, which is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the region. The village also has several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub, which serve as important gathering places for residents.

Despite its small size, Woodhouses has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several walking and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore the area. The village is also located close to several major towns and cities, including Manchester and Oldham, which offer a range of cultural and entertainment options. Overall, Woodhouses is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and community spirit of rural Lancashire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Co-Op Academy Broadhurst Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janette Gough	Williams Road Moston Manchester M40 0BX 1616814288 School Website
All Saints C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Sharp	Culcheth Lane Newton Heath Manchester M40 1LS 1616813455 School Website
The Greens Ens Other Independent Special School Ages:5-14 Head Teacher Melanie Entwistle	202 Droylsden Road Manchester M40 1NZ 1614592335
Christ The King Rc Primary School Manchester Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A Deacy	Culcheth Lane Newton Heath Manchester Greater Manchester M40 1LU 01616812779 School Website
St Wilfrids C Of E Junior And Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Brereton	Mabel Street Newton Heath Manchester Greater Manchester M40 1GB 01616811385 School Website
Spring Brook Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Dunne	Dean Street Failsworth Oldham Lancashire M35 0DQ 1618833431 School Website
Briscoe Lane Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Hall	Briscoe Lane Newton Heath Manchester Greater Manchester M40 2TB 01616811783 School Website
Propps Hall Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Kay	Propps Hall Drive Failsworth Manchester Greater Manchester M35 0ND 01617708400 School Website
Mather Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martine Buckley	Mather Street Failsworth Manchester Greater Manchester M35 0DT 01612191051 School Website
St Dunstans Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gabrielle Eccles	Bacup Street Moston Manchester Greater Manchester M40 9HF 01616815665 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moston Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JT 1.31 Miles

Ashburys Pottery Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY 2.42 Miles

Fairfield Booth Road, Fairfield, Greater Manchester, M43 6TT 2.46 Miles

Gorton Lees Street, Gorton, Greater Manchester, M18 8QU 2.50 Miles

Ardwick Blind Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6LY 2.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Travel Tax 0161 681 6636 Failsworth Ind Est/Morton St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0BN 0.06 Miles
Newco Cars 0161 684 7777 3 Millwright Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2JG 0.39 Miles
Startax Private Hire Ltd 0161 682 5544 Unit 6, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0EJ 0.76 Miles
Embassy Cars 0161 681 4992 457 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0AA 0.93 Miles
Euro Cars 0161 205 4545 312 Moston Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 9WB 1.12 Miles
Skyline Private Hire Taxis 0161 681 2000 734 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 9FD 1.35 Miles
Express Private Hire 0161 795 1111 231 Charlestown Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 7BD 1.51 Miles
Hastings Private Hire Ltd 0161 223 1066 649 Ashton New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4RX 1.55 Miles
Faridcars 07976 380513 6 Pugin Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 5QF 1.67 Miles
North West Chauffeur Drive 0161 740 3375 81 Grange Park Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 7AN 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Watchcote Po Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briscoe Lane Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newton Heath Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Joyce Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpebrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lightbowne Rd Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Failsworth Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Failsworth Po Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lord Lane Po Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bluebell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenyon Lane Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moston Lane Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashley Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Droylsden Road Surgery Branch	Newton Heath Health Centre 2 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF
Newton Heath Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Newton Heath Health Centre 2 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF
Newton Heath Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Newton Heath Health Centre 2 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF
Droylsden Rd Family Practice 0161 2412723	Newton Heath Health Ctr 2 Old Church Street Manchester M40 2JF
Newton Heath Medical Centre 0161 6811353	Newton Heath Health Ctre 2 Old Church Street Newton Heath Manchester M40 2JF

Local Stores

Ancoats - Blossom Street
45-49 Blossom Street
Ancoats
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 6AJ
01612 358435
Store Website
2.50 miles

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SPAR Droylsden
79
Sunniside Road
Droylsden
Manchester
M43 7GZ
0161 301 2859
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Newton Heath
1416 Oldham Road Manchester Lancashire M40 1EZ 0161 681 5166 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 0.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Failsworth
33 Ashton Road East Failsworth Manchester Lancashire M35 9AA 01616 676 545 failsworth@animaltrust.org.uk 1.07 miles


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The Avenue Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 405-407 Hollinwood House New Moston Manchester Lancashire M40 0JQ 0161 684 9449 regan.newmoston@cvsvets.com Website 1.40 miles
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Animals Treated
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M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Droylsden
399 Manchester Road Droylsden Manchester Lancashire M43 6QF 0161 370 1600 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Animals Treated
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Pet Friends Limited T/A Govets
Unit 1, Varley Business Centre James Street Manchester M40 8EL 01612021518 Website 1.73 miles
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Animals Treated
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Tameside Veterinary Clinic
Beehive House Greenside Lane Droylsden Lancashire M43 7AJ 0161 820 0830 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.95 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Clayton Vale
Good Open Spaces To Run In With Paths To Keep Your Shoes Clean :) Unnamed Road Manchester Lancashire M11 4LW 0.94 miles

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Clayton Vale And River Medlock
Pathed Walk Along The River Medlock. There Is A Refreshment Cabin At The Start Of The Walk. There Is Also A Purpose Mountain Bike In The Woods. 5 Keeley Cl Lancashire 0.94 miles

Location what3words dollar.cracks.loops

Phillips Park
Good Open Grassy Areas To Run On Paths For Prams, Bikes Etc, A Duck Pond And 2 Play Grounds 1 Sable Way Manchester Lancashire M11 4SZ 1.38 miles

Location what3words wipe.smiles.bands

Daisy Nook Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Daisy Nook Country Park. Daisy Nook Country Park Is Located In Failsworth, Greater Manchester. The Park Runs Through The Medlock Valley In An Area Once Called Waterhouses. M35 9WJ 2.22 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne Bypass (A635) Take A627 North Towards Oldham For Approx 1 Mile To Newmarket Road (Traffic Lights). Turn Left And Follow Newmarket Road For 3/4 Mile To Junction At Sharp Left Bend. Turn Right At Bend. Entrance To Car Park And Visitor Centre Is On The Right After 50 Metres.

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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 2.61 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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Debdale Park
2 Wall Way Manchester Lancashire M18 7WY 3.17 miles Marker Is The Car Park For Debdale

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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