Where is Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester is a county just south of Lancashire, north of Cheshire and west of both Derbyshire and West Yorkshire. The county neighbours Merseyside to the west and overlooks the Peak District, with its stunning valleys and gorges.
Transport in Greater Manchester
Several of the major towns and cities in Greater Manchester are connected through the Bee Network, an interconnected network of buses, trams and trains that connect many of the major towns in Greater Manchester – including the likes of Altrincham, Eccles, Rochdale, and Ashton-under-Lyne – to each other as well as to Manchester City Centre.
There are almost 100 train stations scattered across Greater Manchester, the largest of which is Manchester Piccadilly Station, offering services to London Euston, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff and more.
The M60 motorway connects Manchester City Centre to suburbs including Trafford and Oldham. The city also offers Manchester Airport, the third busiest airport in the UK with international flights.
Shopping in Greater Manchester
Manchester is a major retail hub, home to The Arndale and The Trafford Centre. Beyond the city, shopping centres such as The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury, Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park in Bolton, Crownpoint Shopping Park in Denton, and Stockport Retail Park also stand out for their size and variety of retailers.
Things to do in Greater Manchester
Manchester city centre offers an eclectic nightlife with activities such as axe throwing, escape rooms and independent cinemas.
Families can visit The Trafford Centre for attractions like LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE.
For outdoor fun, try Zip World at Heaton Park or the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Gorton. Don’t miss Parklife Festival in Heaton Park each June, with past headliners like 50 Cent, Mark Ronson, Doja Cat, and The 1975.
Popular places to live in Greater Manchester
Cheadle
Near Stockport, Cheadle is known for its parks including Abney Hall Park, Bruntwood Park, and Mersey Vale Nature Park. It also offers a popular golf club and rail connections to Manchester Piccadilly in under 20 minutes.
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Atherton
Located near Bolton and Manchester, Atherton is a quieter, commuter-friendly town with canal walks, a leisure centre, GPs, shops and more. The train to Manchester Victoria takes as little as 23 minutes.
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Altrincham
This market town benefits from city-centre tramlines and proximity to Manchester Airport (less than 4 miles away). Enjoy nearby parks, a golf course, and a short drive to Dunham Massey Deer Park.
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