Altrincham is to be found to the south west of Manchester, about eight miles away and today many of its 40,000 residents whilst working in the city appreciate the proximity of their market town to Manchester. Altrincham can trace its history back to Saxon times but it wasn’t until around 1290 that Altrincham was awarded its charter as a borough. As a market own in this period it grew in importance, there is a story that the lord of the manor diverted the Roman road from around the town towards its centre so as to increase the local trade at Old Market Place! It was the 18th century though that saw Altrincham grow into the town it is today, the arrival of the Bridgewater Canal, the Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway all made great contributions to the towns growth. In 1974 the town became part of Trafford Metropolitan Borough having been until then a part of Cheshire, today the town still regards itself as Cheshire as this is its postal address. In the town today there are numerous shops, both local and national chain stores providing an excellent range of products for the resident and visitor. Yet the town is convenient for a short trip to the rolling Cheshire countryside which nestles alongside its outskirts. With country homes that are open to the public, golf courses and other recreational facilities nearby Altrincham has adapted to satisfy the most demanding of residents or visitors.
Attraction
Dunham Massey Hall Park and Garden (NT)
Dentist
Docx P F & Associates
Gray's Dental Surgery
Greenwood Dental Practice
Greenwood Dental Practice
Doctor
Altrincham Medical Practice
Barrington Medical Centre
Park Medical Practice
Riddings Family Health Centre
St Johns Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Bridgfords Ltd
Dean Roger W & Co
Gascoigne Halman
Hilditch John N & Co
Macklin Ian & Co
Meller Braggins & Co
Golf Club
Altrincham
Dunham Forest
Ringway
Market
Cheshire Car BootPub and Bar
Clarinbridge Pub Co Ltd
Grapes Inn
Malt Shovels
Romper Inn
Restaurant
Brasserie (The)
Clarinz
Jamfish
Juniper
Snockers On The Green
School
Altrincham Prep School
Culcheth Hall
Forest School
Hale Prep School Ltd
Loreto Preparatory School
North Cestrian Grammar School
St Vincent’s RC Infant School
Solicitor
Dr Sarah Norman & Co
Gaskells Solicitors
Hills Solicitors
Lavin Copitch Solicitors
Taxi
Shops
Boots
Wyevale Garden Centre
Paws For Thought
Pet Centre
Helgason's Pharmacy
Ross Maskell
Scotts Of Altrincham
Flannels
Mothercare
Gamestation
Antiques
Church Street Antiques Ltd
Squires Antiques
Places to Stay near Altrincham
Britannia Ashley Hotel (0.47 miles)
Overlooking the bowling green in the fashionable Cheshire village of Hale, this hotel sits close to a railway station providing easy access to Altrincham, Stockport and central Manchester. A 5-minute drive from ... More
Best Western Cresta Court Hotel (0.53 miles)
The Cresta Court is a modern contemporary hotel ideally located for Manchester Airport. Tatton Park and Dunham Massey are virtually on the doorstep. With easy access to Manchester City Centre you can find some of ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Manchester Altrincham (0.66 miles)
Stay at this Premier Inn and enjoy shopping, leisure facilities, a cinema and an ice skating rink on your doorstep. Just 5 minutes walk is a metro station and excellent transport links into Manchester city ... More | visit websiteAltrincham Lodge Hotel (1.61 miles)
Formerly the Premier Travel Inn Altrincham North the Altrincham Lodge offers good quality accommodation if you are working in the area of just visiting friends. With the metro just five minutes for links direct to ... More | visit website
The Bull's Head & Lodge (1.71 miles)
The Lodge at the Bull's Head offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a pleasant village-like location. Conveniently situated with easy access to the motorway network, Manchester Airport and the city ... More
Normanhurst Hotel (2.20 miles)
Sale's Oldest Established Hotel. Award Winning Restaurant. Large Gardens. Family Run Hotel. Friendly Staff. Central for all Manchester motorways. Close to Wythenshawe Hospital. 10 minutes walk to metrolink with access ... More
Belmore Hotel (2.36 miles)
Ash Farm Country Guest House (2.37 miles)
Brooklands Lodge (2.67 miles)
Travelodge Manchester Airport (2.72 miles)
The Travelodge Manchester Airport hotel is located only 0.5 mile from Manchester Airport and 10 miles from the city centre. With easy access to the M56, the Travelodge Manchester Airport hotel is an ideal base ... More | visit website
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