Tracing its history back to the Iron Age Prestwich is located to the north of the River Irwell and the name Prestwich is derived from the Saxon meaning “Priest’s Retreat”, however there does not appear to be any mention of it in the Domesday Book, the first documented evidence of the settlement first appearing in 1194. In 1605 the population of Manchester was decimated because of the plague, Prestwich was directly linked to Manchester along, so the story goes, Butterstile Lane, gaining its name because it was here that the residents of Prestwich left supplies of butter on a stile for the townsfolk of Manchester. By 1827 Prestwich had become an important route to Manchester and a new route was created, Bury New Road to facilitate access. This was the Victorian era and together with road construction came the railways and by 1879 the first railways trains were running between Manchester, Whitefield and Bury. It was the ending of the First World War though that saw Prestwich grow at a phenomenal rate with new homes for the returning soldiers seeing much of Prestwich being built on. Today Prestwich is a popular location in which to live, many consider this to be one of North Manchester’s best kept secrets. Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool are all accessible off the relatively new Manchester Orbital motorway, the M60, hence the increasing popularity of the location. In short it offers good local family facilities, a compact town centre and motorway access and it also benefits from easy access to the Metro which takes you directly into the centre of Manchester.
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Premier Inn Manchester (Prestwich) *book online*
Dentist
Dental Practice
The Dental Practice
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr Ralph HI
Prestwich Health Centre
St Gabriel's Medical Centre
The Birches Medical Centre
Whittaker Lane Medical Centre
Golf Club
Restaurant
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Prestwich CC (Cricket)
Shops
Prestwich Pharmacy Ltd
Hodes Opticians
Nu Shooz
Footloose Shoes
Oaktree Counselling & Psychotherapy
Organic Family
Butterfingers Coffee House
Quirky Cafe
El Greco
Habers World
Boyko Delicatessen
Pauls Butchers
R Booth Butchers
Petal Pride
Estelles Florist
Creations Florist & Gift Shop
Samango
Lane Gallery
The Fireplace Shop
Activities
Team Manchester(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Prestwich
Fairways Lodge & Leisure Club (0.48 miles)
Fairways Lodge is close to Manchester City Centre making it an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers. At Fairways Lodge you will experience a warm welcome complemented by professional service. For those of you ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Manchester (Prestwich) (0.59 miles)
Located just off the M60, close to all major motorway links; this hotel is only 5 miles from Manchester city centre and within walking distance of the Metrolink. Local attractions include Heaton Park, Bury's world ... More | visit websiteCiti Village (1.00 miles)
Enjoy the comfort of your own home while staying in Manchester with these luxury 3-bedroom houses that rest in a secluded private close in Whitefield.
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Premier Inn Manchester (Heaton Park) (1.21 miles)
A conveniently situated Premier Inn just a quarter of a mile from Bowkervale tram station and 3 miles from Manchester train station. For shops and local amenities Manchester city centre is only 3 miles away. Our ... More | visit websiteWestlynne Hotel (1.26 miles)
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre, 2 miles (3.2 km) from junction 18 of the M62 and just a 5-minute walk from the Metrolink station, this privately owned hotel offers free parking and ... More | visit website
City Cottage (1.36 miles)
City Cottage is a newly established family run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere. All rooms have recently been fully refurbished. There is also free tea and coffee available ... More
West Lynne hotel (1.46 miles)
Westlynne Hotel is situated 2.5miles from city center with easyaccess to the motorway network.MEN arena, Gmex, Its easy to park at the hotel and use the metroThe Hotel also offer 1&2 BEDROOM luxury SHORT STAY ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Manchester North (Middleton) (1.86 miles)
Ideally located for easy access to M60, M62 and M66 motorways. This hotel is well positioned for many of Manchester's attractions including Manchester city centre, Manchester Old Trafford football stadium, Lancashire County Cricket Club and ... More | visit website
Abbey Hotel (2.11 miles)
The Abbey hotel is situated less than 2 miles from the city centre. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the local metro link station which is just one stop into the city centre. ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Manchester (Swinton) (2.20 miles)
Within easy reach of Manchester city centre, Salford and Swinton. On a frequent bus route and with easy access to major motorway links including the M60, M61 and M62. Close to the Lowry centre, Manchester ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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