Towns in Greater Manchester

Bolton

A typical northern industrial town said to be the biggest town in the country, with plenty of local countryside and attractions and things to do.

Westhoughton

Horwich

A former industrial town in northwest Bolton at the foot of the West Pennine Moors.

Little Lever

Little Lever is a town in the borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It lies on the River Irwell and has a population of 7,919 (Census 2011). Little Lever was a largely rural township until 1878, when it was incorporated into the Borough of Bolton.

Salford Quays

Rochdale

Rochdale is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies in a wide valley at the foothills of the South Pennines on the River Roch.

Littleborough

Wigan

Wigan, a significant town situated in Greater Manchester, England, stands as a testament to a rich industrial past and a heritage that dates back to the Roman times.

Tyldesley

Tyldesley, a town nestled in the metropolitan borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Atherton

Atherton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester,.

Hulme

Hulme, located just a short distance south of Manchester’s bustling city centre, is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood with a unique identity and deep cultural roots.

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe is a large residential area in the southern part of Manchester, known for its extensive green spaces, strong community spirit, and rich local history.

Spinningfields

Spinningfields is known as the city of Manchester's financial centre, and is home to a number of banks, professional services firms, and media organisations

Ancoats

Ancoats has undergone huge changes over the past few years, with new bars and restaurants popping up all over the place.

New Islington

Manchester's New Islington is an inner-city area of Manchester, in North West England.

Castlefield

Castlefield is an area of central Manchester in North West England.

Trafford

Trafford is an area of Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, it includes the towns of Sale, Stretford and Urmston.

Cheetham Hill

A lively area of Manchester known for its popularity in the rag trade.

Ardwick

Ardwick is a district in Manchester, England, situated just to the southeast of the city centre.

Bury

The site of the fortified manor house known as Bury Castle, begun in 1469 by Sir Thomas Pilkington, lord of the manor of Bury.

Ramsbottom

Prestwich

Radcliffe

Oldham

Oldham is a town in Greater Manchester, England, and is part of the metropolitan borough of Oldham.

Chadderton

The Greater Manchester town of Chadderton is located next to Oldham on the River Irk.

Saddleworth

Saddleworth, located in the northeastern corner of Greater Manchester, is a unique and picturesque area known for its scenic beauty.

Urmston

Urmston, a charming suburb located in the heart of Manchester! Just a short distance from the bustling city center

Stalybridge

Stalybridge sits as a picturesque urban town within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, England.

Eccles

Eccles, situated in the borough of Salford in Greater Manchester, England.

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Chorlton-cum-Hardy, often simply referred to as Chorlton, is a vibrant and charming suburb in the south of Manchester.

Sale

Sale is a town in Greater Manchester, England, situated on the south bank of the River Mersey.

Worsley

A village on the old Bridgewater Canal with a variety of historic buildings and industrial remains.

Walkden

Stockport

Stockport is a town in South Manchester, England. It has a population of around 153,000 and is well known for its hat industry.

Marple

Marple is a town in Stockport, Greater Manchester and is situated on both the River Goyt and the popular Peak Forest Canal.

Bredbury

Bredbury is a suburban town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Ashton-under-Lyne

A former cotton town with evidence of historic occupation going back to the bronze age.

Ashton-in-Makerfield

The village of Ashton-in-Makerfield is a small community in the valley of the River Tame, just south of Wigan and five miles north east of Manchester.

Altrincham

Altrincham is a town in Greater Manchester, England, south of the River Mersey and northwest of Sale. Historically part of Cheshire.

Dukinfield

Dukinfield is a town located in the metropolitan borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, England.

Hyde

Hyde is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England.

Astley

Astley, a village located in the Wigan area of Greater Manchester, is known for its semi-rural charm, rich heritage.

Mossley

Mossley, a small yet vibrant town in Greater Manchester, lies on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, nestled within the picturesque foothills of the Pennines.

Towns near Greater Manchester

There are some Towns nearby in counties adjacent to Greater Manchester

St Helens

Billinge

Billinge is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, in Merseyside, England.

Speke

Speke is a district of Liverpool, England. It is located about 3 miles south-east of the city centre, on the eastern bank of the River Mersey.

Southport

Formby

Wallasey

Birkenhead

Birkenhead is a town at the Mersey estuary in England, on the Wirral peninsula.

Ilkley

Ilkley is a charming town in Yorkshire, England that is well worth a visit.

Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge is a market town that lies in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England.

Halifax

Halifax, located in West Yorkshire, England, is a town steeped in history, blending industrial heritage with natural beauty.

Todmorden

Todmorden, nestled in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire.

Huddersfield

Huddersfield, a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, is known for its rich industrial heritage and vibrant cultural scene.

Bradley

Bradley is a district located in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. Situated outside of Huddersfield town centre.

Otley

Otley is a town and civil parish in West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 12 miles to the north west of Leeds and 11 miles south east of Bradford.

Headingly

The town of Headingly - now a suburb of Leeds is known for its trendy eateries and pubs and the home of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Pudsey

Pudsey is a small town in the north of Leeds, England.

Leeds Dock

Leeds Dock, one of the must-see destinations in Leeds.

Ossett

Ossett is a town in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England.

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Pontefract

Pontefract is a small town in West Yorkshire, England, located on the River Aire.

Hebden Bridge

Hebden Bridge is a charming and vibrant market town located in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England.

Dewsbury

Dewsbury is a town in West Yorkshire, England.

Keighley

Keighley, located in West Yorkshire, England, is a vibrant town with a rich history and a distinctive character.

Holmfirth

Holmfirth is a picturesque town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England.

Mirfield

Mirfield is a small town located in West Yorkshire, England, situated along the banks of the River Calder.

Ellesmere Port

Warrington

Widnes

Knutsford

Blacon

Blacon is a suburb located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated just outside the city of Chester.

Saltney

Macclesfield

Wilmslow

Wilmslow is a small town located in the county of Cheshire, England.

Congleton

Sandbach

The town of Sandbach is also home to two historic manors, Wheelock Hall and Sandbach Hall.

Frodsham

Frodsham is a charming market town located in Cheshire, in the north-west of England.

Bollington

Bollington is a charming town located in the heart of Cheshire, in the northwest of England.

Runcorn

Runcorn is a charming town located in the county of Cheshire, England.

Northwich

Northwich is a charming market town located in the heart of Cheshire, England.

Crewe

Crewe is a railway town located in the county of Cheshire in the North West of England.

Castleton

Castleton in Derbyshire is home to the fantastic limestone caves of Blue John Cavern and Speedwell Cavern, overlooked by the mighty Mam Tor.

Buxton

A small town in Derbyshire, famed as one of the old spa towns and still popular with tourists today.

Darley Dale

Hope

The village of Hope and the Hope Valley in Derbyshire is a picturesque area is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

Bakewell

Bakewell is a charming market town nestled in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, lying alongside the gentle meander of the River Wye.

Darwen

Darwen borders the windswept West Pennine Moors with its wonderful landscape and magnificent views.

Chorley

Chorley is also home to the beautiful Astley Hall, a historic house and museum set in the stunning Astley Park.

Leyland

Nelson

Nelson in Lancashire is first mentioned as an entry in the Domesday Book and grew as a textile mill town during the Industrial Revolution.

Blackburn

Blackburn is a large town in Lancashire, England.

Burnley

Blackpool

Cleveleys

A small, seaside town on the west coast of Lancashire.

Accrington

A town famed for its bricks, which were known to be the hardest building bricks in the world.

Morecambe

A typical northern seaside town, now sadly lacking it's once popular theme park but retaining its fantastic views across the bay to the Lakeland peaks.