Bredbury is a Town in the county of Greater Manchester.
Bredbury is a suburban town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Historically part of Cheshire, Bredbury has developed from its agricultural roots into a thriving residential area. It lies just east of Stockport town centre and enjoys excellent transport links to Manchester and other surrounding areas, making it a convenient location for commuters and families alike.
In its early history, Bredbury was a small farming community, but like many places in the North West of England, it expanded rapidly during the industrial revolution. The area became known for its cotton mills, and the construction of the nearby Peak Forest Canal in the 19th century helped facilitate the transport of goods. Although the mills have long since closed, some of the old industrial buildings still stand, offering a glimpse into Bredbury’s past.
Today, Bredbury is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing, from traditional terraces and semi-detached houses to more modern developments. It has a variety of local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, making it a popular choice for families. Bredbury Park and nearby Woodbank Park offer residents green spaces for leisure and recreation, providing a respite from the more urbanised areas of Greater Manchester.
One of the key features of Bredbury is its strong transport links. The M60 motorway passes close by, giving easy access to Greater Manchester and beyond, while Bredbury railway station provides regular train services to Manchester and Stockport. This connectivity makes the town particularly attractive to those working in the city but looking for a quieter place to live.
Bredbury is also close to the rolling hills of the Peak District, offering residents the chance to enjoy both suburban living and easy access to the countryside. Despite its modern growth, the town retains a sense of its historical character, with some traditional local pubs and older buildings still standing. All in all, Bredbury offers a balance of convenience, community, and access to nature, making it a pleasant and practical place to call home in Greater Manchester.
Bredbury postcode: SK6 2
There are great places to visit near Bredbury including some great towns, hills, hiking areas, old mines, ancient sites, round cairns, ruins, historic sites, lakes, historic monuments, rivers and streams, woodlands, geological features, historic buildings, nature reserves, villages, country parks, waterfalls, events, bluebell woods, sssis, parks, shopping centres, gardens, canals, cities, museums, disused railway lines, moated sites and airports.
There are a several good towns in the Bredbury area like Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough.
There are a number of hills near Bredbury including Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
The area around Bredbury features a number of interesting hiking areas including Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, and Burnt Edge.
Old Mines to visit near Bredbury include Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Mines, Winter Hill Tunnel, Rivington Moor Colliery (ruin), Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Hole Bottom Mining Area, and Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin).
The area around Bredbury boasts some of the best ancient sites including Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp.
Don't miss Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill's round cairns if visiting the area around Bredbury.
Bredbury's best nearby ruins can be found at Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, Ouzel Hall (site of), Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin), Prospect (ruin), Rivington Moor Bell Pits (ruin), and Burnt Edge Colliery (ruin).
Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like historic sites.
Bredbury has some unmissable lakes nearby like Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir.
There are a number of historic monuments near Bredbury including Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Bredbury include Rushtons Brook, Holden's Brook, Stones Bank Brook, Cadshaw Brook, Roscow Clough, Dean Brook, and Raveden Brook.
The area around Bredbury boasts some of the best woodlands including Fox Hill Plantation, Ousel Nest Quarry, Walker Fold Woods, Raveden Clough, Roscow's Tenement Clough, Dean Wood - Rivington, and Rivington Hall Wood.
Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough are some of Bredbury best geological features to visit near Bredbury.
Bradshaw Brook Viaduct, Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, and Sheephouse Farm are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like historic buildings.
Bredbury has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Aspull Sough, and Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve.
The area around Bredbury boasts some of the best villages including Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Darcy Lever, and Whelley.
Don't miss Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, and Pennington Flash's country parks if visiting the area around Bredbury.
Roscow Clough Waterfall, Smithills Hall Park Waterfall, Langshaw Ford Weir, Raveden Clough Waterfall, Raveden Plantation Waterfall, Yarrow Reservoir Overflow Cascade, and Upper Rivington Reservoir Yarrow Outflow are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like waterfalls.
There are a several good events in the area around Bredbury like Rivington Pike Easter.
Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like bluebell woods.
The area around Bredbury's best sssis can be found at Nob End SSSI.
There are a number of parks near Bredbury including Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park.
Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale are some of Bredbury best shopping centres to visit near Bredbury.
There are a number of gardens near Bredbury including The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal at Prestolee, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Haigh, Top Lock at Wigan, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Crooke, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Shevington, Rochdale Canal Western Section, and Bridgewater Canal are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like canals.
Salford, and Manchester are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like cities.
There are a number of museums near Bredbury including Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum Salford, and Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green.
There are a number of disused railway lines near Bredbury including The Old Whelley Line, Lancashire Union Joint Line, Ringley Road Station (ruin), Clifton - Accrington and Colne Line (disused), and Linnyshaw Loopline.
Bredbury is near some unmissable moated sites like Wigan Golf Club,
Manchester Airport is a great place to visit close to Bredbury if you like airports.
Bredbury History
There are some historic monuments around Bredbury:
Places to see near Bredbury
History of Bredbury
The Romans surveyed and constructed a road between the forts of Mamucium (Manchester) and Ardotalia (Melandra Castle at Gamesley) over this ancient track and this in turn became an 18th-century turnpike road and the Liverpool to Skegness trunk road, the A560.
