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.
Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough are some of Bredbury best towns to visit near Bredbury.
There are a several good hills in the Bredbury area like Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
Bredbury has some unmissable hiking areas nearby like Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, and Burnt Edge.
There are a number of old mines near Bredbury including 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).
Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp are great places to visit near Bredbury if you like ancient sites.
Bredbury has some unmissable round cairns nearby like Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill.
The area around Bredbury features a number of interesting ruins including 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).
There are a number of historic sites near Bredbury including Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area.
Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir are some of Bredbury best lakes to visit near Bredbury.
Bredbury's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial.
The area around Bredbury boasts some of the best rivers and streams including Rushtons Brook, Holden's Brook, Stones Bank Brook, Cadshaw Brook, Roscow Clough, Dean Brook, and Raveden Brook.
Fox Hill Plantation, Ousel Nest Quarry, Walker Fold Woods, Raveden Clough, Roscow's Tenement Clough, Dean Wood - Rivington, and Rivington Hall Wood are some of Bredbury best woodlands to visit near Bredbury.
Bredbury's best nearby geological features can be found at Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough.
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.
There are a number of nature reserves near Bredbury including Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Aspull Sough, and Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve.
There are a several good villages in the Bredbury area like Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Darcy Lever, and Whelley.
Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, and Pennington Flash are some of Bredbury best country parks to visit near Bredbury.
There are a number of waterfalls near Bredbury including 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.
There are a several good events in the area around Bredbury like Rivington Pike Easter.
Bredbury has some unmissable bluebell woods nearby like Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park.
The area around Bredbury's best sssis can be found at Nob End SSSI.
Don't miss Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park's parks if visiting the area around Bredbury.
Shopping Centres to visit near Bredbury include Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale.
Gardens to visit near Bredbury include The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Canals to visit near Bredbury include 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.
The area around Bredbury features a number of interesting cities including Salford, and Manchester.
Museums to visit near Bredbury include Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum Salford, and Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green.
The area around Bredbury boasts some of the best disused railway lines including The Old Whelley Line, Lancashire Union Joint Line, Ringley Road Station (ruin), Clifton - Accrington and Colne Line (disused), and Linnyshaw Loopline.
The area close to Bredbury boasts some of the best moated sites including Wigan Golf Club.
Don't miss Manchester Airport's airports if visiting the area around Bredbury.
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.
