New homes in Greater Manchester
Welcome to Greater Manchester, a lively metropolitan area stretching across 1,276 square kilometres. Home to the cities of Manchester and Salford, Greater Manchester is one of the populous regions in the UK. From dry slope skiing to hikes across open moorlands, there’s plenty here to enjoy – including the chance to put down roots in one of our new build homes across Greater Manchester.
Living in Manchester
Greater Manchester is a large metropolitan county containing two cities – Manchester and Salford – and 10 boroughs, all well connected by an extensive network of motorways, buses and trams. It borders Cheshire to the south, Lancashire and Yorkshire to the north, and Derbyshire to the southeast.
Alongside Salford and Manchester, Greater Manchester provides access to a wide range of cities across the North West: Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Preston, Blackpool and Stoke-on-Trent all lie within 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive of the county. With a strong cultural scene, hundreds of everyday amenities and a wide range of schools, Greater Manchester is a place many people are proud to call home.
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What Living in Manchester is Like
Our new homes in Greater Manchester enjoy easy access to much of what the North West has to offer, from a well-connected public transport system to numerous entertainment venues around Manchester and Salford. From your new home, you’re well-placed for everything from time on the slopes to nights out with friends.
The Trafford Centre – the third largest shopping centre in the UK – is located a short drive south of Salford in Trafford Park. It’s a popular spot for a day of shopping, with over 200 shops including Urban Outfitters, Lush, The North Face, Fatface and LEGO. The centre also has a food hall, a cinema, and several on-site activities such as golf and laser quest. If you’re feeling active, you can head across the road for an evening of skiing in the Snow Centre, where you’ll find the UK’s longest real snow ski slope located indoors.
Visiting Manchester? The Printworks, one of the city’s best-known entertainment venues, is a great place to start. Just a 3-minute walk from the Manchester Victoria train station, it contains a VUE cinema, a bowling alley, a mini golf course and a gym. It’s even home to a Boom Battle Bar, where you can try your hand at axe throwing, play VR golf or try out augmented reality darts.
When it comes to local nightlife, Manchester’s Gay Village is famous for its bars and clubs, while Chinatown is the place to go if you’re looking for late-night restaurants and eateries. If you’re after a more laid-back night out with friends, the Northern Quarter is home to live music venues, bohemian restaurants and independent shops, alongside art galleries, museums and local markets.
Over in Salford, you’ll find a strong media and arts scene, with theatres, art galleries and shops around the Quays. One of the standout spots is the Lowry, a modern stage with an art gallery attached, where you can catch live music, seasonal events and theatre performances. Additionally, you can head across the Millenium Bridge to find the IWM North War Museum, where exhibits about both World Wars are on display next to an art gallery. Both cities sit close to miles of local moorland, from the West Pennine Moors to the Peak District. If you’re looking for things to do outdoors in Greater Manchester, the National Trust site of Dunham Massey offers a 300-acre deer park a short drive southwest of Salford, while Lyme Park offers beautiful views of the Peak District from the hills just south of Stockport. You’ll also find moorland walks around the Saddleworth region, including a popular circular route around Dovestones Reservoir, while other rural areas are easy to reach from Glossop, Bolton and Bury.
GETTING AROUND
Transport in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is served by the Bee Network, a comprehensive system of trams and buses operated by the local government. The network is constantly expanding, with new bus routes added to suburban areas each year, and plans in place to extend the tram lines.
Thanks to the Bee Network, our new homes in Greater Manchester benefit from a total of 99 tram stops across 9 lines, covering a wide range of towns and suburbs such as Oldham, Ashton, Trafford, Eccles, Didsbury and Altrincham. Trams run frequently throughout the day, and are spread across four ‘zones’ that determine the travel fee. You can also catch Bee Network buses for a single journey fee of £2, making it easier to travel into Salford and Manchester from all of Greater Manchester’s towns and suburbs – even rural areas like Saddleworth and Glossop.
Manchester Piccadilly is the largest train station in the county, which operates 14 platforms and connects the city centre to destinations such as Manchester Airport, London, Chester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Crewe. You can catch trains into Piccadilly from most parts in Greater Manchester, including outer-area stations like Mossley, Gathurst and Smithybridge.
Your new house in Greater Manchester doesn’t only benefit from public transport: you’ll have access to numerous motorways, A-roads and bypasses to help you get around the county by car. The M60 connects the towns of Oldham, Hyde, Stockport, Eccles, Prestwich and Bury to each other, as well as to the Manchester and Salford city centres. You’re also close to motorways such as the M6 to Carlisle, the M61 to Preston and the M62 to Liverpool and Leeds. Greater Manchester doesn’t currently restrict road travel with a clean air charging zone, allowing you to drive through the city centres without paying extra fees. As for international travel, Greater Manchester is home to Manchester Airport, a 3-terminal international airport connecting you to hundreds of destinations across the globe.
