Wardley, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD765025 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M27, M28 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
Wardley is a neighborhood located in the City of Salford, which is part of Greater Manchester, England. It is close to other areas like Linnyshaw, Walkden, and Swinton.
Wardley's name comes from old English words. Weard means "ward" or "protection," and leāh means "clearing" or "wood." So, Wardley means "clearing by a fort." This name was first written down as Weardeleige way back in 1148.
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Getting Around Wardley
Wardley is a busy place for transport, with important roads passing through it.
Major Roads
The A580, also known as the "East Lancashire Road," goes right through Wardley. This road connects to the M61 motorway, which actually starts in Wardley. A motorway is a big highway designed for fast travel.
The M60 motorway also runs through the area. This is a major ring road that goes around Greater Manchester.
The A6 road, sometimes called Manchester Road, is another important route here.
Bus Services
You can catch frequent bus services (like the 36 and 37) on the A6 road. These buses connect Wardley to many nearby towns. You can travel to places like Bolton, Farnworth, Walkden, Swinton, Pendleton, Salford, and Manchester.
There is also a bus service (the 484) that runs through Wardley during the day from Monday to Saturday. This bus links Salford Royal Hospital to Prestwich, going through several other neighborhoods along the way.
Train Station
Wardley has its own train station called Moorside railway station. It's on Moorside Road, near the A6 road in Swinton. Before 1974, the station was known as Moorside and Wardley. Trains from this station can take you to Manchester Victoria and Wigan, passing through Atherton.
Interesting Places in Wardley
Wardley has some interesting spots, from historic buildings to local businesses.
Local Pubs and Shops
In the past, Wardley had three public houses, which are like local pubs: the Morning Star, the Red Lion, and the Brook Tavern. The Brook Tavern has now closed and has been turned into a small Tesco store, which is a supermarket. The Morning Star pub is still open and is run by Joseph Holt's Brewery.
Wardley Hall and Cemetery
Wardley Hall is a very old and important building. It is the home of the Roman Catholic bishop of Salford. Next to Wardley Hall, you'll find St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, also known as Wardley Cemetery.
Industrial Estate
The Wardley Industrial Estate is an area where many businesses and factories are located. It sits between the A6 (Manchester Road) and the A580 East Lancashire Road.
Local School
- St Ambrose Barlow RC High School is a school located in Wardley.
