Woodley, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SJ938922 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOCKPORT |
| Postcode district | SK6 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Woodley is a lively suburb located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It sits on the east side of the Peak Forest Canal. Woodley is close to other areas like Bredbury and Romiley. It also borders Tameside at Gee Cross.
The name Woodley means "a clearing in the wood." This makes sense because the area has many trees and green spaces. Long ago, Woodley was part of Cheshire.
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Places of Worship in Woodley
Woodley is home to several places of worship. One notable building is the Woodley Methodist Church.
Getting Around Woodley
Discover how people travel in and out of Woodley using different types of transport.
Train Travel in Woodley
Woodley railway station is part of the Hope Valley line. This line connects to places like Ashburys and Romiley. It also goes through Guide Bridge.
Trains run every half hour from Monday to Saturday. They connect Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple. There are no train services on Sundays.
Bus Routes Serving Woodley
Buses are a great way to get around Woodley and nearby areas.
- Route 330 runs regularly between Stockport and Ashton-under-Lyne. It passes through Bredbury, Hyde, and Dukinfield.
- Route 382 connects Stockport directly to Woodley. This route goes via Bredbury and Romiley.
Major Roads in Woodley
Woodley is well-connected by road. It is very close to Junction 25 of the M60 motorway. The M60 is a large road that circles Manchester.
The A560 also goes through Woodley. This road links Altrincham, Stockport, Gee Cross, and Hattersley.
Canal Journeys Through Woodley
The Peak Forest Canal flows right through Woodley. This historic canal features a long tunnel. The tunnel goes underneath the A560.
Learning and Schools in Woodley
Woodley has several schools for young people.
Primary Schools in Woodley
There are two main primary schools in Woodley:
- Woodley Primary School: This school used to be called Woodley Infant and Junior schools. It also had a nursery connected to Woodley Methodist Church.
- Greave Primary School: This school is located in Greave. It is right on the border with Romiley.
Some primary-aged children also attend St. Marks C. of E. Primary School. This school is in nearby Bredbury on Redhouse Lane. It was originally the main infant and junior school for the area.
Secondary Education Options
After primary school, most students from Woodley go on to secondary schools. The popular choices include Werneth School, Marple Hall School, or Harrytown Catholic High School.
Community Life in Woodley
Woodley has several local pubs where people can gather. These include The White Hart, The Railway, The Navigation, and The Woodley Arms.
Sports and Activities in Woodley
Woodley is a great place for sports. It has facilities for football and cricket.
Football in Woodley
Woodley is home to Stockport Town, a semi-professional football club. They play in the tenth tier of English football. Their home ground is at Stockport Sports Village.
Stockport Sports Village is located in Woodley. It offers many facilities for sports and fitness. These include a gym, a sauna, football pitches, and various fitness courses.
Cricket in Woodley
Woodley Cricket Club plays its home matches at its own facilities. These are located on High Lane.
Woodley's Industrial Past: Mills
Woodley once had several mills. These were important for local industries. Some of these old mill sites still exist today, while others have been taken down.
Mills Still Standing
- Woodley Mill
- Thorn Works (once known as Middle Mill)
- Wellington Works (formerly Botany Mill)
Mills That Are Gone
- Wood Mill, Woodley
- Top Mill
- Star Mill
Images for kids
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Woodley Methodist Church - exterior
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Woodley Methodist Church interior
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Canal at Hyde Road
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Canal Bridge near Hyde Road
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Woodley looking southeast, showing the old J. G. Naylor abrasives mill factory at the bottom center and Woodley railway station on the left.
