Prestwich
Local Info
Prestwich is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is located approximately 6 miles north of Manchester city centre and has a population of around 31,000 people. Historically, Prestwich was a small agricultural village, but it experienced rapid growth during the Industrial Revolution as a result of the development of cotton mills and other factories in the area. Today, it is a residential suburb with a mix of housing types ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Prestwich has a number of local amenities including shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. It also has several parks and green spaces, including Heaton Park, which is one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. The town is well-connected to Manchester city centre and other nearby towns and cities via a range of public transport options, including buses and the Metrolink tram network.
