Leisure
Leisure facilities in Eccles are exceptional with a number of local parks/recreation grounds and a public leisure centre in the town that cater for all kinds of sporting activities including the Cleavley’s athletics club at Winton.
Fit City Eccles contains a double storey gym, fitness studios and swimming pool.
Within a short distance of Eccles, you’ll find fantastic national attractions including the award winning Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry, which are set in the magnificent waterside location of Salford Quays – a UK top tourist destination.
Shopping
The main shopping area is Eccles town centre where there is a new purpose built indoor market, Morrison’s store and, just a short walk from the centre, West One Retail Park. There are a great variety of shops throughout the centre from high street, national brands to independent traders. Monton Village also offers a variety of independent shops from bicycles to clothing shops to home furnishings. There are also shops running along Liverpool Road from Eccles town centre through to the motorway.
In addition, Manchester city centre and The Trafford Centre (Jn 9 & 10 M60) are the last word in shopping destinations for the shopaholic!
Food, Drink and What's On
There’s a great choice of pubs and restaurants from those in the town centre and along Liverpool Road to Monton Village. Browse your local free paper for listings.
Public Transport
Eccles has exceptional public transport links and with the transport interchange (bus station, Metrolink and taxi rank) at the town centre, the rest of Greater Manchester is easily accessible. A short walk up Church Street will take you to Eccles Rail Station, with quick connections to central Manchester.
You can get more detailed information on bus services and Metrolink by calling 0161 228 7811 and on train services by calling 08457 484950. Alternatively, the Eccles Travelshop on Church Street, provides all the maps and timetables you will need to get around the region.
Education
For information about admissions and pre-school provision contact:
Children's Services Directorate 0161-794 4711.
Medical Centre
Eccles is well served by doctors and dentists including two large health centres.
For further information contact:
Eccles Health Centre
Corporation Rd
Eccles M30 0EL.
Tel: 0161 788 7337
or
Salford PCT
St James's House
Pendleton Way
Salford M6 5FW
Tel: 0161 212 4800
Useful Numbers
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Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency:
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999 |
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Police General enquiries:
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0161 872 5050 |
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Eccles Police Station
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0161 856 5328 |
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Gas Escapes
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0800 111999 (24 Hours) |
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Gas Customer Enquiries
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0845 6091122 |
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Electric Customer Enquiries
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0845 7888400 |
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Electricity No Supply
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0800 195 4141 (24 hrs) |
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General Enquires
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0800 1950101 |
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North West Water Authority
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08457 462200 (24 hour service) |