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Just six miles east of Manchester City centre, Ashon-under-Lyne is a busy market town with a clear sense of its own identity. It is an established community that's enjoyed renewed prosperity in recent years. Liberty at St Petersfield is the towns rising star, opening the way for further growth and promising a high quality of life for those who choose to settle in the town.

Shopping

Ashton is famous for its historic markets - a large Victorian market hall, an open-air market of 140 stalls open seven days a week, and a monthly farmers market. Also in the town is The Arcades shopping centre and the refurbished Ladysmith Centre. More specialst  shops can be found on Stamford Street while an out-of-town retail park provides a base for familiar names such as Currys, Comet, B&Q, IKEA and Sainsburys.

Entertainment

Ashton has over 30 bars, pubs and clubs, as well as a wide range of restaurants and cafes. For mainstream entertainment the focus is Ashton Moss Leisure Centre which features a 14-screen Cineworld, 10-pin bowling and choice of popular eateries. For live performances, the music venue Whitchwood Live provides a stage for original and tribute bands, while the Tameside Hippodrome regularly hosts touring theatre shows.

Services, Sport and Leisure

Ashton is well-served by local amenities: a public libary, doctors, dentists, and the Tameside General Hospital. The town prides itself on its green spaces which include waterside ares along the river and canal. Local groups and sports clubs of all kinds- football, tennis, fencing - are always ready to welcome new members.

  • Ashton- Under- Lyne is about six miles eat of Manchester city centre and one mile east of Junction 23 of the M60 Manchester Ring Road.
  • Ashton- Under- Lyne railway station is on the main line between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds with regular services to these centres.
  • Manchester International Airport is approximately 15 miles away.
  • Ashton is served by local and national bus services.
  • The planned development of the Manchester Metrolink is due to extend to Ashton