Gatley Map

Gatley map, view the Greater Manchester town of Gatley, located in the county of Greater Manchester, England.

Detailed Street Map of Gatley Greater Manchester & Guide to the Area

Gatley Map Greater Manchester: Interactive map of Gatley, displaying the town situated in the county of Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Gatley area and a Gatley town centre map, showing Gatley Railway Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Gatley map are: Tesco Express, The Horse & Farrier, Gatley Station, Galleon Coffee, St James' Church, Gatley Medical Centre, The Prince of Wales, The Old Rectory Hotel, Gatley Hill Park, Friends of Scholes Park, Gatley Dental Lounge, Costa Coffee, Jon Richard Hair & Beauty, Kingsway School, The Little B, Sainsbury's Local, Cedars Medical Centre, Gatley Carrs Nature Reserve, Co-op Food, Oaklands School, Stockport Grammar School, Spice Heaven, Gatley Pharmacy, Styles & Smiles, Queens Road Surgery, Booths Café & Bakery, Yew Tree Clinic, A Plus Convenience Store, Gatley Green, Domino's Pizza, Greens Fish Bar, Bargain Booze, William Hill, St John's Methodist Church, Explore Learning Cheadle, Gatley Chiropractic Clinic, Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Gleavewood Care Home, Boots Pharmacy, The Post Box Café, Styal Prison Museum, Moughal's Indian Cuisine, Cheadle Fire Station, Gatley Primary School, The Cake Box, Santander Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme Medical Practice, Woodlands Surgery, The Griffin Hotel, Pizza Hut Delivery, The Laundrette.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green, Didsbury, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Handforth, Bramhall, Sharston, Edgeley, Hazel Grove, Adswood, Withington, Burnage, Baguley, Benchill, Styal, Woodhouse Park, Brooklands, Sale Moor, Timperley, Altrincham, Davenport, Levenshulme, Rusholme, Hulme, Moss Side, East Didsbury, Northern Moor, Fallowfield.

Gatley is one of those places that seems to quietly get on with things. Tucked away in the southern edge of Greater Manchester, just a stone's throw from Cheadle and a few minutes from Manchester Airport, it's got a real village feel to it—even though you're right in the thick of the urban sprawl. There's a proper mix here: tree-lined streets, small shops that still know your name, and a train station that'll whisk you into the city in no time. It's the sort of spot people move to for a bit of calm without losing touch with the buzz.

The village has roots stretching back to medieval times, with its name thought to come from Old English, hinting at a woodland clearing where goats once grazed. Like many of the towns in this part of the country, it stayed relatively quiet until the arrival of the railways in the 19th century. That kicked off some steady growth, with housing, shops, and a commuter culture beginning to take shape. By the mid-20th century, Gatley had developed into a comfortable suburban spot. It now sits within the borough of Stockport and has a population of around 9,000—big enough for a decent high street, but still small enough that the postie gives a nod as they pass.

You won't find massive tourist crowds in Gatley, and that's part of the charm. There's a handful of great local pubs, green spaces like Gatley Hill and Scholes Park, and the historic St James' Church that keeps a watchful eye over the centre. Venture out a bit and you're not far from Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, one of the best preserved textile mills in the country, managed by the National Trust. It's got everything from working machinery to beautiful riverside walks. Over in Altrincham, Dunham Massey is another National Trust gem with deer, gardens, and a grand old house to poke around in. You've also got Bramall Hall in nearby Bramhall—a fantastic Tudor manor with exhibitions and a cracking café. So, while Gatley itself is more low-key, it's surrounded by plenty to see.

Further into Greater Manchester, the options multiply. Manchester city centre is about 20 minutes away by train, and it's packed with museums, galleries, music venues, restaurants and more shops than you could hope to browse in one go. The Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Museum, and the John Rylands Library all make for good day trips. If sport's your thing, you've got Old Trafford and the Etihad not too far off, and the Trafford Centre offers shopping on a grand scale. The Lowry over in Salford Quays is great for a bit of culture, and you're never far from a canal walk or a leafy park. It's one of those places where you can take your pick between concrete and countryside.

Getting to and from Gatley's a breeze. Gatley railway station is right in the village, with regular trains running to Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and even towards Liverpool. The A34 and M60 are both close by, so if you're driving, you're well connected in all directions. Manchester Airport's just down the road—ten minutes in the car or one quick train stop away—so getting off on holiday or welcoming visitors is as easy as it gets. Local buses serve Stockport, Altrincham, and beyond, giving you a good spread of public transport options.

Greater Manchester is a bit of a patchwork, really. Made up of ten boroughs including Stockport, where Gatley sits, it was formed back in the 1970s to bring together a bunch of towns and cities that had grown into each other. There's a strong industrial past here, and while some of the mills have been turned into flats and art galleries, the character of the place remains. It's northern through and through—straight-talking, full of pride, and still finding new ways to blend old heritage with modern life. Whether you're in the thick of the city or on the quieter edges like Gatley, you're always part of something bigger.

We hope you found this Gatley tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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