Sale Map

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

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Sale area and a Sale town centre map, showing Sale Leisure Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Sale map are: Waterside Arts Centre, Sale Town Hall, Bean & Brush Family Art Café, Sainsbury's, The Steamhouse, Sale Water Park, The Perfect Pantry, M&S Simply Food, Ashton on Mersey School, The Slug and Lettuce, Aldi, The Griffin, Worthington Park, Trafford Medical Centre, Costa Coffee, PureGym, King's Ransom pub, Nationwide Building Society, The Little Theatre, St Paul's Church, Dunham Massey, Sale Grammar School, The Brook pub, The Steamhouse Lounge, Sale Sports Club, HSBC, The Jolly Sailor, Tesco Express, The Church Inn, Sale Moor Medical Centre, Greggs, Pizza Express, Sale Library, Brooklands Primary School, The Green Grocery, TGI Fridays, Boots, Sale Metrolink Station, The Treehouse Café, Bean Coffee, Number 6 The Salon, The Boathouse Restaurant, St Mary Magdalene Church, The Bulls Head, Little Belters, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, The Bakehouse, Sale Dental Spa, Ginkgo Health Clinic, The Bridge, The Wharf.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Altrincham, Timperley, Ashton upon Mersey, Sale Moor, Brooklands, Broadheath, Stretford, Urmston, Chorlton, Didsbury, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Gatley, Cheadle, Hale, Bowdon, Flixton, Partington, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, West Didsbury, Northern Moor, Hulme, Burnage, Withington, Moss Side, Edgeley, Heaton Moor, Dane Road, Barlow Moor.

Sale is a lively, leafy town in the south of Greater Manchester, sitting comfortably along the Bridgewater Canal and just a few miles from the city centre. It's one of those places that hits the sweet spot between suburban calm and city convenience. With parks, independent shops, good schools and a strong local community, it's no surprise that Sale's become a popular spot for families, professionals and long-time residents alike. There's always something going on, and it manages to stay busy without ever feeling too hectic.

The town's history goes back centuries, with Sale appearing in the Domesday Book as “Sala.” It remained a small rural settlement for hundreds of years, mostly surrounded by farmland, until the arrival of the canal in the 18th century gave it a boost. The real turning point came with the railway in the 19th century, transforming Sale into a thriving commuter town. Large Victorian houses and civic buildings followed, and the town hasn't looked back since. It officially became part of Trafford in the 1970s and continues to grow steadily, with a population now sitting at around 135,000 when you include the wider area, including Ashton upon Mersey, Brooklands and Sale Moor.

Sale has plenty going for it when it comes to attractions and green space. Walks along the Bridgewater Canal are a firm favourite, especially on sunny days when the towpath cafes are buzzing. Worthington Park is great for families, while Sale Water Park offers everything from nature trails to watersports. The Waterside Arts Centre and Sale Library are right in the heart of town, with regular performances, exhibitions and events. For a bit of history, you've got Dunham Massey just a short drive away—one of the National Trust's most visited properties, with its grand house, deer park and formal gardens. A little further out, you'll find Lyme Park and the Roman ruins of Chester, plus English Heritage's Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Beeston Castle if you fancy a day out with some proper history.

Greater Manchester gives you the best of both worlds—urban culture and countryside calm. Manchester itself is only about 20 minutes away and has everything from galleries and music venues to big-name shopping and football stadiums. Altrincham is just down the road, known for its award-winning market and buzzing food scene. Salford Quays is packed with cultural highlights like The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North. If you're heading the other way, the Cheshire countryside opens up around you, with country pubs, quaint villages and plenty of scenic walks. No matter what you're into, there's always something just round the corner.

Getting to and from Sale is easy. The town's on the Metrolink network, with regular trams into Manchester, Altrincham, and beyond. There's also a network of local buses connecting Sale to nearby suburbs and towns. For drivers, the M60 is close by, and the A56 runs right through town. If you're flying, Manchester Airport is about 15–20 minutes away by car or taxi, and you can also reach it by tram or train. Whether you're heading into the city or out to the hills, Sale's got transport links that make it all feel close.

Greater Manchester is a proper mixed bag—in the best way possible. You've got huge cities, buzzing towns, quiet villages and rolling green spaces all within the same county. It's built on history, industry and innovation, and you can still see all of that in the architecture, the street names and the way people speak. There's a sense of pride and resilience that runs through every borough, from Wigan to Tameside. And the region keeps moving forward—regeneration, cultural growth and community projects give it a buzz that never quite settles down.

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

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