Whitefield Map

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

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

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

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

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Whitefield map are: Morrisons, Slattery Patissier and Chocolatier, The Art Picture House, Whitefield Metrolink Station, The Eagle and Child, Elms Bank School, Pizza Express, Croma, One Health Medical, All Saints Church, Sedgley Park Rugby Club, Costa Coffee, The White Room Salon, Holy Law Synagogue, Whitefield Dental Care, Met Quarter, Bank of Dave, Chapati Café, HSBC Whitefield, The Vine Brasserie, Heaton Park, The Hillock Surgery, Church Lane Pharmacy, All Saints' Church of England Primary School, Deli Felice, Betfred, Suede Lounge, The Friendship Inn, Tesco Express, Bay Horse Hotel, The Vineyard Restaurant, Brodericks Love Lane Bakery, Bupa Dental Care, Maccabi Sports and Community Club, Morrisons Café, The John Street Dental Practice, Stand Cricket Club, Bury Grammar School, Chat House, Co-op Funeralcare, Maggies Fish & Chips, Lidl Whitefield, Gigg Lane Stadium, Barakah Foods, Village Green Medical Centre, The Northern Crafthouse, Whitefield Library, The Stable Bar, The Whitefield Garrick Theatre, Barclays Bank.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Prestwich, Besses o' th' Barn, Radcliffe, Unsworth, Hollins, Rainsough, Heaton Park, Blackford Bridge, Chapel Field, Higher Broughton, Crumpsall, Heaton, Sunny Bank, Simister, Drinkwater Park, Rhodes, Harpurhey, Cheetham Hill, Higher Lane, Parr Lane, Redvales.

Whitefield is the sort of place that doesn't shout about itself but has plenty to offer once you scratch the surface. Sat just north of Manchester in the borough of Bury, it blends the feel of a friendly neighbourhood with some surprisingly lively touches. There's a good mix of shops, bars, restaurants and green spaces, all within easy reach of the city. You'll find a bit of everything here—Victorian terraces, post-war semis, and newer developments—and plenty of locals who wouldn't dream of living anywhere else.

The town's name is thought to come from “white field,” referring to the pale soils that once covered the area, though over time, industry left its mark. It really took off during the 19th century thanks to textile production, with mills, warehouses, and a railway transforming it from a rural patch to a bustling little town. Whitefield also became a bit of a spiritual hotspot, known for its links to Methodism and John Wesley. These days, it's more residential, with a population of just over 23,000 spread across its suburbs, many of whom work in Manchester or nearby towns.

There's plenty to explore in and around Whitefield. Stand Golf Club and Heaton Park Golf Course keep the golfers happy, while Philips Park is a local favourite for walks, runs and dog outings. The Metrolink makes it easy to nip down to Manchester, but you don't have to go far to find good food and drink—Whitefield's known for its cluster of independent restaurants and bars along Bury New Road. Just outside town, there's Heaton Park, one of the biggest urban parks in Europe, and home to a boating lake, animal centre, and historic buildings. English Heritage fans can make their way to Radcliffe Tower nearby, while National Trust properties like Dunham Massey and the atmospheric ruins of the Medieval Norton Priory (a bit further afield) offer great day trips with a bit of history thrown in.

Greater Manchester's wider spread has more than enough to fill your weekends. Museums, theatres, and concert halls in the city centre, from the Royal Exchange to HOME Manchester, keep culture buffs entertained. If it's shopping you're after, the Trafford Centre pulls in crowds for a reason, and there's always something going on in the Northern Quarter, from vintage markets to street art tours. Football fans don't have far to go for a big matchday, with both United and City stadiums close by. And whether it's the curry mile in Rusholme or a rooftop cocktail in Spinningfields, the food and drink scene covers all bases.

Getting around is easy. Whitefield has its own Metrolink stop on the Bury line, making it a breeze to get into Manchester without needing the car. The M60 is just next door, linking you with the rest of Greater Manchester and beyond, while buses run regularly through the town. If you're heading further afield, Manchester Airport is about a half-hour drive, with train and tram connections along the way if you prefer to go public. Whether you're commuting, travelling, or just heading out for the day, everything's within reach.

Greater Manchester ties it all together. Formed in the 1970s to bring together a patchwork of towns and boroughs, it's grown into one of the most connected and creative regions in the country. Bury, where Whitefield sits, mixes market-town tradition with new ideas, and the wider area balances history with industry, football with fine art, grit with glamour. From Wigan's pies to Stockport's viaducts, and Rochdale's mills to Salford's skyline, it's a region full of surprises—and Whitefield fits right in.

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

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