Local Area
Just 7 miles north of Manchester city centre, on the edge of the popular town of Middleton, Willow Park is within reach of busy city life but with a relaxed, homely feel.
Creating the ideal suburban lifestyle balance that’s so hard to find today, Willow Park will feature some of our very latest and most innovative homes. With a range of styles available, the development will be varied and interesting, with attractive street scenes and well-integrated green spaces.
As you’d expect from such a great location, all the amenities and attractions you could ask for are close to home. Local shops and health facilities are just around the corner while the bustling town of Middleton has everything you need for easy, convenient living, including Middleton Arena, Middleton Shopping Centre and a large Tesco store. Plus, with Manchester so close, you’re never far from some of the best shopping, dining, sporting and cultural destinations in Europe.
A great location for growing families, it’s good to know there’s a good choice of schools nearby. Bowlee Park Community School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in 2010, St Mary’s RC Primary, rated ‘Good’ in 2016, and Middleton Parish C of E Primary, rated ‘Good’ in 2013 are all easy to get to by road or foot from the development. For older children, St Anne’s Academy and Middleton Technology School are nearby.
Out and about
Bowlee Community Park is just around the corner, providing children’s play facilities, sports pitches and a multi-purpose sports centre. The stunning Heaton Park is within a few miles of the development. This impressive 600 acre park is the largest municipal park in Europe and there’s lots to do there. Relax in the picturesque woodlands or ornamental gardens, let the kids burn off some energy in the adventure playground or take to the boating lake. There’s a museum and you can even catch a historic tram. If you’re feeling sporty there are tennis courts, pitch and putt and an 18 hole golf course.
An easy drive east and the stunning natural beauty of the Peak District National Park is waiting to be explored. Glossop, the gateway to the Peak District, is just over half an hour’s drive away.