Where is Withington ?

Withington is an area of South Manchester in England.

To it's north is Fallowfield - and the major student halls in Manchester.
To it's south is Didsbury, one of the most affluent areas of Manchester.
To the west is Chorlton, another fairly wealthy suburb.
Over to the east is Burnage.


(The milestone outside the Firestation)

Wilmslow Road disects the centre of Withington Village, and provides the main transport routes in the north to south directions of the area, splitting off to the start of Palentine Road just to the south of the village.


(Entrance to Withington looking North)

Numerous buses compete over this route, and weekly passes can be obtained for as little as £3 per week on Finglands, and £4 per week on the Stagecoach owned Magic Bus.

Mauledth Road runs east to west just north of the centre of the village, and links up with the shops and pubs of Ladybarn, and the train line at Mauldeth Road station. Over to the west Mauldeth Rd links up with Princess Parkway, which is one of the main arteries into the city centre.

East of the village lies Parsonage Road, and various over leafy Victorian era roads, before connecting with Ladybarn Park.

West of the village lies Burton Road, leading up to West Didsbury. There's also Old Moat Estate, and Old Moat Park.

The village is a lively centre having a number of busy bars and cafes, for it's mix of young professional and student population. Notably FUEL and Pleasure Lounge, which provide a number of varied forms of entertainment, and the eaterie Soloman Grundy.