Guide Bridge
in Tameside of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.475 and -2.114 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 28' 28" and W -2° 6' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 6:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Guide Bridge

Guide Bridge in Tameside (England) is located in United Kingdom about 160 mi (or 257 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Guide Bridge is now 10:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Guide Bridge, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham, Stockport, Mossley and Manchester. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Moness House

Address
2,5 mi
Crieff Road
PH15 2DY Aberfeldy
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Broadoak Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
Broadoak Road
OL6 8QD Ashton-under-Lyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


247Hotel.com

Address
4,3 mi
Corner of Manchester Str and Windsor Rd
OL8 4AS Oldham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stockport Central

Address
4,8 mi
CHURCHGATE
SK1 1YG Stockport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


VILLAGE MANCHESTER HYDE

Address
1,1 mi
CAPTAIN CLARKE ROAD
SK14 4QG Hyde
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Barton Villa

Address
1,2 mi
Crescent Road
SK16 4EY Dukinfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE STOCKPORT

Address
5,0 mi
REGENT HOUSE HEATON LANE
SK4 1BS Stockport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Citi Place

Address
1,9 mi
1384 Aston Old Road
M11 1HU Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express MANCHESTER - EAST

Address
2,2 mi
Debdale Park,Hyde Road
M18 7LJ MANCHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Hotel Smokies Park

Address
3,5 mi
Ashton Road
OL8 3HX Oldham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Dashcam Manchester Rd to Waterloo Ashton under Lyne 2014

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 55:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A drive down Manchester Road, Katherine Street, on to Oldham Road into Waterloo.


Ashton Moss, Ashton under Lyne 1980's & 2013

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 42:50 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Viewed from Richmond Street.


Trams on Test, Ashton under Lyne Aug 2013

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 03:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Metrolink trams on test along Lord Sheldon Way and into the Town.


A Drive Along Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton under Lyne 2012

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 04:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Starting in Ashton Town a drive to Ashton Park Garden Centre down Lord Sheldon Way with views of the Metrolink tram works, then back stopping at Sainsbury's supermarket.


Freight Train, Ashton Moss, Ashton under Lyne 2014

Published: February 19, 2014
Length: 37:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Seen from Richmond Street Bridge "The White Bridge".


Asda Roundabout, Ashton under Lyne Mar 2014

Published: March 15, 2014
Length: 58:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

This roundabout is due to be remodelled to a signalised junction.


Building new houses on Moss Street, Ashton under Lyne Aug 2014

Published: August 23, 2014
Length: 17:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

New Charter houses being built on the former Moss Street/Cotton Street car park.


Tram Ride to The Snipe Retail Park, Ashton under Lyne 2013

Published: November 07, 2013
Length: 37:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A short tram ride along Lord Sheldon Way to the Snipe and views of the retail stores.


Metrolink Construction, Ashton under Lyne 2011 to 2013

Published: October 13, 2013
Length: 46:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A compilation of my photographs and films showing the construction of the Metrolink on Lord Sheldon Way from March 2011 to October 2013.


Burlington Street & Dean Street, Ashton under Lyne 2011

Published: November 11, 2011
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A walk down Burlington Street from Richmond Street to Portland Street North, then down Dean Street from the Holy Trinity Church (now a community centre) to Richmond Street. Also includes a...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Audenshaw

Audenshaw is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It is located on the east side of the River Tame, along the course of both the M60 motorway and the Ashton Canal, 1.8 miles southwest of Ashton-under-Lyne and 4.9 miles east of the city of Manchester. As at the United Kingdom Census 2001, Audenshaw had a population of 13,000.

Located at 53.4743, -2.11222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Tameside, Towns in Greater Manchester

Guide Bridge railway station

Guide Bridge railway station serves Guide Bridge, a part of Audenshaw, Tameside in Greater Manchester, England and is operated by Northern Rail. The station is 4¾ miles east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Glossop Line.

Located at 53.4744, -2.11278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tameside, Former Great Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1846, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category E stations

Audenshaw Junction rail accident

The Audenshaw Junction rail accident occurred on the evening of 20 May 1970 near Guide Bridge railway station, Greater Manchester, England. A Class 506 electric multiple unit train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield had started away from a signal when a set of points moved underneath the train, causing it to be derailed and throwing the centre carriage onto its side. Two passengers were killed and 13 were injured.

Located at 53.4745, -2.1163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Rail transport in Greater Manchester, Railway accidents in 1970, 1970 in England

Ashton Moss railway station

Ashton Moss Railway Station served the town of Ashton-under-Lyne until its closure in 1862. The station was located on Moss Lane, at the west end of the town. The railway is still in use for freight although there are no scheduled passenger services. However, the station name may now be given to the proposed Manchester Metrolink extension to Ashton-under-Lyne, to be built using part of the money from the Greater Manchester Transport Initiative Fund.

Located at 53.4835, -2.11406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Tameside, Former Oldham, Ashton and Guide Bridge Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1861, Railway stations closed in 1862

Ryecroft, Greater Manchester

Ryecroft is an area of Ashton-under-Lyne, a town in Greater Manchester, England. It occupies a western area of Ashton. Originally a farm held by Robert de Wright in 1422 the principal tenent at the will of Sir John de Assheton. It was not until Joseph Stanfield Grimshaw rented the area to Abel Buckley at a half yearly rent of £125 that development took place when Abel and his brother John Smith Buckley built the first of the Ryecroft Mills in the 1830s.

Located at 53.48, -2.11 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Greater Manchester

Ashton Moss Metrolink station

Ashton Moss Metrolink Station is a future station proposed in Phase 3b of the Manchester Metrolink. The station is scheduled to open in the winter of 2013–14 and will be located on Lord Sheldon Way near the Ashton Moss leisure complex and Snipe Retail Park on Ashton New Road.

Located at 53.4886, -2.1144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Proposed Manchester Metrolink stations

Audenshaw railway station

Audenshaw railway station served the Audenshaw area of Greater Manchester, then part of the county of Lancashire in England. The station was originally called Hooley Hill (Guide Bridge) as the original Audenshaw station opened by the London and North Western Railway closed in 1905.

Located at 53.4706, -2.11174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1887, Railway stations closed in 1950, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Disused railway stations in Tameside

Hooley Hill railway station

Hooley Hill Railway Station served the Hooley Hill area of Audenshaw. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:53|28|14|N|2|6|41|W| |primary |name= }} Preceding station Disused railways Following station Denton   LNWR   Dukinfield and Ashton

Located at 53.4706, -2.11139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Tameside, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1887, Railway stations closed in 1917, Railway stations opened in 1921, Railway stations closed in 1950

Scott & Hodgson Ltd

Scott & Hodgson Ltd, was a manufacturer of stationary steam engines in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester. For instance, in 1914, they supplied an inverted vertical compound engine with Corliss valve gear to Hardman and Ingham's Diamond Rope Works, Royton, Lancashire. This engine is now in the Bolton Steam Museum.

Located at 53.4739, -2.1122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Textile machinery manufacturers, Companies based in Tameside, Steam engine manufacturers

Ashton Club Ground

Ashton Club Ground was a cricket ground in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1863, when Ashton-under-Lyne played All-England Eleven. In 1865, the ground acted as a neutral venue when it held its only first-class match between Cambridgeshire and Yorkshire, with the match ending in a draw. The final recorded match on the ground came in 1943 when G Duckworth's XI played R Howard's XI. Cricket is no longer played at the site of the ground today.

Located at 53.4839, -2.11298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct cricket grounds in England, Buildings and structures in Tameside, Sport in Tameside, Cricket grounds in Greater Manchester

St Peter's Church, Ashton-under-Lyne

St Peter's Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, is located in Manchester Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ashton-under-Lyne, the archdeaconry of Rochdale, and the diocese of Manchester. With four other local churches, it is part of the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Ashton-under-Lyne. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 53.484, -2.1058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in Greater Manchester, Church of England churches in Greater Manchester, Anglican Diocese of Manchester, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, Gothic Revival architecture in Greater Manchester, Commissioners' churches

Ashton-under-Lyne munitions explosion

The Ashton-under-Lyne munitions explosion occurred on June 13, 1917 when the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Works caught fire and exploded. The factory was engaged in the production of TNT for the war effort and was completely destroyed. Forty-three people were killed and most of the surrounding area was left devastated.

Located at 53.48, -2.103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Explosions in England, 1917 industrial disasters, Government munitions production in the United Kingdom, Industrial accidents and incidents, 1917 in England, 20th-century explosions, Industrial fires and explosions, Ashton-under-Lyne

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