Shopping

Copper Wells is conveniently located half a mile from Heywood town centre, which offers a variety of independent local retailers and a bustling market, along with major outlets including a Morrison’s supermarket and the Times Shopping Centre.

Heywood’s excellent motorway links and efficient public transport make it easy to travel to nearby towns of Bury or Rochdale for a wider variety of retail and leisure options. Alternatively, why not visit the cosmopolitan city of Manchester.

Transport

Ideal for the commuter, the M62, M66 and M60 motorways are all a short distance from Heywood. Castleton, the nearest train station, is approximately two miles away, and frequent bus services run to Manchester via Middleton. There are extensive plans to connect Rochdale with the Metrolink tram system and improve rail links in the area. Manchester International Airport is 16 miles away.

Education

For families, Copper Wells is well located for a choice of educational institutes spanning the key stages. There are around ten primary schools, and three secondary schools, St Joseph’s RC High School, Heywood Community High School and Siddal Moor Sports College are all within two miles.

Regeneration

The area is currently enjoying extensive investment and regeneration as part of the Government’s New Deal for Communities via the ‘New Heart for Heywood’ scheme. This significant boost for the local community will continue to create jobs and further improve facilities in the area. Notable developments that are planned include a multimillion pound sports and leisure village and a new primary school. Queens Park has already benefited from an extensive facelift that has seen many of its architectural features restored to their former Victorian glory.

For further information about the regeneration scheme, click here to visit the council’s website.

Sport and Leisure

A traditional mill town bordered by Bury and Rochdale, Heywood offers some of the North West’s most spectacular countryside and undiscovered gems. The woodlands of the Ashworth and Naden Valleys are home to a wide range of diverse habitats and wildlife, and archaeological remnants that serve as a reminder of Heywood’s industrial past.

The Heywood section of East Lancashire Railway recently reopened and provides the perfect opportunity to take a nostalgic journey by steam train on a picturesque 26 mile round trip along the Irwell Valley.

Queens Park is an impressive Victorian landscaped park right on your doorstep, offering something for the whole family. Relax in the gardens by the Serpentine Lake or catch a performance in the open-air theatre. For the little ones there is a state-of-the-art play area, and a popular BMX track for the more adventurous!

Heywood is home to a variety of eateries and even boasts its own brewery. There is an abundance of traditional rural pubs, which provide the ideal setting for a lazy afternoon. The town’s Civic Centre is a large venue that plays host to many concerts, and has a full programme of events and classes ranging from amateur dramatics to yoga.

For the athletically minded, Heywood Sports Complex offers two swimming pools, a fitness studio, sports hall and all-weather outdoor pitch. If you prefer spectating to participating, Heywood Cricket Club is the oldest sporting club in the town.