Bury

Situated just over three miles from the development, Bury offers a wide range of popular high street shops and amenities along with its famous market and electric nightlife. Bury Art Gallery and Museum is home to an impressive collection of Victorian paintings, contemporary art exhibitions, and provides a fascinating insight into local history. The nearby Irwell Sculpture Trail is the largest public art project in the North West and comprises 50 environmental arts projects.

Rochdale

Four miles away, the traditional mill town of Rochdale is nestled at the foothills of the Pennines, with spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, making it a great area to explore. Hollingworth Lake is a picturesque day out with many activities on offer for the whole family, and keen walkers will enjoy investigating the Rochdale Way: a new footpath that takes in some of the area’s stunning scenery. The spacious modern town has two shopping centres, an indoor market and a wide variety of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Manchester

The city is home to some of the country’s most renowned museums, including the Imperial War Museum North, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Urbis, which offer fascinating days out for the whole family. Theatre-lovers can take the opportunity to catch a performance at one of Manchester’s many theatres, such as the distinctive Royal Exchange, and music fans will be similarly spoilt for choice with the variety of venues on offer, including the MEN arena and the Bridgewater Hall.

Manchester’s cultural diversity has established the city’s reputation as a food lover’s paradise; take a trip to Rusholme’s famous Curry Mile, or sample a taste of the Orient in Chinatown. There are tempting award-winning restaurants to cater for all tastes, and a wide range of cosmopolitan cafes where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere. The city’s world-famous nightlife ranges from the ever-popular clubs and traditional pubs to stylish bars and cutting-edge music venues.

For those in need of some retail therapy, Manchester really does offer something for everyone. Visit the recently refurbished Arndale Centre or wander down King Street to find all your high street and designer favourites. Pass the hours in the famous department stores of Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, or spend an afternoon exploring the unique shops of the Northern Quarter.

A truly international sporting city, Manchester is home to two major football clubs. Following the success of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, there is a huge range of world-class sporting facilities to enjoy and with the proposed redevelopment of land around Manchester City’s Eastlands stadium, including new training grounds and state-of-the-art medical facilities, this will be a world class sports and leisure complex.

With so much going on in the region and the excellent transport links, Copper Wells is the perfect base for making the most of your location and exploring all that is on offer right on your doorstep and further afield in the North West.