Exploring the Town of Prestwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester
Within Greater Manchester’s metropolitan borough of Bury, lying close to the River Irwell is the town of Prestwich. It’s the seat of the ancient parish of Prestwich-cum-Oldham, in the hundred of Salfordshire. Home to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a Grade I listed building, this town is a fascinating place to discover and explore. The features plenty of beautiful old architectures as well as the listed buildings that make it a very interesting place to visit. With a good range of excellent facilities and amenities along with a good selection of tourist attraction, this town is an ideal place for celebrating the holidays.
The Longfield Centre is the town’s main shopping area, but across the entire town, tourists will find a wide range of traditional and superstore shopping. Making it a good shopping destination that promises great retail therapy. The town also houses plenty of Jewish-owned shops for a unique shopping experience.
This town is a great dining destination that will give you a taste of various international cuisines. Anatolian Grill and Istanbul Grill are the leading Turkish restaurants in town that offer an excellent array of mouthwatering dishes. For people craving for steaks, Panama Hatty's Grill is the steakhouse to look for. Croma is the recommended place for Italian dishes while SoLita Prestwich is for American. As for Asian food lovers, you don’t have to worry, just a few kilometers from the town are the best Asian restaurants in the area.
Things to See and Do in Prestwich
There are plenty of things to see and do in this town. Emily's Paint A Pot is a paint and pottery studio where you and the kids can take some lessons and bond by making your masterpiece. St. Mary's Church is another place to check out in town. Check out Arts and Crafts, a grade II listed building on Hilton Lane or the Beech Tree Bank in the Rectory Lane; it’s a renovated Victorian villa built in 1881.

