Originally known simply as Ashton nestling on the banks of the River Tame it was in medieval times a thriving market town and remained so until the 18th century. This town, like many in the North West of England at this time relied on coal mining lying as it does in the South Lancashire Coal Field. Ashton further developed as a cotton producing town using locally produced coal fired engines instead of steam power in some of their mills. By 1811 there were three canals servicing Ashton and it was around this time that there was some confusion with the number of places called Ashton. In order to differentiate itself from the others it took the name Ashton Under Lyne. Ashton under Lyne and its wealth was secured through to the early 20th century, electric trams were introduced and new schools were built, all signs of a successful growing town. Then cheap imports of cotton started arriving and in turn this virtually destroyed the local industry. Ashton though was determined to adapt and change with plenty of re-building and modernisation of the town. Today Ashton retains strong links with its past, there are around 80 listed buildings in the area. In contrast to the historic is the modern Arcades Shopping Centre and the Ladysmith Shopping Centre, the town also boasts a cinema, theatre, art gallery and two museums as well as a wide range of pubs and clubs.
Attraction
Budget
Travelodge Ashton Under Lyne *book online*
Cinema
Club
Dentist
Allan & Associate
Links
N L Watson
Wallace & Associates
Doctor
Albion Medical Practice
Bedford House Medical Centre
Chapel Street Medical Centre
Dr B U Patel
Dr S M Sadik
Mossley Medical Practice
Tame Valley Medical Centre
Farmers Market
Ashton Under Lyne Farmers Market
Golf Club
Market
Ashton Market
Ashton Under Lyne Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Ash Tree
Birch
Britannia Inn
Butchers Arms
Cambridge Inn
Dr Browns
Feathers
Halfway House
Ladysmith
Lord Napier
March Hare
Old Fire Station
Oxford
Red House
Ring O Bells
Star Inn
Swan Inn
Warrington Arms
Solicitor
Bromley Hyde & Robinson
Harold Stock & Co
Taxi
Ashton Radio Cabs
Ring A Car Ltd
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Ashton under Lyne RFC (Rugby Union)
Stockport 2006 CSC (Cycling)
Shops
Evergreen Alternative Flowers
Boots
A Pearson & Son Family
Perfect Pets
Ashton Aquatics
J Preston
Conlons Opticians Ltd
Big B's
Places to Stay near Ashton Under Lyne
Barton Villa (0.65 miles)
The Barton Villa Guesthouse is conveniently situated 7 miles from Manchester City centre.
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Village Ashton Moss (0.78 miles)
Village Ashton near Manchester has 120 top notch bedrooms with great facilities inclusing wide flat screen TV, Ipod docking station , air conditioning and free wifi.It houses a large, state ... More
Welbeck House Hotel (1.11 miles)
Convenient to the motorway network, this small family-owned hotel is approximately 6 miles from central Manchester and 3 miles from the Manchester Velodrome. The hotel is fully central heated, double glazed and has a private car ... More | visit website
Travelodge Ashton Under Lyne (1.42 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Mount Guest House (1.87 miles)
Hotel Smokies Park (2.11 miles)
Offering style, comfort and modern facilities for both business and leisure visitors, this hotel is just minutes from the M60. Best Western Hotel Smokies Park is one of the highest rated 3-star ... More
Premier Inn Manchester (Denton) (3.17 miles)
Ideally located for access to the M60 and just 8 miles from Manchester city centre. Manchester Old Trafford and the City of Manchester stadiums are a bus ride away and Manchester Trafford Centre is only ... More | visit websiteCiti Place (3.54 miles)
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Budget accommodation ideally located on the outskirts of the city. Just a short journey away from major attractions including the M.E.N. Arena, host to a ... More
White Hart Inn (3.66 miles)
Travellers Retreat 2 (3.67 miles)
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