Traditional county: Manchester · District / Borough: Trafford · Region: North West
Explore Altrincham, Manchester with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Altrincham map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Altrincham, Manchester, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Altrincham |
| Traditional County | Manchester |
| District / Borough | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.388088 |
| Longitude | -2.351463 |
| Place Type | Town |
Altrincham commands a level expanse of Cheshire plain that has long served as a vital artery between the rural south and the industrial pulse of Manchester. It lies 0.7 miles north-west of Hale (from Hale: bearing 320°T, OS grid SJ 767 879). Originally an ancient market charter settlement granted in the thirteenth century, the landscape transitioned from agrarian roots into a Victorian commuter hub as the railway lines carved their iron paths through the soil. The economy today thrives upon a sophisticated retail and hospitality sector, where the morning light catches the glass of modern storefronts replacing older brick warehouses. Even as the modern world encroaches, the horizon maintains a flatness that allows the North West weather to sweep across the rooftops with unhindered clarity. The Altrincham Market Trader sculpture stands as a silent sentinel to the town’s enduring commercial heartbeat, reminding passers-by of the enduring trade that defines the local spirit. Residents often retreat to the quiet green expanse of John Leigh Park, where the mature trees offer a sanctuary from the brisk pace of the high street. Cultural life flourishes at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, an institution that has nurtured the talents of performers like Ian McDiarmid, who honed his craft before achieving international acclaim. While the professional football club Altrincham F.C. draws passionate crowds to Moss Lane, the surrounding streets retain a distinct character shaped by both historic architecture and contemporary ambition. The atmosphere here suggests a place caught in a graceful transition, where the echoes of past markets blend seamlessly with the hum of modern life.
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Explore Altrincham, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.388088, -2.351463. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | September 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |