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With some of the best leisure and sporting facilities in the UK and a major shopping complex within its boundaries, Clayton already has a great deal to offer.

Clayton also boasts one of Manchester’s best green spaces, Clayton Vale, a reclaimed industrial landscape that has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and a great place to get out and about in the fresh air.

Further regeneration plans are only going to enhance its appeal in the future, with investment in new and improved housing, improved pedestrian links to the Asda-Walmart shopping complex and ambitious plans for a new Velopark to add to the already extensive cycling facilities in the area.

On top of that, Clayton is soon to get the benefit of not just one but three new Metrolink stops, making it one of the best-connected neighbourhoods in East Manchester.


In the neighbourhood

With open green spaces and great leisure facilities, it's hard to believe you're so close to the city centre.

Clayton Vale

This local nature reserve is a wonderful green area of reclaimed urban countryside with lots of opportunities to get out and about in the open air.
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Clayton Vale

Philips Park

One of the first municipal parks in the country, Philip's Park dates back to 1846 and is one of the largest parks in Greater Manchester.
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Philips Park

Clayton Hall

Surrounded by a moat dating back to medieval times, this 15th century, Grade II listed building was once home to the family of Lord Byron.
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Clayton Hall

Eastlands sport facilities

Eastlands has one of the biggest concentration of sporting venues in Europe, as well as acres of green space, shops and leisure facilities.
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Eastlands sport facilities

Vermillion Cinnabar

This decadent dining destination was designed by Miguel Cancio Martins of Buddha Bar fame and is a super-chic Asian fusion restaurant.
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Vermillion Cinnabar

Ashton Canal

Running between Manchester and Ashton under Lyne, the Ashton Canal runs through New Islington, Holt Town, and Clayton.
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Ashton Canal

Ravensbury Community School

Opened in 2002, the new £2.5m Ravensbury Community School replaced two previously separate buildings for infants and juniors.
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Ravensbury Community School

Meet the people


Places to live

From canalside apartments to contemporary family housing, Clayton has a variety of home types to choose from.


What's happening

All the latest news, from future regeneration plans to what's going on in the neighbourhood.

New Metrolink stops for Clayton - Clayton

Coming soon

Metrolink is coming to East Manchester with the construction of the new line to Droylsden well under way.

At a glance

Metrolink stations:
Velopark (opening 2012)
Clayton (opening 2012)
Edge Lane (opening 2012)

Schools:
St Willibrords Roman Catholic Primary School
Seymour Road Primary School
Ravensbury Primary School
East Manchester Academy, Beswick

Medical services:
Clayton Health Centre

Attractions:
Eastlands
Clayton Vale
Clayton Hall
Philips Park
Ashton Canal

Next to:
Openshaw
Beswick

Interesting facts:

  • Clayton was home to Manchester United FC for 17 years from 1893 to 1910, when the club moved to Old Trafford.
  • Shayne Ward of X Factor fame was born in Clayton

Address

New East Manchester Ltd
187 Grey Mare Lane
Beswick
Manchester
M11 3ND

New East Manchester Ltd is the urban regeneration company overseeing the renaissance of East Manchester. Find out more about our work.