Town Centre Guide
Sale Town Partnership is a proactive non-profitmaking organisation, involving local businesses, community groups, schools and other organisations in projects to help improve and promote Sale for everyone.
The Partnership works closely with Trafford Council and other statutory bodies to ensure the future vitality and viability of Sale.
Whether you are a resident or visitor, regular shopper or work in Sale, you will find there is something for everyone from the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, good selection of shops and facilities on offer, excellent choice of eateries and convenient access.
Easy Access
Situated at the heart of Trafford close to the main arterial highway, the A56, it was transport and communication that determined Sale’s development.
Accessible from all parts of the compass by car, bus, cycle and Metrolink with the M60 motorway less than half a mile away, Sale is linked with the motorway system of the M62, M56, M6 and M61. Regular bus services provide routes to all areas of North, South, East and West Trafford, Manchester, Salford and Bollin.
Manchester Airport is only 15 minutes away by car and is also served by bus links from Sale.
Readily available, secure and cheap car parking is provided within the town centre with a multi storey car park currently being built to create an extra 300 spaces at Broad Road to ease demand. Cycle stands are available on School Road and in The Square, Sale Shopping Centre.
Sale’s compact layout and mainly flat surfaces also mean that all its shopping areas, dining and leisure facilities are close to each other and easy to reach for pedestrians, pushchair and wheelchair users.
The town is also linked to the main waterway networks in the North West by means of the Bridgewater Canal which runs through the very centre of Sale and is home to Sale Cruising Club.
Family Friendly
Children are welcome at many of the local eateries with high chairs provided at a number of establishments and a number of retail outlets are very child friendly. Baby changing facilities are available at Sainsbury’s.
A number of events organised throughout the year are designed with families in mind. These include the week long Sale Festival which starts in mid-June, starting on the Saturday with a whole day of entertainment in the town and then a variety of different activites throughout the week with something for everyone. Check out their website, www.sale-festival.co.uk for details. There are also a variety of seasonal activities, concerts and theatre performances to enjoy.
Whenever you visit, there will always be a warm welcome in Sale.
Visitor Information
Trafford’s Tourist Information Centre based in Altrincham offers a wide range of literature and services. If you would find out what to do and see or where to stay in Sale, please contact them.
Trafford Tourist Information Centre
20 Stamford New Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1EJ
Tel: 0161 912 5931
Fax: 0161 912 5954
E-mail:touristinformation@trafford.gov.uk
For more information about town centre activities, contact the Town Centre Marketing & Development Officer on 0161 912 4384.
Useful Contacts
Metrolink – 0161 205 2000
Bus Enquiries – 0161 228 7811
Police (non-emergency) – 0161 872 5050
Mersey Valley Wardens – 0161 905 1100
The Square, Sale Shopping Centre – 0161 962 1086