Altrincham has some of the best schools in Trafford and indeed the northwest, including top state schools Altrincham Girls’ and Boys’ Grammar schools, with numerous high-achieving primary schools including Stamford Park School, Park Road Academy Primary School and Hale Preparatory School also in the area.
Altrincham is brimming with places to pause for morning coffee, afternoon tea, a relaxing lunch or meeting friends for a drink at a nearby wine bar or traditional pub. The town boasts a seductive mix of fine dining experiences, with award winning restaurants, gastro pubs and independent specialist bars to choose from alongside the everyday well known national and international restaurant and pub chains.
The Stamford Quarter, one of Altrincham's main shopping centres, offers an exciting mix of major high street brands including Flannels, Marks And Spencer, as well as independent retailers, creating a superb shopping destination in the heart of the town. Further town centre facilities include a new hospital on Stamford New Road and the recently completed Library on Market Street.
The attraction of looking to buy property in Altrincham is the huge range of housing available. There are plenty of beautiful period properties, but there are also terraced houses and apartments for first time buyers on a budget.
What makes Altrincham so appealing is the variety the area has to offer. There are three stately homes in the area: Dunham Massey, Tatton and Arley Hall, all of which have landscaped gardens open to the public. The Peak District and Lake District are both within a short distance by car. If those don't take your fancy, the new multi-screen Everyman cinema and the ice rink by the Station might keep you amused instead - Altrincham can provide something for everyone.
