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About Handforth

Handforth lies between Manchester and Wilmslow, connected by the A34 and M60 junction 5. This former mill town serves commuters with excellent links to Manchester Airport (4 miles) and the wider motorway network via M56 and M6. The 2021 parish council meeting that went viral made Jackie Weaver a household name.

Where is Handforth on the map?

Handforth is in England, at 53.347, -2.215 - about 2 km north-west of Dean Row.

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Popular destinations close by

Finney Green, Cheshire East2 km 5 minStanley Green, Stockport2 km 5 minHilltop, Cheshire East2 km 5 minWilmslow Park2 km 5 minLacey Green, Cheshire East2 km 5 minDean Row3 km 5 minWilmslow3 km 5 minGillbent4 km 5 minMoss Nook, Manchester4 km 5 minStyal4 km 5 minPownall Park4 km 10 minFulshaw Park4 km 10 minSmithy Green, Stockport5 km 10 minStyal Cross5 km 10 minDavenport Green, Cheshire East5 km 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Handforth?

The closest airport to Handforth is Manchester Airport, 9 km (about 12 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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