Welcome
If you’re new to Agecroft, first things first – a very warm welcome to you. We’re a really friendly bunch and despite being a fairly large estate we foster the ‘village’ feel.
As and when you see others out and about feel free to introduce yourself – you’ll find that most of us are more than happy to stop, chat and help out with any directions or other advice you might need.
Need to Knows
For newcomers, here’s a few of the basic ‘need to knows’ to help you get started with everyday life at Agecroft:
Bin Day
Bin day is a Friday with some of the trucks collecting as early as 7am, so best to get the bins in situ last thing on a Thursday night. Some of our cul-de-sacs aren’t easily accessible for the bin lorries, so if you have moved into one of these, it’s a good idea to have a chat with your neighbour to find out exactly where you should put your bin/s for collection.
Bus Services
There are bus stops just outside the estate for local services along the Agecroft Road and if you want to go further afield a brisk walk up the hill toward Henry Boddington’s will get you the the stops for the No. 8 service. The No 8 runs from Bolton to Manchester city centre every 10 minutes, so with this service and the other local ones, hopefully you’ll find you’re well connected to the places you want to get to.
For further information on bus times and other transport options here’s a link to the Transport for Greater Manchester site Plan My Journey.
Estate Photo Gallery
Here is a collection of photographs of the estate that have been supplied by estate residents. If you’d like any of your photos to appear here, just email us.
Things to Do
Walking & Cycling – If you enjoy walking and cycling, you’ve moved into the perfect location. We’re surrounded by an amazing variety of walks and cycle routes for you to enjoy: Local Walks
Theatre, Cinema, Concerts – with Manchester city centre just a few miles away, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment. If you enjoy theatre check out Our Lowry for Salford resident privileges. And if it’s gigs or events that interest you get connected with Manchester’s What’s On guide.
Also, did you know the name “Agecroft” means “field of wild celery” (from ache and croft). Who knew, right?
Key local information
From essential services nearby (everyone needs a dentist), to local places to take your kids, to local transport. You can enlighten yourself here.
Estate groups
From informal dog walking groups, to regular coffee mornings for parents with babies, this page has some useful information on how to connect with other residents. Click here.
Local history
From the Agecroft Hall that is now in the USA, to what the estate is built on. You can find out all about it here.
Agecroft Hall Estate 