From Besses to Springwater, Whitefield in Greater Manchester is a place to gather over good food, explore local businesses, wander through green spaces and be part of a growing community that welcomes everyone.
Discover somewhere to meet, explore and spend time well.
Visit Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Whitefield is a characterful town in Greater Manchester, within the borough of Bury and just north of Manchester city centre.
Built around Bury New Road and the neighbourhoods that surround it, Whitefield does not have one single centre. It has something better: a collection of local hearts, each with its own businesses, meeting places and community.
Independent restaurants. Neighbourhood cafés. Local shops. Traditional pubs. Parks and green spaces. Community groups and cultural heritage.
Whether you live nearby, are visiting friends or are discovering Whitefield for the first time, there is always somewhere worth finding.
This is Whitefield. This is The Whitefield Way
WHITEFIELD AT A GLANCE
Whitefield is one of the six towns within the borough of Bury in Greater Manchester.
The town is centred around Bury New Road, also known as the A56, which connects Whitefield with Manchester and Bury.
Whitefield Metrolink stop provides convenient public transport connections towards Manchester city centre and Bury.
The town is known for its independent food and drink businesses, welcoming local community and nearby parks and green spaces.
THINGS TO DO IN WHITEFIELD
Whitefield is a place to explore at your own pace.
Spend time in leafy parks, discover independent shops, enjoy local food and drink, or uncover the landmarks and stories that have shaped the town.
Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or spending the whole day, there is always something worth discovering.
Whitefield is known across north Manchester for its growing food and drink scene.
Independent restaurants, neighbourhood cafés, bakeries, traditional pubs and relaxed bars can be found along Bury New Road and throughout the surrounding neighbourhoods.
From long lunches and family celebrations to Sunday roasts, evening drinks and a quick coffee, Whitefield offers plenty of places to eat, drink and spend time together.
Local flavours meet friendly neighbours. That’s how we gather here.
Independent businesses are an important part of Whitefield’s identity.
The town is home to local retailers, hair and beauty businesses, health and wellbeing services, florists, specialist shops, cafés, restaurants and long-established family businesses.
Every local business adds something different to the town. Together, they create the places people return to, recommend and share with others.
Use the Visit Whitefield Local Business Guide to discover somewhere new and support the people and businesses that help Whitefield thrive.
Whitefield sits between Manchester and Bury and is easy to reach by public transport and road.
Whitefield Metrolink stop connects the town with Manchester city centre and Bury, while Besses o’ th’ Barn Metrolink stop serves the southern part of the area.
Bury New Road runs through the town, with connections to the wider Greater Manchester road network and the nearby M60.
Once you arrive, local businesses, parks and community spaces can be discovered throughout Whitefield’s different neighbourhoods.
Easy to reach. Easy to explore. Easy to return to.
Whitefield has deep roots and a strong sense of identity.
From the historic Besses o’ th’ Barn Band and long-established local businesses to community groups, theatre, sport and cultural heritage, pride runs through the town. Whitefield continues to grow and change, but its character comes from the people who live, work and build their businesses here.
Community spirit is not simply a slogan. It is part of everyday life in Whitefield.
WHAT’S ON
There is always something happening.
Local events. Live music. Seasonal celebrations. Community gatherings. Sport. Culture.
Whitefield may be modest in size, but it’s rich in activity.
See what’s coming up and be part of it.
Visit. Wander. Meet. Stay a while.
Whitefield is more than a road you pass through.
It is a place to discover independent businesses, share good food, enjoy green spaces and feel part of the community.
It is a place to return to.
Welcome to Whitefield. Welcome to The Whitefield Way.
