Fairfield Manchester Map

About Fairfield

Fairfield, a quiet corner of Greater Manchester, offers a glimpse into the enduring character of the North West. It lies 2.5 km east-north-east of Bury (from Bury: bearing 70°T, OS grid SD 826 115). The land around Fairfield slopes gently, a subtle rise and fall that catches the light in changing ways throughout the day, hinting at its agricultural past. Though now primarily a residential suburb, the echoes of former industry can still be felt in the sturdy brickwork of older homes and the occasional patch of overgrown woodland that might once have fed a mill wheel. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after rain, a refreshing reminder of the proximity of green spaces that punctuate the suburban spread. Children's laughter, bright and clear on a summer afternoon, mingles with the distant hum of traffic, a familiar soundtrack to life in Fairfield. The evening sun, when it breaks through the clouds, casts long, soft shadows across lawns and pavements, lending a peaceful, almost contemplative air to the close of day.

About This Fairfield Map Page

Explore Fairfield, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.600353, -2.262906. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.