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Borough in Greater Manchester, England
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Tameside is a conurbation on the east side of Greater Manchester, with Ashton-under-Lyne its main town. Its visitor attractions reflect its role as a junction of the canal network, which revolutionised industry and transport in the 19th century. In 2024 the population was 240,000.
Pub and live music venue since the 1960s; lots of big names have played here.
Good mid-range hotel on business park in town centre.
Good budget chain near bus and tram stops.
Reliable clean, comfy chain hotel with pub & carvery on site.
By train
M-Sa an hourly train from Manchester Victoria takes 10 min to Ashton-under-Lyne and continues to Stalybridge. (These start from Southport, via Wigan, Bolton and Salford; no Sunday service).
By tram
Ashton-under-Lyne is the terminus of the Metrolink orange and light blue lines.
By bus
Long distance coaches don't come this way, change at Manchester Chorlton St Station.
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