Human settlement in England
Simister
Simister is a small suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England.
Historically part of Lancashire, it is located between the districts of Prestwich, Rhodes and Langley. Although the village's proximity to Manchester means the residential population is mainly made up of commuters, the village has a rural feel with much agricultural activity.
How locals move
Getting around Simister the local way
- Get inThe Manchester Ship Canal can only be used on the Mersey Ferry cruise from Salford to Eastham between April and October.
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