Accommodation &
Travel
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, PRIOR TO JOINING ONE OF OUR HANDS-ON COURSES
We love to welcome students from all over the world here at UKSoF and that’s why we’ve curated this list of handy hotels along with information on how to find us as well as some of our favourite dining spots in the area.
We’ve organised the below lists into distance in miles (m) to/from the School & Joseph Massie Studio.
The Uk School of Floristry is based on the first floor of our Joseph Massie Studios building, in a pretty sandstone building within the bustling market town of Bury greater Manchester, located around 8 miles north of Manchester City Centre.
Direct Metrolink Tram and bus services link Manchester City centre (30 mins approx) to the Interchange in the centre of Bury. Visit the website link above, or call them on 0871 200 2233 for further information.
The Joseph Massie Studio & School Of Floristry is around a 15 minute stroll from the main bus and Metrolink Tram hub (Interchange) in Bury Town Centre.
ADDRESS:
16 - 20 Heaton Fold
Bury
Manchester
BL9 9HF
Below is a list of local hotels in the Bury area, along with some in the heart of Manchester City Centre:
BURY & SURROUNDING AREAS
Premier Inn, Bury (0.8m)
Well known British hotel chain located in Bury town centre, 15 minute stroll to the studio.
Village Hotel, Bury (1.9m)
British hotel chain located a little out of the town centre, 30 minute walk to the studio/10 minute drive.
Bestwestern, Bury (2.7m)
Hotel chain located a little way out from the Town Centre, but set in beautiful park land. 50 minute walk to the studio/15 minute drive.
Red Hall Hotel, Ramsbottom (5.2m)
Secluded independant hotel. 15 minute drive to the studio
Red Lion, Ramsbottom (5.9m)
Country pub & accommodation. 15 minute drive to the studio
Eagle & Child Inn, Ramsbottom(6.1m)
Country pub & accommodation. 15 minute drive to the studio.
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
Crowne Plaza, Manchester (7.7m)
Chain hotel in Manchester City Centre, 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute walk/ 30 minute drive to the studio.
Premier Inn, Manchester (7.7m)
British hotel chain in Manchester City Centre, 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute walk / 30 minute drive to the studio.
Lowry Hotel, Manchester (7.9m)
5 star Hotel in Manchester City Centre. 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute stroll/ 30 minute drive to the studio.
Hotel Gotham, Manchester (8.2m)
5 Star Hotel in Manchester City Centre. 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute stroll / 30 minute drive to the studio.
Malmaison, Manchester(8.4m)
Boutique chain hotel chain in Manchester City Centre, 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute walk / 30 minute drive to the studio.
Midland, Manchester (8.5m)
Luxury hotel in Manchester City Centre. 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute stroll / 30 minute drive to the studio.
Hilton Hotel, Manchester (15.2)
Chain hotel in Manchester City Centre, 35 minute tram ride & 15 minute walk / 30 minute drive to the studio.
HOW TO GET TO BURY:
Bury is located just north of Manchester and easy to get to from the whole of the North West.
By Car
Bury is just 8 miles (13Km) from Manchester city centre with direct links to and from the M60 and M66 (Take J2 Bury) providing easy access to the rest of Greater Manchester and the North West.
By Public Transport
Direct Metrolink Tram and bus services link Manchester City centre (30 mins approx) to the Interchange in the centre of Bury. Visit the website link above, or call them on 0871 200 2233 for further information.
Direct bus services also link with National Express Coach Services into Manchester. More information is available by calling them on 08705 808080 .
There are numerous high speed train links to Manchester from most parts of the UK where direct links to Bury via Metrolink completes the journey. For details telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or regional train companies.
Visit Trainline for all rail, coach and other travel services for the best prices and smart, real-time travel info on the go.
Bury does have a small train station, The East Lancashire Railway train line is a 12 mile line which links Bury with Rawtenstall and Heywood on weekends and Bank Holidays throughout the year, additional mid-week services operates during July and August Tel. 0161 764 7790
SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE DINING SPOTS
Swan & Cemetery (0.3m)
Offering up traditional British pub food only a few minutes walk from the studio.
Crowded House (1m)
Cafe, Bar & Restaurant serving tapas style dishes & grazing platters. 20 minute stroll from the studio.
Bloom coffee (1m)
Speciality Coffee House, serving Australian inspired cafe food. 20 minute stroll from the studio.
Slattery’s (2.5m)
Famed Patissier & Chocolatier with a small cafe on site. 10 minute drive from the studio.
A 20 minute stroll from the Studio & School into Bury town centre, you’ll find plenty of independent and chain restaurants and bars that serve food.
We recommend:
West Ivy (1m)
West Ivy has a cosy outdoor seating area for those warm Summer evenings.
Racconto Lounge (1.2m)
A casual setting for easy dining. 25 minute stroll to the studio.
The Bird at Birtle (3.6m)
Award winning GastroPub. 11 minute drive from the studio.
Pavilion Bistro (3.2m)
A chic relaxed bistro set in the countryside. 15 minute drive from the studio.
Panama Hatty’s Grill ( 3.9m)
Cozy restaurant serving global & Latin-based dishes. 15 minute drive from the studio.
Hearth of the Ram (6.5m)
Cosy bar-restaurant with a log fire, a beer garden serving British-inspired cuisine. 17 minute drive from the studio.
The Mouse Trap (6.7m)
This cheese lovers bar serves only wine, cheese and cocktails. 20 minute drive from the studio.
FURTHER QUESTIONS?
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