Prestwich is on the cusp of change, in more ways than one. Over the last decade, the town has carved out a reputation as one of the best places to live in Greater Manchester - and the UK.
As high streets up and down the country struggle, a thriving community of bars, shops and restaurants have seen Prestwich go from strength to strength.
A huge £100m regeneration is only set to transform the town further over the coming years. It's little surprise then that Prestwich's charms have started to attract the attention of major players in the hospitality industry. READ MORE: Famous Manchester-based pizzeria Rudy’s is set to open a branch in the former Barclays Bank building in Bury New Road in December - the chain's seventh location in Greater Manchester.
Meanwhile, popular London-based bakery GAIL'S has confirmed that it is also coming to Prestwich - with the site ‘set to open at some point in the new year’.