"I've noticed it since lockdown": Life inside the Greater Manchester village that's a tourist hotspot... but is being 'spoiled'

Perched right on the edge of Salford is the leafy suburb of Worsley.

Known for its beautiful scenery and landmarks, the affluent and picturesque village can be found along the Bridgewater Canal. With its pretty green stretches and magpie style mock-Tudor houses, it really is a slice of rural life in urban Manchester.

Steeped in history, the village is home to 48 listed buildings, including early medieval manor house Wardley Hall, the court house, the fountain and a telephone kiosk. Worsley Delph , a former coal mine, is a scheduled monument.

Significant parts of the village are now designated conservation areas, including Worsley Old Hall and the former Worsley Old Hall farm. Some areas are even being considered as World Heritage Sites. There are also 75 acres of pretty forests that stretch from the canal to the East Lancashire Road.

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But despite its stunning surroundings, some residents living on Worsley Green say there’s one thing “spoiling” life in the village – the traffic.

Steve Birch has lived in Worsley his entire life. The 63-year-old was just a child and lived in Worsley Woods when the M60 was built.

“It’s changed dramatically over the years,” he told the Manchester Evening News. “You can't move without sitting in traffic. But it's got good places, nice walks, nice people and a lot of history and nice properties.

"It's just because it's a popular area, you get a lot of people visiting the village because of the canal and walks. I suppose it brings a little bit of income to the small shops and cafes. But parking is difficult and it's adding traffic."

Resident Julie Miller says the green is often used as a rat run – with speeding cars