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Bedford, Greater Manchester

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Bedford is a suburb of Leigh, in the Wigan district, in the county of Greater Manchester, England. It was one of three ancient townships, Bedford, Pennington and Westleigh, that merged in 1875 to form

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30 min–1 h
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Bedford is a suburb of Leigh, in the Wigan district, in the county of Greater Manchester, England. It was one of three ancient townships, Bedford, Pennington and Westleigh, that merged in 1875 to form the town of Leigh. Historically, Bedford was in Lancashire.

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Bedford is a suburb of Leigh, in the Wigan district, in the county of Greater Manchester, England. It was one of three ancient townships, Bedford, Pennington and Westleigh, that merged in 1875 to form the town of Leigh. Historically, Bedford was in Lancashire.

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Coordinates
53.4939, -2.4996
District
Wigan
Parish
Wigan, unparished area
Postcode
WN7 2BZ
Parliamentary constituency
Leigh and Atherton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bedford, Greater Manchester?
Bedford, Greater Manchester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 2BZ), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
Is Bedford, Greater Manchester free to visit?
Yes, Bedford, Greater Manchester is free to enter.
How do I get to Bedford, Greater Manchester?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 2BZ. It sits within the Leigh and Atherton parliamentary constituency.