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Jacksons' Brickworks
Nearby · Poolhouse Road, Higher Poynton
Nature has reclaimed the former brickworks as a mixture of ponds, reeds, grassland and woodland, linked by paths to the Middlewood Way.
Plan your visit
Open on foot at all times; the car park closes in the evening. Dogs must be kept on leads.
OutdoorsFree admissionDogs in selected areas
45–75 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for the reserve paths and wildlife. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- The nature reserve is publicly accessible on foot at all times; its car park has seasonal gate-closing times.
- Access & terrain
- The route onto Middlewood Way is suitable for wheelchairs via two RADAR-locked field gates. This does not describe every path within the reserve.
- Dogs
- Dogs are allowed but must stay on a lead.
- Parking
- Free car park off Poolhouse Road with horse-box spaces; check gate-closing signs.
- Public transport
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Jacksons' Brickworks — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Poynton
Poynton Pool is a walk from the centre; Anson and its tearoom are in Higher Poynton and need a separate journey.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Poynton Pool and Park circuit
Walk from the town centreFollow the circular path alongside the pool and through the grassland, using the town council’s South Park Drive approach.
Another discovery
Anson Engine Museum
Drive from the town centreHead to Higher Poynton for the engine collection. Check seasonal Friday and steam-event openings before travelling.
Time for a pause
Anson Engine Museum tearoom
Drive from the town centreDrinks and confectionery provide a simple pause during a museum visit. Treat this as part of the Anson outing and check its opening date.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Poynton Pool and Park circuit — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum — official information ↗Anson Engine Museum tearoom — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- ponds with reed margins
- open meadow patches
- surfaced path linking to the former railway
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
