Opticians near Altrincham: Heald Green, about 15 minutes by car.
We are not in Altrincham; we are 6.7 miles away in Heald Green, and people from Altrincham make the trip for a 45-minute eye test with the same optometrist next time, the 3D OCT scan explained on the screen, and frames chosen with you rather than sold to you. NHS eye tests are free if you qualify. Private eye test £55.
6.7 miles away in Heald Green. 45-minute eye tests, NHS or private, explained properly.
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Ashworth Opticians · 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green SK8 3QA · Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed
6.7 miles. Here is the easiest way.
By car: Out along the A560 through Hale Barns and past the airport tunnels to Styal Road, then Finney Lane. Street parking on Finney Lane.
By bus or train: No direct bus; by car is simplest. The 42C bus (Manchester to Handforth Dean) stops on Finney Lane if you are coming from the Didsbury side.
Parking: On-street parking on Finney Lane and the side roads; Heald Green station car park is two minutes on foot.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed 0161 437 3400
Three things, mostly. None of them is price.
An eye test with time in it
Forty-five minutes with the optometrist, everything shown to you on the screen, and the 3D OCT scan in the Gold eye examination (£95) or £35 with any other test.
Ashworth Opticians
Ashworth Opticians has looked after Heald Green for decades and is now part of the Abra & Co family. Heald Green station is two minutes on foot.
On the shelf in Heald Green
JF Rey, Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Dita, and more brought in for you to try. Free eyewear styling, by appointment.
From Hale, Hale Barns, Timperley, Bowdon, Broadheath? Heald Green is your nearest Abra & Co practice too.
| From | By car, outside rush hour |
|---|---|
| Hale | about 13 minutes, 6.7 miles |
| Hale Barns | about 10 minutes, 5.4 miles |
| Timperley | about 13 minutes, 6.1 miles |
| Bowdon | about 15 minutes, 9.8 miles |
| Broadheath | about 17 minutes, 7.3 miles |
Road times from the centre of each place to 214 Finney Lane, worked out on 20 October 2026. Say where you are coming from when you book and we will tell you the easiest way.
Real reviews from Google. Ashworth Opticians, Heald Green.
“Great assistance from Lauren in providing emergency help to fix a pair of damaged glasses.”
A patient, Google review
Coming from Altrincham?
Is there an Abra & Co practice in Altrincham?
No. The nearest is Ashworth Opticians in Heald Green, about 15 minutes by car (6.7 miles). We would rather tell you that plainly than pretend to be on your high street.
Can I have a free NHS eye test if I live in Altrincham?
Yes, if you qualify: under 16, under 19 in full-time education, 60 or over, diabetes, glaucoma in a close relative, or certain benefits. We check when you book.
Are you open at the weekend?
Heald Green is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. Our Cheadle practice opens Saturdays if a weekend suits you better.
Other places we look after from Heald Green.