Opticians near Wilmslow: Heald Green, about 9 minutes by car.
We are not in Wilmslow; we are 5.9 miles away in Heald Green, and people from Wilmslow 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.
5.9 miles away in Heald Green. 45-minute eye tests, NHS or private, explained properly.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 600+ Google reviews
Ashworth Opticians · 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green SK8 3QA · Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed
5.9 miles. Here is the easiest way.
By car: Up the A34 towards Manchester, off at the Handforth Dean junction onto Finney Lane; or the back road through Styal. Heald Green station is on the Wilmslow to Manchester line, two minutes’ walk from the practice.
By bus or train: Train: Wilmslow or Handforth to Heald Green on the Manchester line, every 20 to 30 minutes. Heald Green station is two minutes on foot from the practice and has its own car park.
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 Handforth, Dean Row, Lacey Green, Styal, Alderley Edge? Heald Green is your nearest Abra & Co practice too.
| From | By car, outside rush hour |
|---|---|
| Handforth | about 6 minutes, 2.8 miles |
| Dean Row | about 10 minutes, 4.4 miles |
| Lacey Green | about 9 minutes, 3.8 miles |
| Styal | about 3 minutes, 1.5 miles |
| Alderley Edge | about 12 minutes, 7.6 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 Wilmslow?
Is there an Abra & Co practice in Wilmslow?
No. The nearest is Ashworth Opticians in Heald Green, about 9 minutes by car (5.9 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 Wilmslow?
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.