Manchester, Virginia
Manchester is a community of 12,445 people in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Victory Theater, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Bridge, Laurel Meadow and Taylor Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is a census-designated place in northern Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 10,804.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks2
Laurel Meadow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Richmond, Virginia
Taylor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Human settlement in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes62
A Kitchen
Restaurant · Asian · 1.9 mi
9726 Midlothian Turnpike
Mo, We-Sa 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
9550 Midlothian Turnpike
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00
Cafe & Sabor Bakery and Restaurant
Bakery · 1.5 mi
7102 Hull Street Road
Mo-Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:30
50 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Best Western Plus Governor's Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
9826 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield
Colony House Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
6414 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond
Extended Stay America - North Chesterfield - Arboretum
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
241 Arboretum Place
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond
Holiday Inn Express Richmond E - Midlothian Trnpke
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
8710 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield
Churches and places of worship22
New Deliverance Evangelistic Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.1 mi
1701 Turner Road, North Chesterfield
Bethany Place Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
1501 South Providence Road
Shopping13
HobbyTown + RadioShack Express
Shop · 2.0 mi
9768 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare7
Children's Hospital of Richmond - Bon Air (South) Therapy Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond
Map of Manchester
197 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Intl Ap 72401 (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chesterfield County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Bon Air 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Richmond 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Brandermill 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Lakeside 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Laurel 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- East Highland Park 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Chester 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Glen Allen 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Highland Springs 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Colonial Heights 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2017-07-07 19 10 21 View north along Virginia State Route 339 at U.S. Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) at the entrance into the Virginia State Police Headquarters in Manchester, Chesterfield County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-07 19 17 38 View north along Virginia State Route 76 (Powhite Parkway) near Buford Road (Virginia State Secondary Route 678) in Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laurel Meadow from the south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor Farm House Richmond Va, Morgan Riley, CC0
- Atlantic coastline trestle, Kwhopson, Public domain
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Bridge, Eli Christman, CC BY 2.0
- Powhite Park, Packer1028, CC0
- Chalkley Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Reams Road Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Providence Middle School, Packer1028, CC0
- A.M. Davis Elementary School, 2025, Packer1028, CC0
- A.M. Davis Elementary School, old, Packer1028, CC0
- Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Victory Theater & Event Center, Packer1028, CC0
- WXK65 radio tower, Packer1028, CC0
- Richmond Vascular Center, Packer1028, CC0
- Providence Golf Club course, Packer1028, CC0
- Chesterfield Village Apartments, Packer1028, CC0
- Abandoned JCPenney (6946908803), Will Fisher from Richmond, VA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rock Creek Park Lake, Packer1028, CC0
- WRIC-TV station, Packer1028, CC0
- Napiers and Savage Dam, Packer1028, CC0
- Cladonia arbuscula 61164716, Nova Patch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cladonia arbuscula 61164722, Nova Patch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cladonia arbuscula 61164704, Nova Patch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Motorcoach One, Packer1028, CC0
- Hicks Family Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Beaufort Spring House, Packer1028, CC0
- Brighton Green, Packer1028, CC0
- Chesterfield Family Practice Center, Packer1028, CC0
- Rock Creek Park Dam, Packer1028, CC0
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