Castles · North West England
Altrincham
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Altrincham ( OL-tring-əm, locally ) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It is located south of the River Mersey, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Manch
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Altrincham · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Altrincham Castle, the nearest railway station is Altrincham, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA14 2QD. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Altrincham ( OL-tring-əm, locally ) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It is located south of the River Mersey, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Manchester, 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Sale and 10 miles (16 km) east of Warrington. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 49,680. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Altrincham developed as a market town following the right to hold a market being granted in 1290; the market continues today. Further socioeconomic development came with the extension of the Bridgewater Canal to Altrincham in 1765 and the arrival of the railway in 1849, stimulating industrial activity in the town. Outlying villages were absorbed by Altrincham's subsequent growth, along with the grounds of Dunham Massey Hall, formerly the home of the Earl of Stamford and now a tourist attraction, with three Grade I listed buildings and a deer park. Altrincham has good transport links to Manchester, Sale, Stretford and Stockport, among other destinations. The town has a strong middle-class presence; there has been a steady increase in Altrincham's middle classes since the 19th century. It is also home to Altrincham F.C. and three ice hockey clubs: Manchester Storm, Altrincham Aces and Trafford Tornados.
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From the Wikipedia article
Altrincham ( OL-tring-əm, locally ) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It is located south of the River Mersey, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Manchester, 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Sale and 10 miles (16 km) east of Warrington. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 49,680. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. Altrincham developed as a market town following the right to hold a market being granted in 1290; the market continues today. Further socioeconomic development came with the extension of the Bridgewater Canal to Altrincham in 1765 and the arrival of the railway in 1849, stimulating industrial activity in the town. Outlying villages were absorbed by Altrincham's subsequent growth, along with the grounds of Dunham Massey Hall, formerly the home of the Earl of Stamford and now a tourist attraction, with three Grade I listed buildings and a deer park. Altrincham has good transport links to Manchester, Sale, Stretford and Stockport, among other destinations. The town has a strong middle-class presence; there has been a steady increase in Altrincham's middle classes since the 19th century. It is also home to Altrincham F.C. and three ice hockey clubs: Manchester Storm, Altrincham Aces and Trafford Tornados.
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Background
History
Local evidence of prehistoric human activity exists in the form of two Neolithic arrowheads found in Altrincham and, further afield, a concentration of artefacts around Dunham. The remains of a Roman road, part of one of the major Roman roads in North West England connecting the legionary fortresses of Chester (Deva Victrix) and York (Eboracum), run through the Broadheath area. As it shows signs of having been repaired, the road was in use for a considerable period of time. The town's name first appears as Aldringeham, probably meaning "homestead of Aldhere's people". As recently as the 19th century, it was spelt both Altrincham and Altringham. Until the Normans invaded England, the manors…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3838, -2.3547
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA14 2QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Altrincham — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Altrincham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altrincham?
- Altrincham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 2QD), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is Altrincham?
- Altrincham ( OL-tring-əm, locally ) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. It is located south of the River Mersey, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Manch
- How do I get to Altrincham?
- The nearest railway station is Altrincham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 2QD.
- Does Altrincham charge admission?
- Altrincham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Altrincham?
- The nearest railway station is Altrincham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 2QD.