Castles · North West England
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
In or near Manchester.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of Manchester, England, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre. Chorlton ward had a population of 14,138 at the 2011 census, and Chorlton Park 15,147.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trafford Park · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chorlton-cum-Hardy, the nearest railway station is Trafford Park, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M21 8AE. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of Manchester, England, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre. Chorlton ward had a population of 14,138 at the 2011 census, and Chorlton Park 15,147. By the 9th century, there was an Anglo-Saxon settlement here. In the Middle Ages, improved drainage methods led to population growth. In the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, its rural character made it popular among the middle class. The loss of its railway station, the conversion of larger houses into flats or bedsitters, and significant social housing development to the south of the area changed its character again in the 1970s. Chorlton Manchester Metrolink tram stop was built on the site of the former railway station, served by East Didsbury and Manchester Airport trams. Chorlton was a village on Lancashire's southern border with Cheshire, and a township within the ancient parish of Manchester. It was incorporated into the city of Manchester in 1904. Chorlton borders Stretford, Sale, Didsbury, Withington, and Whalley Range. The River Mersey runs along its southern boundary. The area's eastern boundary has changed since the 19th century because of incorporation into the City of Manchester and division into wards.
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Official information
Little Orange Co. specializes in artisan arancini inspired by Sicilian heritage. They operate through wholesale to delis and cafes and participate in monthly pop-up markets in various locations including Chorlton.
From the Wikipedia article
Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of Manchester, England, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre. Chorlton ward had a population of 14,138 at the 2011 census, and Chorlton Park 15,147. By the 9th century, there was an Anglo-Saxon settlement here. In the Middle Ages, improved drainage methods led to population growth. In the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, its rural character made it popular among the middle class. The loss of its railway station, the conversion of larger houses into flats or bedsitters, and significant social housing development to the south of the area changed its character again in the 1970s. Chorlton Manchester Metrolink tram stop was built on the site of the former railway station, served by East Didsbury and Manchester Airport trams. Chorlton was a village on Lancashire's southern border with Cheshire, and a township within the ancient parish of Manchester. It was incorporated into the city of Manchester in 1904. Chorlton borders Stretford, Sale, Didsbury, Withington, and Whalley Range. The River Mersey runs along its southern boundary. The area's eastern boundary has changed since the 19th century because of incorporation into the City of Manchester and division into wards.
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Background
History
The district was part of the kingdom of Northumbria from the 7th century, but settlement in the Mersey valley may well have been later. Thomas L. Ellwood suggested 610 AD as the date of founding the settlement, but John Lloyd in his 1972 history considered the period 610 to 900 AD more likely. The area now known as Chorlton-cum-Hardy comprises the ancient settlements of Chorlton along with Hardy and Barlow to the south on the north side of the Mersey}} In 1567 the lord of the manor was Alexander Barlow, a staunch recusant who was imprisoned for his beliefs and died in 1584 leaving a son who held similar beliefs. Two of his sons entered the Order of Saint Benedict, one of them, Ambrose…
Visiting
The ITV sitcom The Cuckoo Waltz, starring Diane Keen, David Roper and Lewis Collins was nominally set in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, referenced in certain episodes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4420, -2.2770
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M21 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Withington
- Nearest railway station
- Trafford Park — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.littleorangeco.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Chorlton-cum-Hardy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M21 8AE), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of Manchester, England, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre. Chorlton ward had a population of 14,138 at the 2011 census, and Chorlton Park 15,147.
- How do I get to Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
- The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M21 8AE.
- Does Chorlton-cum-Hardy charge admission?
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chorlton-cum-Hardy?
- The nearest railway station is Trafford Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M21 8AE.