Castles · North West England
Clifton, Greater Manchester
In or near Manchester.
Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the edge of Irwell Valley in the north of the City of Salford. Historically in Lancashire, it was
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the edge of Irwell Valley in the north of the City of Salford. Historically in Lancashire, it was a centre for coal mining, and once formed part of the Municipal Borough of Swinton and Pendlebury.
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From the Wikipedia article
Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the edge of Irwell Valley in the north of the City of Salford. Historically in Lancashire, it was a centre for coal mining, and once formed part of the Municipal Borough of Swinton and Pendlebury.
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Background
History
Clifton is derived from the Old English clif and tun, and means the "settlement near a cliff, slope or riverbank". Clifton was mentioned in the Pipe Roll of 1183–84.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5239, -2.3203
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M27 8JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Clifton, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fletcher's Canal
Canals · 0.3 km
Clifton Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 0.4 km
Clifton Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Clifton Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Salford Home Tuition Services
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Essoldo Swinton
Theatres · 1.0 km
Philips Park Waterdale Trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.0 km
Clifton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Clifton Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Philips Park
Parks · 1.3 km
Philips Park Figure 8 trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km
Pendlebury
Villages · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- Clifton, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M27 8JJ), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the edge of Irwell Valley in the north of the City of Salford. Historically in Lancashire, it was
- How do I get to Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M27 8JJ.
- Does Clifton, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Clifton, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M27 8JJ.