Castles · North West England
Gatley
In or near Handforth.
Gatley is a suburb of the town of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) south of Manchester city centre, 4 miles (6 km) west-south-west of Stockport, 5 miles (8 km) east o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gatley · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gatley is a suburb of the town of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) south of Manchester city centre, 4 miles (6 km) west-south-west of Stockport, 5 miles (8 km) east of Altrincham and 3 miles (5 km) north-east of Manchester Airport.
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Gatley is a suburb of the town of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) south of Manchester city centre, 4 miles (6 km) west-south-west of Stockport, 5 miles (8 km) east of Altrincham and 3 miles (5 km) north-east of Manchester Airport.
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Background
History
Until the 20th century, most Gatley residents either worked in the material trades or were farmers. An open field system existed around Gatley in the late 17th century, but the practice of common farming seems to have fallen into disuse when William Tatton allowed tenants to buy their own land. Gatley Carrs was the lower, marshy ground running down to the River Mersey and west to Northenden. Before 1700, it was a place for osier beds which local people had used for basket making or for wattles for cottages or fencing. In 1800, Mr Worthington of Sharston Hall planted 1,000 poplars in Gatley Carrs. In the mid 19th century, Gatley Carrs was described as "a scene of such singular and romantic…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3929, -2.2446
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK8 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheadle
- Nearest railway station
- Gatley — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Gatley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Gatley War Memorial
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Church of St Wilfrid, Northenden
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Northenden Players Theatre Club
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St Mary's Church, Cheadle
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Gatley Memorial Clock Tower
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatley?
- Gatley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK8 4HR), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Gatley?
- Gatley is a suburb of the town of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) south of Manchester city centre, 4 miles (6 km) west-south-west of Stockport, 5 miles (8 km) east o
- How do I get to Gatley?
- The nearest railway station is Gatley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK8 4HR.
- Does Gatley charge admission?
- Gatley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gatley?
- The nearest railway station is Gatley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK8 4HR.