Harbours & ports · North West England
Manchester
In or near Manchester.
Manchester — a harbour in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent · 0.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Manchester is a named harbour in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Manchester Harbour, located in the West Midlands, is a significant inland port. It serves as a hub for various maritime activities, reflecting the city’s industrial heritage. The harbour facilitates trade and leisure boating, contributing to the local economy and community.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4869, -2.2654
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 6DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11876680 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manchester?
- Manchester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 6DN), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Manchester?
- Manchester — a harbour in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 6DN.
- How do I get to Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 6DN.