Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marple, Greater Manchester
In or near Mellor.
Marple is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is on the River Goyt, 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north of Macclesfield and 4 m
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marple · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Marple in Greater Manchester, the nearest railway station is Marple, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is SK6 6BA. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Marple is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is on the River Goyt, 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north of Macclesfield and 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Stockport. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 12,970. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire (although its district Marple Bridge was historically partially in Derbyshire), and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. The town lies along the Peak Forest Canal, which contains the Marple Lock Flight and Marple Aqueduct. The Roman Lakes, to the south-east of the town centre, attracts anglers and walkers. The town is served by two railway stations: Marple and Rose Hill Marple, providing access to the rail network in Greater Manchester, a direct line to Sheffield and beyond. It is also close to the Middlewood Way, a shared use path following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.
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From the Wikipedia article
Marple is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is on the River Goyt, 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north of Macclesfield and 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Stockport. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 12,970. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire (although its district Marple Bridge was historically partially in Derbyshire), and became part of Greater Manchester in 1974. The town lies along the Peak Forest Canal, which contains the Marple Lock Flight and Marple Aqueduct. The Roman Lakes, to the south-east of the town centre, attracts anglers and walkers. The town is served by two railway stations: Marple and Rose Hill Marple, providing access to the rail network in Greater Manchester, a direct line to Sheffield and beyond. It is also close to the Middlewood Way, a shared use path following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.
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Background
History
Scientists estimate that the earliest residents of the area settled several millennia ago. The population of the village began to rise, with the construction of terraces to house mill workers and the formation of a village centre filled with private businesses. Samuel Oldknow also played a large role in the development of the town in addition to his mills; there is still a street named Oldknow Road in Marple today. He built workers' cottages and churches, introduced aspen trees to the area, and assisted in the constructions of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals. Marple Aqueduct, which opened in 1800, carries the Peak Forest Canals over the River Goyt, was designed by Benjamin Outram, a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3970, -2.0610
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 6BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Marple, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Marple War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Posset Bridge (Number 18) on Peak Forest Canal
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Regent
Cinemas · 0.3 km
Carver Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km
Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Church of St Martin, Marple
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Forge Bank Mill
Watermills · 0.6 km
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Marple Bridge Congregational Church War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Marple Bridge
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Maple Tree
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Marple War Memorial
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Posset Bridge (Number 18) on Peak Forest Canal
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Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
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Church of St Martin, Marple
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marple, Greater Manchester?
- Marple, Greater Manchester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 6BA), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Marple, Greater Manchester?
- Marple is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is on the River Goyt, 9 miles (14 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) north of Macclesfield and 4 m
- How do I get to Marple, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 6BA.
- Does Marple, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Marple, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Marple, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 6BA.