Castles · North West England
Partington
In or near Lymm.
Partington — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Irlam · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Partington is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Partington is a community in Manchester served by the Partington Parish Council, which focuses on improving local life for its approximately 7,500 residents. The council has been active for over 80 years and has received recognition for its efforts in community improvement.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Partington is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Partington, first recorded in 1260, was in the medieval and post-medieval parish of Bowdon. The name derives from Old English: the first element may be a personal name such as Pearta or Pærta, or part "land divided up into partitions" followed by inga, meaning "people of"; the suffix tun means "farmstead". The village consisted of dispersed farmsteads, with no nucleated centre. It was surrounded by wetlands on all sides, reducing the amount of land available for agriculture. According to the hearth tax returns of 1664, Partington had a population of 99. In 1755, a paper mill on the River Mersey was opened in Partington, the first factory to be established in present-day Trafford. Erlam…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4200, -2.4300
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Partington
- Postcode
- M31 4PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stretford and Urmston
- Nearest railway station
- Irlam — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Partington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Partington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
XIVth Century Stocks
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Cadishead Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Marge and Steel
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
St George's Church, Carrington
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Multisol
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Glazebrook railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.2 km
Glazebrook
Villages · 2.2 km
Hollins Green
Parks · 2.3 km
Irlam Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
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Warburton High Level Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Warburton
Villages · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Partington War Memorial
Partington War Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
XIVth Century Stocks
XIVth Century Stocks — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Cadishead Viaduct
Cadishead Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North West England
Marge and Steel
Marge and Steel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Marcela Livingstone and Liam Curtin.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St George's Church, Carrington
St George's Church, Carrington — church in Trafford, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Multisol
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Where to eat & stay near Partington
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dunham Massey Scout Camp
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Into the Wild Bushcraft
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Places to eat & drink
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Wok Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Partington?
- Partington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M31 4PX), in the parish of Partington.
- What is Partington?
- Partington — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Partington?
- The nearest railway station is Irlam, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M31 4PX.
- Is Partington a protected site?
- Yes — Partington is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Partington charge admission?
- Partington typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Partington?
- The nearest railway station is Irlam, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M31 4PX.