Castles · North West England
Prestwich
In or near Manchester.
Prestwich — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Prestwich is a castle in england-north-west, 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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Place summary
Prestwich is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
(formerly the Ostrich Inn) next to St Mary's Church]] Bury New Road roughly follows the line of a Roman road connecting forts at Mamucium (Manchester) and Bremetennacum (Ribchester). It is possible that a Roman fort or encampment was built at "Castle Hill", near the Salford border, mirroring an encampment on Rainsough Hill equidistant from the Roman road. John Booker B.A., 19th century author and curate of the parish church, considered these were agrarian camps built to protect cattle kept in the woods of Broughton and Kersal. The camp was "just to the right of the old road to Bury, immediately beyond Singleton Brook, on the first field in the Parish of Prestwich, which was formerly known…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5333, -2.2833
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M25 1BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Prestwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church Inn
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Band Stand
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Prestwich Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society
Theatres · 0.5 km
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Margaret's Church, Prestwich
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Prestwich Town Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Besses United Reformed Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Heaton Park Cinema
Theatres · 1.2 km
The Shrubberies
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Pope John Paul II (31st May 1982)
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Philips Park Figure 8 trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.5 km
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Church Inn
Church Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich — Grade I listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Band Stand
Band Stand — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Prestwich Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society
Prestwich Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial
Prestwich Operatic Society War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Margaret's Church, Prestwich
St Margaret's Church, Prestwich — grade II listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Prestwich
Places to stay
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Giants Seat Scout and Community Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Parkview Residence
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
The Lowry Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Great John Street Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Church Inn
Church Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Maypole Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
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The Punch Bowl Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Crown Tavern
The Crown Tavern in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Wellington Inn
The Old Wellington Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestwich?
- Prestwich is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M25 1BT), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Prestwich?
- Prestwich — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestwich?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M25 1BT.
- Does Prestwich charge admission?
- Prestwich typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Prestwich?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M25 1BT.