Canals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stockport Branch Canal
In or near Manchester.
Stockport Branch Canal — former canal in Manchester, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gorton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stockport Branch Canal is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "former canal in Manchester, England". Coordinates: 53.4803°, -2.1781°.
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Official information
Clayton Hall is a living history museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the past with hands-on experiences in Victorian rooms. The venue is volunteer-run and hosts regular history talks about its notable occupants.
From the Wikipedia article
The Stockport Branch Canal was a 5-mile (8 km) branch of the Ashton Canal from Clayton to Stockport, England.
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Background
Description
The canal was for the most part urban, being heavily industrialised along most of its length. Between Clayton and Gorton there was a heavy concentration of engineering factories and ironworks as well as the Canal Company’s Depot at Gorton. Beyond Gorton, all the way through Reddish, cotton mills predominated.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4803, -2.1781
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M11 2GB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Established
- 1962
- Nearest railway station
- Gorton — 1.4 km
- Official site
- claytonhall.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7618145 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stockport Branch Canal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Abbey Hey Lane Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2411715.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stockport Branch Canal?
- Stockport Branch Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M11 2GB), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Stockport Branch Canal?
- Stockport Branch Canal — former canal in Manchester, England.
- How do I get to Stockport Branch Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M11 2GB.
- When was Stockport Branch Canal built?
- Built or established in 1962.
- Is Stockport Branch Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Stockport Branch Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stockport Branch Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M11 2GB.