Castles · North West England
Swinton, Greater Manchester
In or near Manchester.
Swinton, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (Manchester) · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swinton, Greater Manchester 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Swinton Castle is located in Greater Manchester, North-West England. This historic structure is known for its distinctive architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The name Swinton derives from the Old English swin, pigs and tun, an enclosure, farmstead or manor estate. An early form was Swynton. During the Middle Ages, Swinton belonged to Whalley Abbey. Later, lands at Swinton were granted to Thurston Tyldesley, then of Wardley Hall. Documents record that certain areas belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. In 1817 some Swinton weavers joined in the Blanketeers' demonstration and marched to London to put their grievances to the Prince Regent. In 1842 some Swinton people took part in Chartist agitations and tried to destroy a local colliery. Sunday schools and libraries were established in Swinton at quite an early period. Swinton Industrial School was…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5122, -2.3412
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M27 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (Manchester) — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.salford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Swinton, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter, Swinton
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Lychgate to Church of St Peter
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Grand Palais
Theatres · 0.1 km
Swinton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Ellesmere Super Cinema
Theatres · 0.9 km
Essoldo Swinton
Theatres · 0.9 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Victoria Park
Parks · 1.0 km
St. Augustine's Church, Pendlebury
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Salford Home Tuition Services
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Pendlebury
Villages · 1.4 km
Clifton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Clifton Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 4Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Peter, Swinton
Church of St Peter, Swinton — church in Swinton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lychgate to Church of St Peter
Lychgate to Church of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · North West England
Grand Palais
Grand Palais in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · North West England
Swinton Cemetery
Swinton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Ellesmere Super Cinema
Ellesmere Super Cinema in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Swinton, Greater Manchester
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Giants Seat Scout and Community Campsite
Giants Seat Scout and Community Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hollinwood Scout Camp
Hollinwood Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brookdale Park
Brookdale Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Crompton Lodge Caravan Park
Crompton Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Lamb Hotel, Eccles
Lamb Hotel, Eccles in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Queens Arms
Queens Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Worsley Old Hall
Worsley Old Hall in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Stanley Arms
Stanley Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Grapes Hotel
The Grapes Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Church Inn
Church Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 3Castles · North West England
Manchester Castle
Manchester Castle — medieval fortified manor house in England.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Mow Cop Castle
Mow Cop Castle — folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Castles · North West England
Ullerwood Castle
Ullerwood Castle — castle in Greater Manchester, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- Swinton, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M27 6ES), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- Swinton, Greater Manchester — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M27 6ES.
- Does Swinton, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Swinton, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Swinton, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M27 6ES.