Historic pubs · North West England
The Witchwood
In or near Manchester.
The Witchwood in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashton-under-Lyne · 0.6 km
About
The Witchwood is a historic pub in England North West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Witchwood is a pub located in Tameside, North-West England, with the postcode OL6. It is owned by the Revolution Bars Group and is situated near the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Visitors can expect a typical pub atmosphere, serving drinks and providing a social space in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4867, -2.0986
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Tameside, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL6 7TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Nearest railway station
- Ashton-under-Lyne — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7775324 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Witchwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Witchwood?
- The Witchwood is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL6 7TZ), in the parish of Tameside, unparished area.
- What is The Witchwood?
- The Witchwood in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Witchwood?
- The nearest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL6 7TZ.
- Who owns The Witchwood?
- The Witchwood is owned by Revolution Bars Group.
- Is The Witchwood a protected site?
- Yes — The Witchwood is part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Witchwood?
- The nearest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL6 7TZ.