Castles · North West England
Wythenshawe
In or near Handforth.
Wythenshawe — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gatley · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wythenshawe 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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Place summary
Wythenshawe is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's heritage.
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Background
History
, a former stately home and local landmark in Wythenshawe Park]]The name Wythenshawe seems to come from the Old English , meaning "withy tree", and , meaning "wood" (compare dialectal word shaw). The three ancient townships of Northenden, Baguley, and Northen Etchells formally became the present-day Wythenshawe when they were merged with Manchester in 1931. Until then, the name was only used to refer to Wythenshawe Hall and its grounds. One proposition was that Manchester City Council could sell the building to the National Trust. A friends group was formed to support monthly open days and events at the hall. In March 2016, the hall's roof, one of its upper floors and its clock tower were…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.3920, -2.2640
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M22 8EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wythenshawe and Sale East
- Nearest railway station
- Gatley — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Wythenshawe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wythenshawe?
- Wythenshawe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M22 8EX), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Wythenshawe?
- Wythenshawe — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wythenshawe?
- The nearest railway station is Gatley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M22 8EX.
- Does Wythenshawe charge admission?
- Wythenshawe typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wythenshawe?
- The nearest railway station is Gatley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M22 8EX.