Hulme Locks Branch Canal, Manchester

Name: Hulme Locks Branch Canal
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#292 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

The Hulme Locks Branch Canal is a canal in the city of Manchester. It is 200m in length and was built to provide a direct waterway between the Mersey and Irwell Navigation and the Bridgewater Canal. The canal opened in 1838 and was superseded in 1995 by a new lock at Pomona Dock 3. As both of its locks remain closed, the canal is now overgrown. ()

Coordinates: 53°28'12"N, 2°15'36"W

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HulmeManchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Hulme Locks Branch Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deansgate, Museum of Science and Industry, The Briton's Protection, Quay Street.

0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Deansgate, Manchester
16 min walk • Deansgate is a bustling artery in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, known for its vibrant shopping district. Cutting through the city center, Deansgate offers a mix of high-street and designer stores, making it a premier destination for both locals and tourists...
0.5 miN
History in an 1830 railway station
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
14 min walk • The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is a beacon of innovation and history, located in the heart of the city's historic Castlefield district. Housed in the former Liverpool Road railway station, the world's oldest surviving terminal railway station, the...
0.6 miNE
Nightlife
The Briton's Protection, Manchester
16 min walk • The Briton's Protection is a historic pub nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. Known for its extensive selection of over 300 whiskies, this traditional watering hole has been serving patrons since 1806, making it one of the city's most enduring...
0.7 miNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Quay Street, Manchester
18 min walk • Quay Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, is a vibrant shopping district that offers both locals and tourists a unique blend of retail experiences. Known for its diverse range of shops, Quay Street is a hub for those seeking fashion...
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
18 min walk • Bridgewater Hall stands as a beacon of musical excellence in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Opened in 1996, this modern music venue has quickly become one of the most prestigious concert halls in the country, renowned for its exceptional acoustics...
0.4 miNE
Remains of an ancient Roman fort
Mamucium, Manchester
11 min walk • Mamucium, also known as Manchester Roman Fort, stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established around AD 79, this ancient fortification was built by the Romans during their occupation of Britain.
0.6 miNE
47-floor skyscraper with a hotel
Cloud 23, Manchester
15 min walk • Beetham Tower is a 47-storey mixed use skyscraper in Manchester, England. Completed in 2006, it is named after its developers, the Beetham Organisation, and was designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Ordsall Chord, Manchester
15 min walk • Ordsall Chord, also known as the Castlefield Curve, is a short railway line in Ordsall, Salford, England, which links Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Victoria, designed to increase capacity and reduce journey times into and through Manchester.
~780 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St George, Manchester
4 min walk • The Church of St George, Chester Road, Hulme, Manchester, is an early Gothic Revival church by Francis Goodwin, built in 1826–8. It was restored in 1884 by J. S. Crowther. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 3 October 1974.
~1900 ftSE
Park
Hulme Park, Manchester
10 min walk • Hulme Community Garden Centre is a garden and community centre in Hulme, Manchester, England, that was featured in a 2017 episode of the TV show Gardener's World. It opened in 2000, on a brownfield site with the goal of encouraging health living through gardening and sustainable food growing.
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Central, Manchester
18 min walk • Manchester Central Convention Complex is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hulme Locks Branch Canal?

Nearby attractions include Church of St George, Manchester (4 min walk), North Pennine Ring, Manchester (9 min walk), Owen Street, Manchester (10 min walk), Hulme Park, Manchester (10 min walk).

How to get to Hulme Locks Branch Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hulme Locks Branch Canal:

Tram

Cornbrook • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Corn, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, TrfC, Vict (8 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (14 min walk)

Bus

Stretford Road/Chorlton Road • Lines: 53 (8 min walk)

Train

Deansgate (12 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (20 min walk)