Blackley Cemetery, Manchester

Name: Blackley Cemetery
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#195 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

Blackley Cemetery is a large, municipal cemetery situated within the northern suburbs of the city of Manchester, and is owned, operated and maintained by Manchester City Council. The cemetery and crematorium complex is located on Victoria Avenue in the district of Blackley. It was opened in 1953 on land that was previously a golf course. ()

Coordinates: 53°31'49"N, 2°14'16"W

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Higher BlackleyManchester United Kingdom

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Blackley Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heaton Park, Heaton Park Reservoir, Church of St Peter, Heaton Park Congregational Church.

0.7 miNW
Museum, Park, Field
Heaton Park, Manchester
19 min walk • Heaton Park is a verdant oasis nestled in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. As one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, it spans an impressive 600 acres, offering a serene escape for city dwellers and visitors alike.
1.3 miNW
Lake
Heaton Park Reservoir, Bury
33 min walk • Heaton Park Reservoir is a granite sided reservoir in the North-West of England, on the border between the City of Manchester and Bury and is owned by United Utilities, and can be found within the grounds of Heaton Park.
0.9 miSE
Church
Church of St Peter, Manchester
24 min walk • The Church of St Peter in Old Market Street, Blackley, Manchester, England, is a Gothic Revival church of 1844 by E. H. Shellard. It was a Commissioners' church erected at a cost of £3162. The church is particularly notable for an almost completely intact interior. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 20 June 1988.
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Heaton Park Congregational Church, Manchester
30 min walk • Heaton Park Congregational Church is a former church in Prestwich in Greater Manchester. It has been listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England since April 1986.
0.8 miSW
Synagogue
Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, Manchester
22 min walk • Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation is a large Ashkenazi Orthodox synagogue located in North Manchester, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1935, and in 2010 had between 500 and 749 members. Under the aegis of the...
1 miNW
Tower
Heaton Park BT Tower, Manchester
25 min walk • Heaton Park BT Tower is a 238 foot tall telecommunication tower built of reinforced concrete close to the banks of Heaton Park Reservoir, at Heaton Park, Manchester, England.
0.5 miW
Museum
Heaton Park Tramway, Manchester
13 min walk • The Heaton Park Tramway is a heritage tramway that operates within Heaton Park, a large municipal park in the English city of Manchester. It is operated by the Manchester Transport Museum Society, a registered charity.
0.7 miSE
Tower
Hexagon Tower, Manchester
20 min walk • Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility located in Blackley, North Manchester, United Kingdom. The site is a former Imperial Chemical Industries research, development and production centre.
~1790 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Paul's Church, Manchester
9 min walk • St Paul's Church, Peel is an active Anglican parish church in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester, England. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miN
53°32'12"N • 2°14'27"W
Heaton Park View Nursery, Manchester
12 min walk • Bridge
1 miS
Park
Crumpsall Park, Manchester
26 min walk • Crumpsall Park is a small municipal park in the Crumpsall ward of Manchester, North West England. Originally planned as a cemetery, the plot was made into a recreational park in 1890 CE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackley Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include St Paul's Church, Manchester (9 min walk), Heaton Park View Nursery, Manchester (12 min walk), Heaton Park Tramway, Manchester (13 min walk), Heaton Park, Manchester (19 min walk).

How to get to Blackley Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackley Cemetery:

Tram

Bowker Vale • Lines: Altr, Bury, Picc (16 min walk)
Crumpsall • Lines: Altr, Bury, Picc (24 min walk)

Bus

Delaunays Road/Crumpsall Vale • Lines: 53 (18 min walk)
Delauneys Road/Crumpsall Vale • Lines: 53 (20 min walk)