Cheshire Ring, Manchester

Name: Cheshire Ring
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#215 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

The Cheshire Ring is a canal cruising circuit or canal ring, which includes sections of six canals in and around Cheshire and Greater Manchester in North West England: the Ashton Canal, Peak Forest Canal, Macclesfield Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridgewater Canal and Rochdale Canal. ()

Alternative names: Length: 97 miCoordinates: 53°28'47"N, 2°13'44"W

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AncoatsManchester United Kingdom

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Cheshire Ring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oldham Street, Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Afflecks.

~1790 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oldham Street, Manchester
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter, Oldham Street is a hub of eclectic charm and independent spirit, offering a shopping experience that stands in delightful contrast to the city's more mainstream retail destinations.
0.4 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, Manchester
11 min walk • Market Street in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and one of the city's prime shopping districts. This vibrant thoroughfare is lined with an array of retail outlets, ranging from high-street favorites to independent boutiques, ensuring...
~1790 ftW
Park, Garden
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
9 min walk • Piccadilly Gardens is a central hub in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom, offering a verdant escape from the urban sprawl. This park, nestled amongst the city's architectural landmarks and commercial thoroughfares, provides a much-needed green space for...
~1870 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Afflecks, Manchester
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's bustling Northern Quarter, Afflecks (formerly known as Affleck's Palace) is an iconic shopping center that embodies the city's vibrant and eclectic spirit. This emporium of eclecticism has been a cornerstone of Manchester's...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Sankeys, Manchester
11 min walk • Sankeys is a nightclub franchise with its first nightclub in Ancoats, Manchester, United Kingdom. The company currently operates a nightclub in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza and opened a New York City venue in 2013.
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
12 min walk • Cruz 101 is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester's Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street, England. It is one of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester, often boasting itself as Manchester's Favourite Gay Venue.
~1090 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
6 min walk • The Warehouse Project is a series of club nights organised in Greater Manchester, England, since 2006. Unlike most other clubs, it has a limited seasonal approach rather than running all year.
~1900 ftSW
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
10 min walk • Sackville Gardens is a public space in Manchester, England, bounded by Manchester College's Shena Simon Campus on one side and Whitworth Street, Sackville Street and the Rochdale Canal and Canal Street on the others. The land was purchased by Manchester Corporation in 1900 and laid out with walks, lawns and flower beds.
~1760 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
9 min walk • The Night & Day Café is a café bar and live music venue in Manchester, England.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Big Horn, Manchester
10 min walk • The Big Horn or the Tib Street Horn is a trombone-shaped public sculpture in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, England. It is some 10 m tall and is displayed on the remains of a building that once housed a hat factory.
~340 ftE
Bridge
Store Street Aqueduct, Manchester
2 min walk • The Store Street Aqueduct in central Manchester, England, was built in 1798 by Benjamin Outram on the Ashton Canal. A Grade II* listed building it is built on a skew of 45° across Store Street, and is believed to be the first major aqueduct of its kind in Great Britain and the oldest still in use today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cheshire Ring?

Nearby attractions include Store Street Aqueduct, Manchester (2 min walk), Gateway House, Manchester (4 min walk), North Star Piccadilly, Manchester (5 min walk), Great Ancoats Street, Manchester (5 min walk).

How to get to Cheshire Ring by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cheshire Ring:

Bus

Piccadilly Rail Station • Lines: 1, 2, 2 (peak) (5 min walk)
Manchester City Centre, Piccadilly / Paton Street • Lines: 192, X92 (5 min walk)

Train

Manchester Piccadilly (5 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (18 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (5 min walk)
New Islington • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (10 min walk)