Clifton, Manchester

Name: Clifton
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#444 among attractions in Manchester

Town, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Clifton is a suburb of Swinton in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. It lies along the edge of Irwell Valley in the north of the City of Salford. Historically in Lancashire, it was a centre for coal mining, and once formed part of the Municipal Borough of Swinton and Pendlebury. ()

Coordinates: 53°31'26"N, 2°19'13"W

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Salford (Pendlebury)Manchester United Kingdom

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Clifton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Irwell Sculpture Trail, Drinkwater Park, Salford Civic Centre, Clifton Country Park.

1.4 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Vernacular architecture
Irwell Sculpture Trail, Manchester
35 min walk • The Irwell Sculpture Trail, a unique hiking trail located in the city of Manchester, United Kingdom, offers an extraordinary blend of art, nature, and recreation. This outdoor gallery stretches over 33 miles from Salford Quays to Bacup, featuring over 70 works of art...
0.9 miE
Park
Drinkwater Park, Manchester
24 min walk • Drinkwater Park is situated in the Irwell Valley on the western border of Prestwich, near Manchester, bounded by the River Irwell to the west, Agecroft Road and Rainsough Brow to the south, Butterstile Lane and Carr Clough estate to the east and Bunkers Hill to the north.
1.2 miSW
City hall, Game and entertainment center
Salford Civic Centre, Manchester
31 min walk • Salford Civic Centre, formerly Swinton and Pendlebury Town Hall, is a municipal building at Chorley Road, in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England. It is the administrative headquarters of Salford City Council.
1 miNW
Park
Clifton Country Park, Manchester
27 min walk • Clifton Country Park is a local nature reserve in the Irwell Valley at Clifton, Greater Manchester, North West England.
1 miNE
Park
Philips Park, Manchester
25 min walk • Philips Park is an area of parkland situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury on the boundary of Whitefield and Prestwich, in Greater Manchester. The park consists of rich woodland and grassland habitat and is home to an assortment of wildlife.
1.1 miS
Park
Victoria Park, Manchester
28 min walk • Victoria Park is a park in Swinton, Greater Manchester. Situated on Manchester Road, Swinton, it opened as a public park in 1897. Victoria Park is made up of the grounds of Swinton Old Hall; the hall itself being demolished in 1993.
1.1 miSW
Area
Salford, Manchester
30 min walk • The City of Salford is a metropolitan borough with the status of a city in Greater Manchester, England. The borough is named after its main settlement, Salford. The borough covers the towns of Eccles, Swinton, Walkden and Pendlebury.
1.1 miSW
Town, Area
Swinton, Manchester
29 min walk • Swinton is a town in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. southwest of the River Irwell, 4.2 miles northwest of Manchester city centre, adjoining the town of Pendlebury and suburb of Clifton. In 2014, it had a population of 22,931.
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Agecroft Cemetery, Manchester
37 min walk • Agecroft Cemetery and Crematorium is a public cemetery in Pendlebury, Salford, Greater Manchester. Agecroft Cemetery was opened as Salford Northern Cemetery by Salford County Borough Council on 2 July 1903 on 45 acres of ground because the existing cemetery at Weaste was near to capacity.
0.7 miSW
Town, Area
Pendlebury, Manchester
19 min walk • Pendlebury is a town in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The population at the 2011 Census was 13,069. It lies 4.1 miles northwest of Manchester city centre, 3.4 miles northwest of Salford, and 5.9 miles southeast of Bolton.
0.5 miSW
Area
Pendlebury, Manchester
13 min walk • Pendlebury is an electoral ward of Salford, England. It is represented in Westminster by Rebecca Long-Bailey MP for Salford and Eccles. A profile of the ward conducted by Salford City Council in 2014 recorded a population of 13,434.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clifton?

Nearby attractions include Fletcher's Canal, Manchester (5 min walk), Clifton Aqueduct, Manchester (8 min walk), Clifton Viaduct, Manchester (9 min walk), Pendlebury, Manchester (13 min walk).

How to get to Clifton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clifton:

Train

Clifton (8 min walk)
Swinton (24 min walk)

Bus

Agecroft Road/Dauntesey Avenue • Lines: 74 (28 min walk)
Chorley Road/Swinton Church • Lines: 29 (30 min walk)