Church of the Ascension, Manchester

Name: Church of the Ascension
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#166 among attractions in Manchester

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The Church of the Ascension is a Grade II listed Anglican church in Lower Broughton, Salford, England. In February 2017 a fire destroyed the roof and interior of the building. ()

Coordinates: 53°29'41"N, 2°15'46"W

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Salford (Broughton)Manchester United Kingdom

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Church of the Ascension – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Arena, People's History Museum, Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

1 miSE
Place of worship with Medieval origins
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
26 min walk • Manchester Cathedral, a beacon of history and spirituality, stands proudly in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. This venerable church, officially known as the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George, is not only a place of worship but...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Manchester Arena, Manchester
23 min walk • Manchester Arena, situated in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, is a premier venue for sports and entertainment, hosting an array of high-profile events and performances. With a seating capacity of 21,000, it is one of the largest indoor arenas in Europe and has...
1 miSE
Museum, History museum
People's History Museum, Manchester
26 min walk • The People's History Museum stands as a testament to the vibrant social history of the working people in the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of Manchester, this national museum is dedicated to documenting, interpreting, and celebrating the lives of ordinary...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, L. S. Lowry
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester
20 min walk • Salford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park, Salford, Greater Manchester, opened to the public in November 1850 as the Royal Museum and Public Library. The gallery and museum are devoted to the history of Salford and Victorian art and architecture.
0.7 miS
City hall
Salford Town Hall, Manchester
19 min walk • Salford Town Hall is a structure in Greater Manchester which was once the municipal building of Salford, and shortly afterwards also became a court.
0.8 miS
Catholic place of worship since 1848
Salford Cathedral, Manchester
20 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, usually known as Salford Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral on Chapel Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
0.6 miSW
Park, L. S. Lowry
Peel Park, Manchester
16 min walk • Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, located on the flood plain of the River Irwell below Salford Crescent and adjacent to the University of Salford. It was the first of three public parks to be opened on 22 August 1846, for the people of Manchester and Salford, paid for by public subscription.
0.7 miS
Church
St Philip's Church, Manchester
19 min walk • St Philip's Church is an Anglican parish church in the deanery and archdeaconry of Salford, and the diocese of Manchester. Located at Wilton Place, just off Chapel Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, the church was relaunched in 2016 as Saint Philip's Chapel Street, and has been described as an old church on a new journey.
1 miSE
Bridge
Trinity Bridge, Manchester
25 min walk • Trinity Bridge is a three-way footbridge which crosses the River Irwell and links the two cities of Manchester and Salford in Greater Manchester, England. It was designed by renowned Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava and was completed in 1995.
1 miE
Museum, History museum
Manchester Jewish Museum, Manchester
27 min walk • Manchester Jewish Museum occupies the former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue on Cheetham Hill Road in Manchester, England. It is a grade II* listed building.
~1490 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Victoria Theatre, Manchester
8 min walk • The Victoria Theatre, Salford, is a theatre in the Lower Broughton area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on Great Clowes Street, on the corner of the Elton Street. The theatre officially opened 10 December 1900 and was last in use as a bingo hall in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Ascension?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Theatre, Manchester (8 min walk), Peel Park, Manchester (16 min walk), Strangeways, Manchester (18 min walk), St Philip's Church, Manchester (19 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Ascension by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Ascension:

Bus

Great Cheetham Street East • Lines: X43 (15 min walk)
GREAT DUCIE Street/Strangeways • Lines: X43 (17 min walk)

Train

Salford Crescent (21 min walk)
Salford Central (23 min walk)

Tram

Victoria • Lines: Airp, Altr, Bury, EDid, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (26 min walk)
Exchange Square • Lines: EDid, Roch, Shaw (28 min walk)