The Cliff, Manchester

Name: The Cliff
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#476 among attractions in Manchester

Sport venue, Sport

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The Cliff is a sports ground in Broughton, Salford on the banks of the River Irwell, that was used as rugby league club Broughton Rangers' home ground until 1933. It was purchased by association football club Manchester United for use as their training ground. It continued to be used by United until 1999, when it was replaced by the Trafford Training Centre in Carrington. However, it continues to host some Manchester United academy matches, and it is sometimes used by Salford rugby league side as a training venue. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 1500Coordinates: 53°30'13"N, 2°16'7"W

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Salford (Broughton)Manchester United Kingdom

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The Cliff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Arena, Salford Shopping Centre, National Football Museum, Urbis.

1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Manchester Arena, Manchester
38 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...
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salford Shopping Centre, Manchester
33 min walk • Salford Shopping Centre, a bustling retail hub in the city of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the modern consumer experience. Located in the heart of Salford, this shopping centre is a cornerstone for both the local community and visitors looking...
1.6 miSE
Exhibitions on soccer past and present
National Football Museum, Manchester
42 min walk • The National Football Museum in Manchester is a mecca for football enthusiasts and a testament to the city's deep-rooted passion for the sport. Located in the Urbis building in the heart of Manchester, this museum offers an extensive collection that celebrates the rich...
1.6 miSE
Modern building with a football museum
Urbis, Manchester
42 min walk • Urbis was an exhibition and museum in Manchester, England, designed by Ian Simpson. The building opened in June 2002 as part of the redevelopment of Exchange Square known as the Millennium Quarter.
0.9 miNW
Park
Kersal Moor, Manchester
23 min walk • Kersal Moor is a recreation area in Kersal, Greater Manchester, England which consists of eight hectares of moorland bounded by Moor Lane, Heathlands Road, St. Paul's Churchyard and Singleton Brook.
1.1 miS
Park, L. S. Lowry
Peel Park, Manchester
29 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.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Victoria Theatre, Manchester
24 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.
1.6 miSE
Bridge
Corporation Street Bridge, Manchester
42 min walk • Corporation Street Bridge is a skyway which crosses Corporation Street in Manchester city centre, Manchester. The bridge replaced the old footbridge, which was damaged beyond repair in the 1996 Manchester bombing.
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Thomas' Church, Manchester
28 min walk • St Thomas' Church is on Broad Street, Pendleton, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Salford, the archdeaconry of Salford, and the diocese of Manchester.
0.4 miNE
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Manchester
11 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Manchester is a Greek Orthodox church in Salford, Greater Manchester. Completed in 1861 in a classical architectural style, it is the oldest purpose-built Greek Orthodox church in England and since 1980, a grade II listed building for its “special architectural or historic interest”.
1.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Manchester Oratory, Manchester
37 min walk • The Oratory Church of Saint Chad's, Manchester is a Grade II* listed Catholic church in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England. It was constructed between 1846 and 1847, on the east side of Cheetham Hill Road. The parish functions under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.

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Which popular attractions are close to The Cliff?

Nearby attractions include Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Manchester (11 min walk), Manchester Zoological Gardens, Manchester (16 min walk), Church of the Ascension, Manchester (17 min walk), St James' Church, Manchester (18 min walk).

How to get to The Cliff by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Cliff:

Bus

Bury New Road/Northumberland Street • Lines: X43 (11 min walk)
Great Cheetham Street East • Lines: X43 (12 min walk)

Tram

Crumpsall • Lines: Altr, Bury, Picc (38 min walk)
Victoria • Lines: Airp, Altr, Bury, EDid, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (40 min walk)

Train

Manchester Victoria (39 min walk)