Gorton Reservoirs, Manchester

Name: Gorton Reservoirs
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#64 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

Gorton Reservoirs are two reservoirs on the boundary of Tameside and Manchester in the North West of England. They are Gorton Upper Reservoir and Gorton Lower Reservoir. The upper and lower sections are separated by a road supported by a stone bridge consisting of a series of arches. They are owned and maintained by United Utilities. The reservoirs were completed between 1825 and 1826. Able to supply almost 1 million imperial gallons of water per day to the city of Manchester and the surrounding area; they were used until 1963. ()

Elevation: 259 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°27'42"N, 2°9'28"W

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Gorton NorthManchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Gorton Reservoirs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gorton Heritage Trail, Belle Vue Stadium, Fairfield Moravian Church, Brookfield Church.

~1860 ftW
Hiking, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Gorton Heritage Trail, Manchester
9 min walk • In the heart of Manchester, the Gorton Heritage Trail offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle and bustle, inviting locals and tourists alike to explore the city's rich history on foot. This hiking trail winds through Gorton, a district steeped in industrial...
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester
28 min walk • Belle Vue Stadium, a landmark sports venue located in the vibrant city of Manchester, United Kingdom, has been synonymous with greyhound racing and speedway for many decades. This iconic stadium, often simply referred to as Belle Vue, has been a focal point for both...
1 miN
Church
Fairfield Moravian Church, Manchester
26 min walk • Fairfield Moravian Church and its surrounding settlement was founded in 1785 in Fairfield, Droylsden, Lancashire, England. It was founded by Benjamin La Trobe as a centre for evangelistic work for the Moravian Church in the Manchester area.
0.4 miW
Church
Brookfield Church, Manchester
12 min walk • Brookfield Unitarian Church, Gorton, Manchester, England is a Victorian Gothic church. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella body for British Unitarians.
1.3 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Spiritual
Gorton Monastery, Manchester
34 min walk • The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a Grade II* listed former Franciscan friary in Gorton, Manchester, England. It was designed by the noted Victorian architect Edward Welby Pugin amd built 1866–1872. Gorton Monastery is a noted example of Gothic Revival architecture.
~770 ftSE
Park
Debdale Park, Manchester
4 min walk • Debdale Park is an inner city park, located in the Gorton area of Manchester, England. At around 45 acres, it is one of the largest inner city parks in the City of Manchester.
1.6 miNE
Classes and workshops
Ryecroft Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne
40 min walk • Ryecroft Hall is a Grade II listed building in Audenshaw, Tameside, Greater Manchester. Originally a home to several prominent local residents, the hall was ultimately donated to the people of Audenshaw by Austin Hopkinson in 1922 and still serves the local community to the present day.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Peacock Mausoleum, Manchester
12 min walk • The Peacock Mausoleum is a Victorian Gothic memorial to Richard Peacock, engineer and Liberal MP for Manchester, and to his son, Joseph Peacock. It is situated in the cemetery of Brookfield Unitarian Church, Gorton, Manchester. The mausoleum was designed by the prolific Manchester architect Thomas Worthington.
1.3 miW
53°28'6"N • 2°11'14"W
The Monastery Manchester, Manchester
33 min walk • Architecture, Monastery
1 miN
Church
Wheler Street Moravian Church, Manchester
27 min walk • Wheler Street Moravian Church was founded in 1899 through outreach work from the nearby Fairfield Moravian Settlement. The new church stood at Wheler Street in Higher Openshaw, Manchester, England.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Nico Ditch, Manchester
28 min walk • Nico Ditch is a six-mile long linear earthwork between Ashton-under-Lyne and Stretford in Greater Manchester, England. It was dug as a defensive fortification, or possibly a boundary marker, between the 5th and 11th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gorton Reservoirs?

Nearby attractions include Debdale Park, Manchester (4 min walk), Brookfield Church, Manchester (12 min walk), Peacock Mausoleum, Manchester (12 min walk).

How to get to Gorton Reservoirs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gorton Reservoirs:

Bus

Reddish Bridge, Hyde Road / Debdale Park • Lines: 7, 7B (7 min walk)
Reddish Bridge, Hyde Road / Reddish Lane • Lines: 203, 7, 7A, 7B (7 min walk)

Train

Gorton (17 min walk)
Ryder Brow (19 min walk)

Tram

Audenshaw • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (41 min walk)