Peacock Mausoleum, Manchester

Name: Peacock Mausoleum
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#274 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

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. It was listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England on 3 October 1974. ()

Coordinates: 53°27'36"N, 2°10'8"W

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Gorton NorthManchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Peacock Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~640 ftE
Hiking, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Gorton Heritage Trail, Manchester
4 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...
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester
17 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...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
National Speedway Stadium, Manchester
22 min walk • The National Speedway Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on Kirkmanshulme Lane, in Gorton, Manchester, England and is the home of the Belle Vue Aces and Belle Vue Colts speedway teams and the Manchester Titans American football team.
1.3 miNE
Church
Fairfield Moravian Church, Manchester
34 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.
0.5 miE
Lake
Gorton Reservoirs, Manchester
12 min walk • 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.
~110 ftSE
Church
Brookfield Church, Manchester
1 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 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Spiritual
Gorton Monastery, Manchester
25 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.
0.5 miE
Park
Debdale Park, Manchester
14 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.
0.9 miNW
53°28'6"N • 2°11'14"W
The Monastery Manchester, Manchester
25 min walk • Architecture, Monastery
1.1 miN
Church
Wheler Street Moravian Church, Manchester
29 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.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Nico Ditch, Manchester
19 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 Peacock Mausoleum?

Nearby attractions include Brookfield Church, Manchester (1 min walk), Gorton Reservoirs, Manchester (12 min walk), Debdale Park, Manchester (14 min walk), Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester (17 min walk).

How to get to Peacock Mausoleum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peacock Mausoleum:

Bus

Gorton, Hyde Road / near Wellington Street • Lines: 203, 7, 7A, 7B (2 min walk)

Train

Ryder Brow (8 min walk)
Belle Vue (13 min walk)