Castles · North West England
Clifton, Greater Manchester
Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, 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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, 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.
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Clifton is a suburb of Swinton, in the Salford district, 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.
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Background
History
Clifton is derived from the Old English clif and tun, and means the "settlement near a cliff, slope or riverbank". Clifton was mentioned in the Pipe Roll of 1183–84.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5239, -2.3203
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M27 8JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
Sources
- wikipedia: Clifton, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- Clifton, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M27 8JJ), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- Does Clifton, Greater Manchester charge admission?
- Clifton, Greater Manchester typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clifton, Greater Manchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode M27 8JJ. It sits within the Salford parliamentary constituency.