Area Guide Castlefield
Castlefield: Bridges, Waterways & More
A conservation area, an urban heritage park, site of a former roman fort and the end of the Bridgewater canal, which was the world’s first industrial canal. These are just a handful of the things we can touch on from history when we look at Castlefield.
Where Manchester came from:
Castlefield was the site of a Roman fort Mancunium which gave its name to the Manchester we all know and love.
The site today sits with a part rebuild of the roman fort and roman fort walls that can be experienced and enjoyed, stand for a moment and cast your mind to ancient times and how different this area would have been back then. And how a city by any other name wouldn’t be the Manchester we have today.
What to see and do
Right at the heart of the action of Manchester waterways, Castlefield has some fantastic scenery of the locks, canals and bridges. Stroll along towpaths to the side of industrial warehouses or sit in green spaces and enjoy the atmospheric surroundings.
Now you can see Castlefield from a height with the refurbished and resplendent Viaduct which is part of the National Trust’s portfolio, at the time of writing its free to visit and hosts actives such as Yoga and other events,
Castlefield is also home to the Museum Of Science and Industry (MOSI) which is well worth a visit, MOSI has a range of different floors, working displays and interactive things for kids too.
Situated bottom left of the City Castlefield has a wealth of restaurants, bars and shops to explore and support. From Curry to Fish and Chips you can find food for all within a short radius and if you want a pint of ale by the fire or a cocktail on the balcony the bars and pubs will have something for everyone in Castlefield too.
Live Music & Events
Castlefield bowl is a unique open air, intimate music and event space that hosts a range of live music gigs and concerts throughout the year, search for what’s on in Castlefield bowl and you see that some events are ticketed and in high demand, others are free and held at weekends or after work in the week It add to the unique atmosphere and environment of Castlefield that you could well hear the sounds of Fat By Slim echoing through the bridges and backstreets.
Castlefield Life
Very well connected to the rest of the City, Castlefield is a brilliant place to live in Manchester, there are Metrolink and train stations nearby and the free Manchester bus passes right through and can be caught on Liverpool road. Walking and cycling is an easy way to travel in the Castlefield area, bridges and towpaths make getting into the city a breeze on foot or wheels.
Living in Castlefield offers a fantastic opportunity for City life with a diversity of things to see and do, different places to explore and visit. History and regeneration sit in serene surroundings of the Manchester waterways.
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