Swinton
in Manchester of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.500 and -2.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 30' 0" and W -2° 20' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:23 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 4:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Swinton

Swinton in Manchester (England) with it's 20,000 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 166 mi (or 268 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Swinton is now 08:23 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Swinton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stretford, Salford, Carrington, Bury and Partington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, calm.

Hotels and Places to Stay

TheHeart Serviced Apartments

Address
2,8 mi
Blue, MediaCityUK
M50 2EQ Media City UK,Salford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Address
3,5 mi
17-19 Trafford Road, Salford Quays
M5 3AW Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Copthorne Manchester

Address
3,5 mi
Clippers Quay, Salford Quays
M50 3SN Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Manchester Sanctuary

Address
4,1 mi
60 Hampstead Drive
M45 7YA Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Address
1,6 mi
Worsley Park
M28 2QT Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quay Apartments

Address
3,1 mi
250 The Quays
M50 3SB Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 19:00


Manchester Old Trafford

Address
2,8 mi
WATERS REACH TRAFFORD PARK
M17 1WS Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn MANCHESTER - MEDIACITYUK

Address
2,8 mi
Media City UK,Salford
M50 2EQ MANCHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE MANCHESTER SALFORD QUAYS

Address
3,4 mi
18 MARKENDALE PLACE
M5 3GW MANCHESTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chesters Hotel & Restaurant

Address
3,7 mi
730 Chester Road
M32 0RS Stretford,Manchester
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: November 30, 2014
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Published: April 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Rugby League match between Swinton and Liverpool Stanley at Station Road Swinton Manchester.


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Published: April 21, 2012
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 49:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 28, 2009
Length: 44:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Swinton, Greater Manchester

Swinton is a town within the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, Swinton is located on the A6 road. It stands on gently sloping ground on the southwest side of the River Irwell, and within the bounds of the orbital M60 motorway. It is 3.4 miles west-northwest of Salford, and 4.2 miles west-northwest of Manchester. Swinton and the adjoining towns of Pendlebury and Clifton together have a population of 41,347.

Located at 53.5122, -2.34111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Greater Manchester, Geography of Salford

Ellesmere Park

Ellesmere Park is an area of Eccles, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire, Ellesmere Park today is an affluent, predominantly residential area.

Located at 53.4936, -2.336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Salford, Areas of Greater Manchester

Moorside railway station

Moorside railway station is located in the Moorside and Wardley areas of Swinton, near Manchester, England. The station stands on Moorside Road close to the junction with Chorley Road, Swinton. Moorside is one of the local stations that lie on the Atherton line, between Wigan and Manchester. The station is located 6+⁄2 miles west of Manchester Victoria with regular Northern Rail services to these towns as well as Salford, Walkden, Atherton and Hindley.

Located at 53.5163, -2.3526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Salford, Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category E stations

Salford and Eccles (UK Parliament constituency)

Salford and Eccles is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Hazel Blears, a member of of the Labour Party.

Located at 53.51, -2.34 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 2010, Politics of Salford

Eccles College

Eccles College was an incorporated further education college in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England. It opened in 1973, and ceased to function as an independent body on 1 January 2009. The site continues to function under new management, as the Eccles Centre of Salford City College. The site currently provides AS and A level courses, amongst others. Students may also retake their GCSEs at the college. As an independent college Eccles had an average pass rate above the national average.

Located at 53.4957, -2.3379 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Salford, Educational institutions established in 1973, Educational institutions disestablished in 2008

Moorside High School

Moorside High School established in 1934 is a specialist secondary school in Mathematics and Computing located in Swinton, near Manchester, England. It is located on the East Lancashire Road, a dual carriageway. It is about a 15-minute walk from Swinton town centre and Swinton Shopping Centre or a five-minute drive. Under the recent government plan the school was to merge with The Swinton Academy, however the merger will not go ahead, instead a new school will be built.

Located at 53.5061, -2.3503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools damaged by arson, Comprehensive schools in Salford, People educated at Moorside High School, School buildings in the United Kingdom destroyed by arson

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school located on Vicarage Road, Swinton in England next to St Peter's Church and is a two-minute walk from Swinton Shopping Centre. The school is also located near Salford Civic Centre. The school is just over the road from the Deans Primary School. Because the school is a religious school, it makes use of the church that it is named after.

Located at 53.5119, -2.3425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Salford, Church of England schools

Monton Green railway station

Monton Green railway station is a closed station in Eccles. Opened on 1 November 1887, Monton Green was the first station on the London and North Western Railway's Manchester and Wigan Railway, which connected Eccles with Wigan and the Tyldesley Loopline which connected Tyldesley, Leigh and Kenyon Junction. Other stations on the line were located at Worsley and Ellenbrook. The station was built on an embankment at the road junctions of Canal Bank and Parrin Lane in Monton.

Located at 53.4918, -2.35597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Salford, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Beeching closures in England, Railway stations opened in 1887, Railway stations closed in 1969

Worsley railway station

Worsley railway station was opened in 1864 to serve the town of Worsley in Greater Manchester. The Tyldesley Loopline and all its stations closed in 1969 as a result of the Beeching Axe.

Located at 53.5006, -2.3663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Salford, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Beeching closures in England, Railway stations opened in 1864, Railway stations closed in 1969

Walkden High School

Walkden High School is a secondary school in Walkden, Greater Manchester, England. Formerly on Birch Road, the School is now located on Old Clough Lane, and serves Worsley, Roe Green, Ellenbrook and Boothstown. It is a Specialist Language College which teaches French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Russian.

Located at 53.5061, -2.3503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Comprehensive schools in Salford, People educated at Walkden High School

Monton Mill, Eccles

Monton Mill was a cotton spinning mill in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England, built in 1906. It was taken over by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in the 1930s and passed to Courtaulds in 1964. Production finished, it was demolished but its name is preserved in the street name.

Located at 53.4907, -2.3587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Textile mills owned by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation, ,

Salford Civic Centre

Salford Civic Centre (formerly Swinton & Pendlebury Town Hall) is located in Swinton in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is the location of the council chamber and committee rooms, as well as being the administrative headquarters of Salford City Council.

Located at 53.5111, -2.3398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Salford, 1930s architecture, City and town halls in England

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Swinton