Attractions in Manchester and Salford

Heaton Hall

Heaton Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 listed neo-classical house built in 1772 set in 650 acres of rolling parkland.

The Hall's beautifully restored and furnished 18th century interiors include a unique circular Pompeiian Room and an elegant Music Room with original instruments.

Admission to the Hall is free

Tel: 0161 773 1231

Platt Hall

Most people visit Platt hall for its famous Gallery of Costume, which is one of the Manchester City Art Galleries, but the house itself is worth a visit. It was built of brick in 1762-64 on the site of the timber-framed manor house of the Worsley family.

Free admission

Tel: 0161 224 5217 

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Wythenshaw Hall

Wythenshaw Park, Northenden

Wythenshawe Hall, home of the Tatton family for many years, is a beautiful half-timbered house dating back to Tudor times. Many of the period rooms have been restored and visitors can enjoy fine paintings, furniture, trophies and weapons from the 17th century.

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Ordsall Hall

Ordsall Lane

Now surrounded by housing and industry on the edge of Salford Quays and used as a museum of local history, Ordsall Hall was built around 1512 as a substantial timber-framed manor house.

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