Point of interest
Castlefield
in Manchester, United Kingdom
A canalside conservation area of restored Victorian viaducts and waterways, perfect for a quiet walk or a drink on a barge bar.
Where it is
Castlefield lies in the south-west of the city centre around the canals, near the Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop.
Address: Castlefield, Manchester
What it is
Today the area invites strolling along restored canals, iron railway viaducts, warehouses and waterways, complemented by waterside bars and restaurants. A reconstruction of the Roman fort can be seen. Its calm, water-laced atmosphere contrasts with the busy centre.
History
Castlefield is the site of the Roman fort of Mamucium, from which Manchester grew, and later an industrial hub of canals and warehouses. The Bridgewater Canal, one of the Industrial Revolution's earliest canals, reached its terminus here in 1761. In 1982 the area was designated Britain's first Urban Heritage Park.