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a Historic Market Town in the county of Greater Manchester

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About Altrincham

Altrincham now forms a delightful residential suburb of Manchester. It first developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on, the hamlet expanding to provide cottage homes for farm workers, and men engaged in allied trades.

The 18th century brought the Industrial Revolution. Altrincham flourished, it became a centre for woollen cloth and cotton yarn. More houses were built and shopping areas sprang up. In the later part of the 20th century the textile industry fell into decline, leaving Altrincham to become an attractive residential area for workers in other parts of Manchester.

Three miles south west of the town is the fine period property of Dunham Massey Hall. The hall was built during the Georgian period and stands in a superb 250 acre deer park. It was built on the site of an original Tudor house, was the home of the last Earl of Stamford, and is particularly noted for its fine collections of furniture, silver and paintings. The deer park contains an Elizabethan mill, built by the first George Booth which is in good working order.

The town has leisure facilities including a golf club. Other amenities include a choice of excellent inns and restaurants, shopping is mainly concentrated around Market Street, and the newer shopping precinct.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Altrincham

	Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Manchester Church Street, Altrincham, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) The Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Altrincham is situated just outside the centre of Altrincham, Cheshire. Within easy walking distance of the centre of Altrincham, the hotel offers comfort, care... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Oasis Hotel 46-48 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) The Oasis Hotel is ideally located for South Manchester and Manchester Airport, Manchester United fc and Old Trafford. Local attractions: Dunham Massey and Tatton Park. Located within a few minutes ... More info and book online.. Price from £32.00
	Britannia Ashley Hotel Ashley Rd, Near Manchester Airport, Hale, Greater Manchester, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) The Britannia Ashley Hotel is situated in the quiet Cheshire village of Hale, perfectly located for Manchester Airport. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere, an ideal ... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
	Quality Hotel Altrincham Langham Rd, Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) The Quality Hotel is ideally located for commerce in Manchester City Centre and South Manchester. Conveniently located close to the M56 and M6 motorways and Manchester airport. Each of the Quality H... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
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Nearby travel help

Altrincham Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Hale Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
M56 Junction 7	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
M56 Junction 8	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)
Manchester Airport	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction W)
Altrincham to London	(160.5 miles, 258.2 km, direction SE)