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About Heaton Hall
This divine house is a masterpiece of James Wyatt, one of the greatest architects to come out of the 18th century. It was built for Sir Thomas Edgerton, later Ist Earl of Wilton, who had inherited the house in 1756 when he was still a minor.
The house is a glorious celebration of design in the Neo-Classical style, although with softer lines than those promoted by Adam's Neo-Classicism. Wyatt's style is altogether prettier and more charming.
After owning the house for over two hundred years the Edgerton family sold it to Manchester City Corporation. Sadly, the entire contents of the house were sold off and the house was let for a variety of uses. However, around 1972 the corporation began to realise the potential of the house as an historic tourist attraction. Heaton Hall underwent a period of refurbishment, and the house was transformed back to the beauty it possessed in its "hey-day" giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like in the 18th and 19th centuries.
There are many original features to be seen at Heaton, these include rare wall paintings in the Cupola room, a magnificent Music room complete with chamber organ, and ornate plasterwork to most of the rooms on show.
Visitors can see lovely gardens and stroll in over 650 acres of stunning parkland. The house can be hired for weddings and other functions, there is a picnic area, playgrounds and a place for refreshments.
Heaton Hall Estate makes a delightful day out for all the family.
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Recommended attractions near Heaton Hall
| Museum of Transport | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Jewish Museum | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Manchester Cathedral | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Chethams Library | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Urbis | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Royal Exchange Theatre | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Opera House | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Manchester Art Gallery | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Museum of Science & Industry | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Manchester Velodrome | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Greater ManchesterComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Heaton Hall
Salford in the county of Greater Manchester (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)
The City of Salford lies at the heart of the Metropolis known as Greater Manchester in an area where cotton was once king and its mill workers were portrayed for posterity by acclaimed 20th-century artist L.S.Lowry.
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Manchester in the county of Greater Manchester (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S)
A thriving truly cosmopolitan city with a great mixture of new and old. The capital of the north
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Audenshaw in the county of Greater Manchester (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE)
Audenshaw is a suburb of Greater Manchester. It is probably best known for its reservoirs and the busy waters of the Ashton canal, beside which visitors can see clusters of delightful canal-side properties.
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Reddish in the county of Greater Manchester (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside.
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Bolton in the county of Lancashire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W)
The clogs and black smoke image of Bolton has long since gone, in its place is a fine city with beautiful buildings and a diverse range of attractions sufficient to satisfy the most demanding tourist.
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Ramsbottom in the county of Greater Manchester (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)
The countryside surrounding the town offers lakes, woods and hills, with distant Winter Hill rising to a height of 456 feet.
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Edgworth in the county of Lancashire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)
This attractive hillside village occupies a pleasant rural location close to two pretty reservoirs and the historic house known as Turton Tower.
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Altrincham in the county of Greater Manchester (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction S)
First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on.
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Bramhall in the county of Greater Manchester (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction S)
Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall.
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Marple in the county of Greater Manchester (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SE)
Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt.
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All towns in Greater ManchesterComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Heaton Park Station | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Bowker Vale Station | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) |
| M60 Junction 19 | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| M60 Junction 18 / M66 Junction 4 | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction N) |
| Manchester Airport | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction SW) |
| Heaton Hall to London | (166.3 miles, 267.5 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Heaton Hall
| Hotel Name |
| Westlynne Hotel | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) |
| Citi Park Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SE) |
| Travellers Retreat | (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE) |
| Harpers Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE) |
| Birch Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE) |
| Hawthorn Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW) |
| Stay Inn Manchester | (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction S) |
| Holiday Inn Manchester Central Park | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) |
| The Mitre Hotel - City Centre | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S) |
| Premier Apartments Manchester | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) |
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