The Dovecote Tower

The Dovecote Tower, commonly known as the Pigeon Tower, stands at the northwestern edge of the Terraced Gardens.

Rivington Pike Tower

Grade ii listed Rivington Pike Tower, built 1733 by John Andrews of Little Lever, owner of Manor of Rivington; said to be on site of earlier beacon.

Great House Barn

An old crux-framed tithe barn, widened and shortened centuries ago. Now a thriving cafe and tea room for many years.

The Street

The name “Street” or “The Street” is rumoured locally to come from a Roman road that ran along here.

Turton Tower

Grade I listed Turton Tower is a late medieval manor house, which was altered and enlarged mainly in late 16th and early 19th Centuries.

Prospect Tower

Prospect Tower is a grade II* listed but derelict summerhouse dating to the 17th Century.

Archway at Turton Tower

A Grade II listed arched gateway in the wall surrounding Turton Tower possibly dating back to the 17th Century.

Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower

A grade II listed medieval style bridge across a railway cutting for the Blackburn, Darwen and Bolton Railway.

Smithills Hall

Grade I listed Smithills Hall and surrounding parkland.

Sheephouse Farm

Grade II listed late 17th Century farmhouse and outbuildings.

Dean Gate

Dean Gate on the Smithills Hall Estate.

Barrow Bridge Chimney

Built in 1863, Barrow Bridge chimney was part of the old Halliwell Bleach works and is now a local landmark and listed building.

Hall i'th' Wood

Hall i'th' Wood - home of Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule.

Bolton Parish Church

St Peter's Church at Bolton-le-Moors has good architectural elements and the grave of Samuel Crompton.

Rock Hall

Grade II listed Rock Hall was built around 1807 for T.B. Crompton, a local paper manufacturer.

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Dean

The ancient church at Deane.

Salford Cathedral

Welcome to Salford Cathedral. We hope that your visit to our website will introduce you to some of the many glories of this extraordinary cathedral church and the people who make it a truly vibrant parish community.

Salford Museum and Art Gallery

Entry to the museum is free and with some much to see and do, as well as a popular café, it’s a firm favourite with adults and children alike and ideal for a memorable day out.

Saint Philips Chapel Street

Haigh Windmill

A mid-nineteenth Century wind-pump that looks like a miniature windmill near Haigh in Wigan

Haigh Hall

A former family home of the Lindsay family now a hotel surrounded by public gardens and parkland

Standish Church

The church of St. Wilfrids at Standish has some interesting wooden gargoyles on the clock surround and quite a few artifacts on display in the churchyard.

Wigan Golf Club

Golf club with an interesting, moated club house formerly Arley Hall.

Manchester Central Library

Peel Monument

Completed and openend in 1852 the stone tower is dedicated to Sir. Robert Peel and stands 39 metres high.

Eccles Parish Church

The oldest church in the City of Salford.

Old Warke Aviary

The Aviary was built in 1840 as a shooting and fishing lodge for the 1st Earl of Ellesmere, Francis Egerton.

The Packet House

Grade II listed building on the site of 1760 Packet House.

Lyme Hall

Grade II* listed, Lyme Hall is a historic house located in a 1400 acre parkland now managed by the National Trust.

The Cage

Grade II* listed The Cage at Lyme is formerly a hunting tower and gatehouse, which was later used as the Park Keeper's house and at one time a place to lock-up prisoners.

Bramall Hall

Grade I listed Bramall Hall in Bramhall is based on a 14th Century Great House, with later additions from the 16th Century.

Hartshead Pike Tower

The Grade II listed, circular tower at the top of Hartshead Pike dates to 1863.