Little Hulton is a Village in the county of Greater Manchester.
Little Hulton, a suburban area within the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England, holds a distinct identity shaped by its historical and contemporary characteristics. Historically part of Lancashire, Little Hulton’s origins can be traced back to the medieval period, but it was during the Industrial Revolution that it began to evolve significantly. The discovery and exploitation of coal reserves in the 19th century transformed the area from a rural hamlet into a bustling mining community. This industrial heritage profoundly influenced the social and economic fabric of Little Hulton, embedding a strong working-class ethos that is still perceptible today.
Despite the decline of the coal industry in the latter half of the 20th century, Little Hulton has maintained its resilience and community spirit. The area has undergone considerable redevelopment and regeneration, adapting to the post-industrial landscape of the North West of England. Modern Little Hulton is characterized by a mix of residential housing, local shops, and small businesses, interspersed with green spaces and parks that reflect the region’s commitment to balancing urban living with environmental considerations.
The community in Little Hulton is diverse, with a rich blend of cultures and backgrounds contributing to the local character. Community events, local sports teams, and educational institutions play a pivotal role in maintaining the area’s social cohesion. The proximity to Manchester city centre, just a few miles away, provides residents with access to a broader range of cultural, recreational, and employment opportunities, while retaining a sense of local identity and community.
Transport links including road and public transportation connect Little Hulton to the Greater Manchester area, facilitating easy commuting and access to the amenities and services of the larger urban environment. Despite its urban setting, Little Hulton still retains a sense of its historical roots, with several landmarks and old buildings reminding residents and visitors alike of the area’s rich past.
In summary, Little Hulton in Manchester exemplifies the transition from a historically industrial heartland to a modern, diverse community. It mirrors the broader changes experienced across the North West of England, balancing heritage with contemporary living, and retaining a strong community spirit amidst the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Little Hulton postcode: M28 0BB
There are great places to visit near Little Hulton including some great towns, hills, hiking areas, old mines, ancient sites, round cairns, ruins, historic sites, lakes, historic monuments, rivers and streams, woodlands, geological features, historic buildings, nature reserves, villages, country parks, waterfalls, events, bluebell woods, sssis, parks, shopping centres, gardens, canals, cities, museums, disused railway lines, moated sites and airports.
Little Hulton's best nearby towns can be found at Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough.
Hills to visit near Little Hulton include Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
Hiking Areas to visit near Little Hulton include Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, and Burnt Edge.
Don't miss Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Mines, Winter Hill Tunnel, Rivington Moor Colliery (ruin), Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Hole Bottom Mining Area, and Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin)'s old mines if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting ancient sites including Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp.
Little Hulton has some unmissable round cairns nearby like Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill.
Little Hulton has some unmissable ruins nearby like Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, Ouzel Hall (site of), Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin), Prospect (ruin), Rivington Moor Bell Pits (ruin), and Burnt Edge Colliery (ruin).
Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like historic sites.
Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir are some of Little Hulton best lakes to visit near Little Hulton.
Little Hulton's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the Little Hulton area like Rushtons Brook, Holden's Brook, Stones Bank Brook, Cadshaw Brook, Roscow Clough, Dean Brook, and Raveden Brook.
Fox Hill Plantation, Ousel Nest Quarry, Walker Fold Woods, Raveden Clough, Roscow's Tenement Clough, Dean Wood - Rivington, and Rivington Hall Wood are some of Little Hulton best woodlands to visit near Little Hulton.
Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like geological features.
Bradshaw Brook Viaduct, Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, and Sheephouse Farm are some of Little Hulton best historic buildings to visit near Little Hulton.
Don't miss Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Aspull Sough, and Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve's nature reserves if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Darcy Lever, and Whelley are some of Little Hulton best villages to visit near Little Hulton.
There are a number of country parks near Little Hulton including Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, and Pennington Flash.
Little Hulton has some unmissable waterfalls nearby like Roscow Clough Waterfall, Smithills Hall Park Waterfall, Langshaw Ford Weir, Raveden Clough Waterfall, Raveden Plantation Waterfall, Yarrow Reservoir Overflow Cascade, and Upper Rivington Reservoir Yarrow Outflow.
The area around Little Hulton's best events can be found at Rivington Pike Easter.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the Little Hulton area like Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park.
SSSIs to visit near Little Hulton include Nob End SSSI.
There are a number of parks near Little Hulton including Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park.
Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like shopping centres.
Don't miss The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater's gardens if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
There are a number of canals near Little Hulton including Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal at Prestolee, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Haigh, Top Lock at Wigan, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Crooke, The Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Shevington, Rochdale Canal Western Section, and Bridgewater Canal.
There are a number of cities near Little Hulton including Salford, and Manchester.
There are a number of museums near Little Hulton including Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum Salford, and Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green.
There are a several good disused railway lines in the Little Hulton area like The Old Whelley Line, Lancashire Union Joint Line, Ringley Road Station (ruin), Clifton - Accrington and Colne Line (disused), and Linnyshaw Loopline.
The area around Little Hulton's best moated sites can be found at Wigan Golf Club.
The area close to Little Hulton boasts some of the best airports including Manchester Airport.
Little Hulton History
There are some historic monuments around Little Hulton:
