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, ancient sites, round cairns, hiking areas, old mines, ruins, historic sites, lakes, historic monuments, rivers and streams, woodlands, geological features, nature reserves, villages, historic buildings, 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.
There are a number of hills near Little Hulton including Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
Little Hulton has some unmissable ancient sites nearby like Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting round cairns including Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill.
Don't miss Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, Burnt Edge, and Turton Moor's hiking areas if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
Winter Hill Mines, Winter Hill Tunnel, Rivington Moor Colliery (ruin), Rivington Moor Brickworks (ruin), Hole Bottom Mining Area, Wildersmoor Pit Kilns (ruin), and Prospect (ruin) are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like old mines.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting ruins including 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).
Little Hulton has some unmissable historic sites nearby like Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area.
There are a number of lakes near Little Hulton including Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir.
Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like historic monuments.
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 great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like woodlands.
There are a several good geological features in the Little Hulton area like Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough.
There are a several good nature reserves in the Little Hulton area like Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Aspull Sough, Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve, and Pennington Flash.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting villages including Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Whelley, and Standish.
Don't miss Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, Sheephouse Farm, and Dean Gate's historic buildings if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, Pennington Flash, and Burrs Country Park are some of Little Hulton best country parks to visit near Little Hulton.
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 are some of Little Hulton best waterfalls to visit near Little Hulton.
Rivington Pike Easter is one of Little Hulton's best, nearby events to visit in Little Hulton.
Don't miss Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park's bluebell woods if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
There are a several good sssis in the area around Little Hulton like Nob End SSSI.
Don't miss Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park's parks if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
Little Hulton has some unmissable shopping centres nearby like Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale.
The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like gardens.
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 are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like canals.
Little Hulton's best nearby cities can be found at Salford, and Manchester.
There are a number of museums near Little Hulton including Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and The Imperial War Museum Salford.
The area around Little Hulton boasts some of the best disused railway lines including 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 around Little Hulton's best airports can be found at Manchester Airport.
Little Hulton History
There are some historic monuments around Little Hulton:
