Hyde

Hyde is a Town in the county of Greater Manchester.

Hyde is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Cheshire, it lies 7 miles (11 km) east of Manchester city centre and has a rich history and vibrant local community. Below are some key aspects of Hyde:

Hyde’s origins can be traced back to its mention in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small hamlet. Over the years, the town underwent significant changes, particularly during the Industrial Revolution when it became a major center for hatting and cotton production.

Once heavily reliant on the cotton industry, Hyde’s economy has since diversified. The decline of traditional industries led to the growth of smaller businesses and service industries.

Hyde is well-connected with the wider Greater Manchester area. Hyde Central and Hyde North are the town’s main railway stations, providing links to Manchester and beyond. Additionally, the M67 motorway starts in Hyde and connects it to the M60, the orbital motorway around Manchester.

Werneth Low Country Park, on the hill that dominates the southern boundary of the town, offers panoramic views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain. It’s a popular spot for walking and picnicking. Additionally, the town centre boasts historic buildings and various local shops.

Hyde has its own football club, Hyde United F.C., which plays at the Ewen Fields stadium. Over the years, the club has enjoyed various successes and has a dedicated local following.

The town hosts various community events and activities throughout the year, with local groups playing an integral part in fostering a sense of community. Local venues offer spaces for arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

Hyde has a selection of primary and secondary schools, providing education to the town’s residents. These schools are part of the wider educational infrastructure of the Tameside Borough.

Over the years, efforts have been made to regenerate areas of Hyde, particularly the town centre, with new developments and renovations aiming to boost the local economy and improve amenities for residents.

Hyde is a town steeped in history with a strong sense of community. Like many towns in the Greater Manchester area, it has faced challenges due to industrial decline but continues to evolve and adapt to the changing times, offering a blend of historical charm and modern amenities.

Hyde postcode: SK14 2QT

Retail in Hyde

There are great places to visit near Hyde 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.

Hyde has some unmissable towns nearby like Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough.

There are a number of hills near Hyde including Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.

Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, and Burnt Edge are some of Hyde best hiking areas to visit near Hyde.

There are a several good old mines in the Hyde area like 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).

Ancient Sites to visit near Hyde include Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp.

Hyde's best nearby round cairns can be found at Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill.

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) are great places to visit near Hyde if you like ruins.

Hole Bottom, Winter Hill Brick and Tile Works, and Hole Bottom Mining Area are great places to visit near Hyde 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 Hyde best lakes to visit near Hyde.

Hyde's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial.

Hyde has some unmissable rivers and streams nearby like Rushtons Brook, Holden's Brook, Stones Bank Brook, Cadshaw Brook, Roscow Clough, Dean Brook, and Raveden Brook.

The area around Hyde boasts some of the best woodlands including Fox Hill Plantation, Ousel Nest Quarry, Walker Fold Woods, Raveden Clough, Roscow's Tenement Clough, Dean Wood - Rivington, and Rivington Hall Wood.

Don't miss Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough's geological features if visiting the area around Hyde.

There are a several good historic buildings in the Hyde area like Bradshaw Brook Viaduct, Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, and Sheephouse Farm.

There are a several good nature reserves in the Hyde area like Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Aspull Sough, and Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve.

The area around Hyde features a number of interesting villages including Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Darcy Lever, and Whelley.

Smithills Country Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Cutacre Country Park, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits, Hollingworth Country Park, Haigh Country Park, and Pennington Flash are some of Hyde best country parks to visit near Hyde.

Hyde 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.

Rivington Pike Easter is one of Hyde's best, nearby events to visit in Hyde.

Hyde's best nearby bluebell woods can be found at Dean Wood - Rivington, Rivington Hall Wood, Horrocks Wood, Old House Ground Plantation, and Etherow Country Park.

The area close to Hyde boasts some of the best sssis including Nob End SSSI.

Hyde's best nearby parks can be found at Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park.

Don't miss Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale's shopping centres if visiting the area around Hyde.

There are a number of gardens near Hyde including The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater.

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 some of Hyde best canals to visit near Hyde.

Salford, and Manchester are great places to visit near Hyde if you like cities.

Don't miss Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum Salford, and Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green's museums if visiting the area around Hyde.

The area around Hyde 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.

Wigan Golf Club is a great place to visit close to Hyde if you like moated sites.

The area around Hyde's best airports can be found at Manchester Airport.

Hyde History

There are some historic monuments around Hyde:

Places to see near Hyde

History of Hyde

St George’s Church was built in 1832 as a chapel of ease to St Mary’s, Stockport. It was built at the instigation of John Hyde Clarke of Hyde Hall and was the first Church of England place of worship in the town. St George’s became the parish church of part of Hyde township in 1842. Later additions include the lychgate, boathouse by the canal, hearse house, parish rooms and numerous vicarages. The church has a 110-foot (34 m) tower housing eight bells and a clock. The Peak Forest Canal was constructed through Hyde from Ashton-under-Lyne to Woodley, Romiley and Marple. Captain Clarke’s Bridge, originally named Wood End Canal Bridge is situated at the end of Woodend Lane. The bridge was erected before Captain Clarke rose to prominence and therefore probably became known as Captain Clarke’s Bridge after he retired and resided there. There was also a coal mine, known as Hyde Colliery, in the town and in January 1889 an explosion there killed 23 miners. There was an enquiry held the following month at the town hall. See http://www.cotswan.com/edward_jackson.htm for an account of part of the enquiry. The following month Ardwick AFC, modern day Manchester City, played Newton Heath, modern day Manchester United, under floodlights at Belle Vue to raise money for the victims’ families. The game was watched by 10,000 people and this was the first floodlit match played by either side.