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, 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.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting towns including Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich, Little Lever, Salford Quays, Rochdale, and Littleborough.
The area around Little Hulton boasts some of the best hills including Winter Hill, Winter Hill Summit, Adam Hill, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, The Great Knoll, and Burnt Edge.
The area around Little Hulton features a number of interesting hiking areas including Shaly Dingle, Winter Hill Summit, Hole Bottom, Hole Bottom Mining Area, Crooked Edge Hill, Whimberry Hill, and Burnt Edge.
Old Mines to visit near Little Hulton include 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).
There are a number of ancient sites near Little Hulton including Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, Noon Hill, Two Lads, Hanging Stone, Rivington Cup Marked Stone, and Rainsough Hill Camp.
Don't miss Winter Hill Tumulus, White Brow Cairn, and Noon Hill's round cairns if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
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 Little Hulton if you like ruins.
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.
The area around Little Hulton boasts some of the best lakes including Reservoir Of Dean Mills, The Turton Reservoirs, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Jumbles Reservoir, Wayoh Reservoir, Rivington Lakes And Reservoirs, and Yarrow Reservoir.
There are a number of historic monuments near Little Hulton including Two Lads, Holy Well Spring, Bury Castle, Worsley Green Monument, and Hyde War Memorial.
Little Hulton 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.
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.
Geological Features to visit near Little Hulton include Jumbles Fossil Tree, Fairy Battery, The Margery Flags at Rivington Pike, Tigers Clough, and Jepsons Clough.
The area around Little Hulton boasts some of the best nature reserves including Ousel Nest Quarry, Doffcocker Lodge, Nob End SSSI, Leverhulme Park, Aspull Sough, Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve, and Pennington Flash.
Don't miss Cadshaw, Rivington, Barrow Bridge, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Whelley, and Standish's villages if visiting the area around Little Hulton.
There are a number of historic buildings near Little Hulton including Turton Tower, Prospect Tower, Archway at Turton Tower, Medieval Style Railway Bridge at Turton Tower, Smithills Hall, Sheephouse Farm, and Dean Gate.
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.
There are a several good waterfalls in the Little Hulton area 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.
Places near Little Hulton feature a number of interesting events including Rivington Pike Easter.
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.
SSSIs to visit near Little Hulton include Nob End SSSI.
The area around Little Hulton boasts some of the best parks including Queens Park, Hall Lee Bank Park, Moss Bank Park, Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Gorton Park, Debdale Park, and Heaton Park.
There are a number of shopping centres near Little Hulton including Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, Manchester Christmas Markets, The Trafford Centre, and Manchester Arndale.
There are a number of gardens near Little Hulton including The Rock Garden, The Walled Garden at Moss Bank, and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Canals to visit near Little Hulton include 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.
Cities to visit near Little Hulton include Salford, and Manchester.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum Salford, and Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like museums.
The Old Whelley Line, Lancashire Union Joint Line, Ringley Road Station (ruin), Clifton - Accrington and Colne Line (disused), and Linnyshaw Loopline are great places to visit near Little Hulton if you like disused railway lines.
The area around Little Hulton's best moated sites can be found at Wigan Golf Club.
Airports to visit near Little Hulton include Manchester Airport.
Little Hulton History
There are some historic monuments around Little Hulton:
