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Before you go
Your trip to Eccles.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Eccles – England Destination Liverpool and Manchester about 320 km from London
How to get there
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Manchester Airport (MAN) Manchester · 16 km
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Eccles (estação ferroviária) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
The Metrolink tram links central Manchester to Eccles, which is the line’s terminus, passing through Salford Quays; trains on the Manchester–Liverpool line call at Eccles station. Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 16 km away; from there the simplest route is train into Manchester and tram to Eccles.
How many days
Half a day is enough for Eccles town centre and the Barton aqueduct. A full day allows you to add Ordsall Hall and The Lowry in Salford. It is commonly visited from Manchester as a day trip.
When to go
The climate is mild and rainy year-round. From June to August days are long and temperatures typically range between 15 °C and 20 °C; from November to February it is cold, between 2 °C and 8 °C, and it gets dark early. Bring waterproof warm clothing at any time of year.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The Metrolink tram links Eccles with central Manchester and Salford Quays, where The Lowry is located. For the Barton aqueduct there are local buses or about a 2 km walk along the canal; Ordsall Hall is near Salford Quays.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Eccles
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Morning
Eccles town centre and the Eccles cake
Start in Eccles town centre, near the parish church of St Mary and the street where the Eccles cake first began to be sold. Sample the pastry, preferably warm.
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Afternoon
Barton Aqueduct and Ordsall Hall
Head to the Barton Swing Aqueduct, where the Bridgewater Canal crosses the Manchester Ship Canal. Afterwards visit Ordsall Hall, Salford’s Tudor house, with halls and gardens.
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Late afternoon
Salford Quays and The Lowry
Finish at Salford Quays, the former Manchester docks, with a visit to The Lowry galleries and a walk along the waterfront before returning by tram.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Eccles?
Try the Eccles cake, see the Barton Swing Aqueduct — the only known rotating aqueduct — and visit Ordsall Hall and The Lowry in Salford, a few kilometres away.
How to get from Manchester to Eccles?
By Metrolink tram, which runs from central Manchester to Eccles, the line terminus, or by train on the Manchester–Liverpool line. The tram journey takes about half an hour.
What is the Eccles cake?
A round puff pastry cake filled with raisins, topped with sugar, associated with the town since the late 18th century. It has its own page in Flavours of the UK.
Is Eccles in Manchester?
It is in the city of Salford, in the Greater Manchester area, about 6 km from central Manchester.