Swinton, Residential town in Salford, England
Swinton is a residential town in Salford, located about five miles west of Manchester's city centre. The streetscape blends Victorian terraces with contemporary buildings, creating a varied urban character throughout the area.
Swinton appears in the Domesday Book as Swintone and grew rapidly during the 1800s due to coal mining and textile mills. Industrial expansion during that century shaped the town's layout and built environment.
St Peter's Church from the early 1800s remains central to community life, hosting local gatherings and events throughout the year. The church and nearby community spaces shape how people connect and spend time together in the town.
The town is well served by bus and train connections linking it to Manchester and neighboring areas. Getting around on foot or using public transport makes it easy to explore different parts of the town.
Swinton Park and Clifton Country Park offer substantial green spaces within the residential area where people enjoy outdoor activities year-round. These two parks provide opportunities to escape the built environment and find open landscapes nearby.
Location: Salford
Shares border with: Kearsley, Salford
GPS coordinates: 53.51220,-2.34120
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:16
Wardley Hall
1.7 km
Clifton Viaduct
2.4 km
Salford Civic Centre
154 m
Clifton Aqueduct
2.3 km
St. Augustine's Church, Pendlebury
1.3 km
Victoria Park
974 m
Christ Church
849 m
Church of St Peter
37 m
Church of St John the Evangelist
2.3 km
Monton Unitarian Church
2.4 km
Church of St Anne
1.7 km
Morrisons
434 m
White Horse Public House
1.6 km
Lychgate to Church of St Peter
43 m
Clifton War Memorial
1.6 km
The Aviary
2.4 km
10, 12 and 14, Worsley Road
2.9 km
The Crescent and adjoining garden wall
2.7 km
Dry Docks Behind Worsley Green
2.9 km
150-153, The Green
2.8 km
2 And 3, The Delph
2.9 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
2.9 km
Ivy Cottage
2.9 km
Andrew Knowles and Sons Collieries War Memorial
1.9 km
Fountain
2.9 km
Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph
2.9 km
140–145, The Green
2.9 km
Sluice gate at east entrance to mine canal tunnel
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