Wardley Hall

Wardley Hall is a timber-framed country house situated near Manchester with a moated estate that remains partially preserved around the buildings. The property shows construction from different periods, with slate roofs and stonework creating a layered architectural character spanning several centuries.

The house was built around 1500 by Thurstan Tyldesley on foundations from the 1300s, marking a construction on an established site. In 1930 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford acquired it and converted it into the official residence of the Bishop.

The Catholic Diocese of Salford received Wardley Hall as a gift in 1930, transforming it into the official residence of the Roman Catholic Bishop.

The property is located roughly 6 miles west of Manchester in a wooded area and offers parking facilities for visitors arriving by car. The grounds can be damp in places, particularly near the moated areas, so appropriate footwear is advisable when exploring the estate.

Inside the house, a human skull rests in a niche at the top of the main staircase, believed to belong to St Ambrose Barlow. This unusual relic provides a direct connection to the religious figures linked with the property's past and its role within Catholic traditions.

Location: Wardley

Location: Salford

GPS coordinates: 53.51520,-2.36575

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06