The Top 10 Castles around Greater Manchester
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 10
beautiful castles to choose from around Greater Manchester. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Greater Manchester. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
William Lever built a folly which is a scale replica of Liverpool Castle. Building started in 1912 and the replica, which was not completed, was based on a conjectural reconstruction of the castle prepared by E. W. Cox in 1892.
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Dunham Massey Hall and Deer Park
Highlight • Castle
Nice old house with beautiful gardens
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Mamucium Roman Fort
Highlight • Historical Site
Partially reconstructed and open to the public as part of Castlefield's Roman Gardens, Mamucium is a must for history buffs. Originally founded in AD 79, the fort was mostly levelled during the Industrial Revolution to make way for infrastructure projects.
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Astley Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
Good coffee shop in the grounds of the hall, and if it's open the hall is worth a visit for some Lancashire history.
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Turton Tower
Highlight • Monument
Turton Tower is a Grade I-listed manor house that was built in the Middle Ages. It has seen many alterations and additions since its origin as a two-storey pele tower. …
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Lyme Hall & Park
Highlight • Lake
Lyme Hall & Park is an enchanting blend of history and nature. The stately mansion, dating back to the 16th century, offers a glimpse into the past with its opulent …
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Mamucium Roman Fort, Castlefield
Highlight • Castle
remains of a 2500 year old Roman fort known as Mamucium
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Arley Hall and Gardens
Highlight • Religious Site
Gardens: Open daily from 10am until 5pm
Hall: Open several days each month, please visit the What's On page for dates when the Hall is next open.
Garden entry includes …
Hall: Open several days each month, please visit the What's On page for dates when the Hall is next open.
Garden entry includes …
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Clegg Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
you can see the hall from the canal path. you can go over the small foot bridge and along the public footpath in getting off the hall.
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Bury Drill Hall and Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Wow what a building! Cool gargoyles too. It was built on the remains of the former Bury Castle in 1868 - you can see the excavated castle ruins too.
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