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Castlefield Viaduct sky garden

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    September 2, 2025

    Built in 1892, this 1,083-foot (330 m) steel viaduct has been given a fresh lease of life by the National Trust. Today, you'll find a vibrant sky garden, full of flowers and colour. Plans are afoot to extend the sky garden along the full length of the viaduct.

      December 30, 2023

      A disused railway viaduct converted into a sky garden by the National Trust.

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        Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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