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Lower Campfield Market Hall
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandNorth West EnglandGreater Manchester
Lower Campfield Market Hall
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Lucy_Emma
October 20, 2025
Hiking
A lovely coffee and brunch spot along the route with a rich Science and Engineering history.
During both First and Second World Wars, Lower Campfield was repurposed as an indoor parade ground for the Manchester Pals Battalions and, later, as a place for testing fuses for explosive shells.
Between the wars, from 1920 to 1939, the hall hosted vibrant displays for Manchester’s textile, engineering, and commercial industries, including the 1938 Manchester Centenary Exhibition
During World War II, the hall’s vast size made it ideal for testing barrage balloons, once again playing a vital role in the war effort
During both First and Second World Wars, Lower Campfield was repurposed as an indoor parade ground for the Manchester Pals Battalions and, later, as a place for testing fuses for explosive shells.
Between the wars, from 1920 to 1939, the hall hosted vibrant displays for Manchester’s textile, engineering, and commercial industries, including the 1938 Manchester Centenary Exhibition
During World War II, the hall’s vast size made it ideal for testing barrage balloons, once again playing a vital role in the war effort
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 40 m
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