The Secrets of Chorlton: The Surprising Manchester Series
Supplied by: Jonathan Schofield Tours
From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs.
The story of Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a fascinating one, packed with surprising events and larger-than-life characters.
Join Jonathan Schofield Tours in this South Manchester suburb, where you’ll hear about the good, the bad and the ugly characters that once inhabited it. Starting at the historic Hough End Hall, you’ll thread your way through Chorlton, learning about its physical development, its musical heritage and its distinctive character – with a few ghost stories and gags thrown in for good measure.
Overview
From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs.
The story of Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a fascinating one, packed with surprising events and larger-than-life characters.
Join Jonathan Schofield Tours in this South Manchester suburb, where you’ll hear about the good, the bad and the ugly characters that once inhabited it. Starting at the historic Hough End Hall and ending at Chorlton Library, you’ll thread your way through Chorlton’s most storied streets. You might even find yourself digging in a graveyard, so to speak.
Along the way, you’ll learn about Chorlton’s physical development, its musical heritage and its distinctive character, which today emerges among a sprawling hive of artisan coffee shops, boutique clothing stores, parks, pubs, restaurants and bars – all driven by an independent community spirit.
Being a Jonathan Schofield Tour, you can expect your tour guide to throw in plenty of light entertainment for good measure – the odd ghost story, a few gags, and even a tale of complaints about black puddings.
What’s the story behind one of Manchester’s best-loved suburbs? This guided tour is the perfect way to find out.
Highlights
- Visit Chorlton’s most historically interesting places, including Hough End Hall and a graveyard where some fascinating stories are buried
- Find out about the events that led to Chorlton’s physical development
- Learn about the suburb’s musical heritage and its distinctive character
- Hear stories about the good, the bad and the ugly characters that once inhabited Chorlton
- Enjoy some lighter-hearted entertainment in the form of ghost stories and gags
What's included
- Guided tour led by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Food and drink
- Transportation to and from the walking tour
- Umbrellas
