Castlefield Canals

Located between the MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) and the great Hilton tower, Castlefield was home in the late eighteenth century to the first industrial canal in the world and, in 1830, the first passenger rail line in the world. This former industrial area, where iron bridges, roads, railways and canals intertwine, was in decline until it was declared as an "Urban Heritage Park" in 1982. Now restoration has helped it become one of the most pleasant places in Manchester to have a drink, eat at one of the trendy restaurants or go for a stroll in summer.