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Bridgewater Hall Basin
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandNorth West EnglandGreater Manchester
Bridgewater Hall Basin
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CyanLines Manchester
6 days ago
Hiking
Bridgewater Basin sits beside Bridgewater Hall, bringing water and greenery into this part of the city centre. Once a largely hard-edged stretch of canal, it now includes floating gardens planted with more than 20 varieties of aquatic plants, creating new habitat for wildlife and adding colour to the waterside. Benches and paths frame the basin, while the canal continues on through the city and links into Manchester’s wider canal and waterside network.
Alex Foxfield
September 2, 2025
A disused branch of the Rochdale Canal, today Bridgewater Hall Basin is home to a series of delightful floating waterscape gardens. Neighbouring Bridgewater Hall is a concert venue and home to Manchester's prestigious Hallé symphony orchestra.
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Elevation 40 m
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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom