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Fallowfield

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Fallowfield

Fallowfield works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hulme, 23km from Snake Pass.

Fallowfield is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,132, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fallowfield sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fallowfield to your route.

About Fallowfield

Fallowfield is an area of Manchester which had a population of 14,869 at the 2021 census. Historically in Lancashire, it lies 3 miles (5 km) south of Manchester city centre and is bisected east–west by Wilbraham Road and north–south by Wilmslow Road. The former Fallowfield Loop railway line, now a shared use path,

Read more follows a route nearly parallel with the east–west main road (Moseley Road/Wilbraham Road). The area has a large student population. The University of Manchester's main accommodation complex – the Fallowfield Campus – occupies a large area in the north; this is adjacent to the university's Owens Park halls of residence and the Firs Botanical Grounds. In the northwest of the suburb is Platt Fields Park, which is formed from part of the land that once belonged to the Platts of Platt Hall.

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Where is Fallowfield located?

Fallowfield is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.4398 latitude, -2.2157 longitude.

What is the population of Fallowfield?

Fallowfield has a population of approximately 14,132 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
14,132
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.4398, -2.2157

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Fallowfield

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

5 km · about 10 min drive

film location

Lyme Park (Pemberley, 1995 Pride and Prejudice)

The lake at Lyme Park is where Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerges from the water in the BBC serial.

16 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Kinder Downfall

The Peak's highest waterfall at 30m, famously blown back up the cliff as spray in a westerly wind.

20 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass (A57)

The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kinder Scout

The Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.

24 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Woodhead Pass

The A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Fallowfield

8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • 23 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 23 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 23 kmSnake Pass (A57)The Woodhead-era Telford road over the Pennines between Glossop and the Ladybower reservoirs, with fast curves and frequent winter closures.
  • 24 kmKinder ScoutThe Peak District's highest ground at 636m, site of the 1932 Mass Trespass that led to Britain's national parks and right to roam.
  • 25 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
  • 26 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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