Discover Hale, Greater Manchester

Hale Clock Tower: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hale_clock_tower_2005.jpg
Author: Roger May


Hale is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. Located 14 km to the southwest of downtown Manchester, Hale is contiguous with Altrincham, and was historically part of Cheshire until the creation of Greater Manchester in 1974. Hale has a population of around 16,000 people (2012 estimate).

The name Hale, which comes from Old English meaning "shelter" provides a clue that the village may have dated back to Anglo-Saxon times. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, stating that the manor of Hale was owned by a Saxon thegn Aelfward. Following Norman Conquest, the property passed to Hamon de Massey. When the Massey family line became extinct in 1340, the property was divided among three owners.

Meanwhile, Hale grew and a prosperous village, particularly by the 15th century. It even resulted in a spin-off village, named Hale Barns. In the mid-19th century, the railway line was extended to Hale, enabling commuters to travel to work in Manchester. This effectively turned Hale from a farming community to a middle class neighborhood.

Hale Railway Station: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hale_station_exterior_1988.jpg
Author: Peter Whatley

Visiting Hale

From Manchester, take the A56 road to Altrincham, and from there continue on the A538 road to reach Hale.

You can also take the train to Hale from Manchester, alighting at the Hale Rail Station.

Places of Interest in Hale

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