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All the United Kingdom England Hale

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hale

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hale, England

Updated April 25, 2024

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Hale, England

The Giant's Grave

Final resting place of John Middleton "The Childe of Hale."
Hale Air Raid Siren

Hale, England

Hale Air Raid Siren

A rare World War II-era siren still survives in the southern suburbs of Manchester.
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Frank Sidebottom Statue

A statue honoring Frank Sidebottom, a beloved cartoon figure from Timperley.
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Manchester, England

Southern Cemetery

The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.
4 miles from Hale

Urmston, England

Hulmes Ferry

A free ferry service has run between these two English villages since 1885.
5 miles from Hale

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Sifters Record Shop

This small record store was a favorite of Oasis's Noel and Liam Gallagher, who mentioned it in one of their early songs.
5 miles from Hale
Gnome Island

Manchester, England

Gnome Island

Since 2017, the remains of Stretford's industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes.
6 miles from Hale
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