The accepted view is that the name Dukinfield refers to “ducks open land” –and that in the 12th century the presiding family took the name De Dokenfield and Robert de Dokenfeld became the Lord of the Manor. At this time Dukinfield benefited from large areas of good pasture and meadow land, the area proved excellent for farming and up until 1827 Dukinfield had a major agricultural industry supplying Stockport and Manchester with vegetables. The Industrial Age secured the growth of the area and with this the need for better communication links were understood and more bridges were built across the River Tame, canal construction took on a determination to ensure that Dukinfield was at the hub of industrial activity and Dukinfield welcomed the coming of the railway age. However by the start of the 20th century this success was beginning to wane – local pits were closing and it saw the decline of the cotton industry. The evidence of the wealth that Dukinfield once enjoyed is still evident today with its park which was opened in 1902 and its and town hall, which was refurbished in 2005.
Dentist
Humphreys & Associates
Melnyk & Associates
Doctor
King Street Medical Centre
The Hollies Surgery
Town Hall Surgery
Pub and Bar
Places to Stay near Dukinfield
Barton Villa (0.99 miles)
The Barton Villa Guesthouse is conveniently situated 7 miles from Manchester City centre.
The Barton Villa Guest House is situated close all road networks and attractions within the area. Barton Villa offers comfortable accommodation and offers ... More
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Mount Guest House (1.26 miles)
Welbeck House Hotel (1.60 miles)
Convenient to the motorway network, this small family-owned hotel is approximately 6 miles from central Manchester and 3 miles from the Manchester Velodrome. The hotel is fully central heated, double glazed and has a private car ... More | visit website
Travelodge Ashton Under Lyne (1.91 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Village Ashton Moss (1.99 miles)
Village Ashton near Manchester has 120 top notch bedrooms with great facilities inclusing wide flat screen TV, Ipod docking station , air conditioning and free wifi.It houses a large, state ... More
Premier Inn Manchester (Denton) (2.43 miles)
Ideally located for access to the M60 and just 8 miles from Manchester city centre. Manchester Old Trafford and the City of Manchester stadiums are a bus ride away and Manchester Trafford Centre is only ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Manchester Hyde (2.88 miles)
Located at the end of M67, with excellent transport links to the rest of the Manchester area. This hotel is ideally positioned for a visit to the Peak District, leading directly on to the Trans ... More | visit websiteHotel Smokies Park (3.14 miles)
Offering style, comfort and modern facilities for both business and leisure visitors, this hotel is just minutes from the M60. Best Western Hotel Smokies Park is one of the highest rated 3-star ... More
Citi Place (3.32 miles)
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Budget accommodation ideally located on the outskirts of the city. Just a short journey away from major attractions including the M.E.N. Arena, host to a ... More
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - East (3.38 miles)
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