Eccles, Greater Manchester - Wikipedia Eccles ( ˈɛkəlz ) is a market town in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England, [1] 3 miles (4 8 km) west of Salford and 4 miles (6 4 km) west of Manchester, split by the M602 motorway and bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal to the south The town is famous for the Eccles cake
Traditional Eccles Cakes - The Daring Gourmet What Are Eccles Cakes? If you’ve never heard of them, Eccles Cakes are small, round cakes made from flaky pastry that is filled with dried currants, candied lemon, orange zest, sugar and spices that commonly include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves The cakes are topped with a sprinkling of sugar and then baked to flaky, golden perfection
Eccles - Visit Salford Eccles derives its name from the Celtic word for church, and certainly its parish church of St Mary (parts of which date back to Norman times) has had an important role to play in the history - not only of Eccles itself but of the surrounding townships that formerly came within the parish
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Eccles (2025) - Tripadvisor Things to Do in Eccles, England: See Tripadvisor's 10,695 traveler reviews and photos of Eccles tourist attractions Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June We have reviews of the best places to see in Eccles Visit top-rated must-see attractions
35 Facts About Eccles Ever wondered about the hidden gems of Eccles, England? This charming town, nestled in Greater Manchester, boasts a rich history and vibrant culture From its famous Eccles cakes to its historic landmarks, there's so much to uncover
History of Eccles, in Salford and Lancashire | Map and . . . ECCLES, a village and a parish in Lancashire The village stands on the river Irwell, and on the Manchester and Liverpool railway, 4 miles W of Manchester; and has a station on the railway, and a post office‡ under
Eccles cake - Wikipedia An Eccles cake is a small, round pie, similar to a turnover, filled with currants and made from flaky pastry with butter, sometimes topped with brown sugar The Eccles cake is named after the English town of Eccles, which is in the historic county of Lancashire and in the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester
Eccles (character) - Wikipedia Eccles ( ˈ ɛ k əl z ), also referred to as 'The Famous Eccles' or 'Mad Dan Eccles', is the name of a comedy character, created and performed by Spike Milligan, from the 1950s BBC radio comedy series The Goon Show [1]
Eccles Cakes - Allrecipes From the North of England, Eccles cakes are sugar-crusted pastries filled with a sweet and spicy mixture They're best eaten straight from the oven