Gorton is located in the southeastern part of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. It has a rich cultural and historical heritage. One of its most notable landmarks is Gorton Monastery, a 19th-century High Victorian Gothic former Franciscan friary.
Historically, Gorton was known for the Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, which opened in 1836 and became one of the leading attractions in the UK, featuring a zoo, amusement park, and exhibition complex³. The area also has connections to the early history of Manchester City F.C., originally founded as St Mark’s (West Gorton) in 1880.
Gorton is a vibrant community with a population of around 36,055 as of the 2011 census. It is surrounded by neighbouring areas such as Levenshulme and Openshaw.