is situated on Princess Road in the Hough End area of Manchester, between Withington and Chorlton-cum-Hardy. It serves Hough End Playing Fields and Southern Cemetery, as well as the residential area to the east of Princess Road. Despite its name, the tram stop is located approximately from the present-day suburb of Withington. The choice of name has been criticised by local residents, who consider it to be incorrect. The surrounding area was historically considered to be part of Withington. The tram stop lies close to Hough End Hall, the historic seat of Withington Manor in medieval times, but in the 19th century the centre of Withington shifted to its present situation further east. and are the closest Metrolink tram stops to Withington Village. Service pattern 12 minute service to with double trams in the peak 12 minute service to with double trams in the peak 6 minute service to with double trams in the peak Gallery See also Withington railway station for other stations named Withington References External links Metrolink stop information Withington area map Withington Metrolink station plans Tram stops in Manchester Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 2013 Manchester South District Line Tram stops on the East Didsbury to Rochdale line Withington