Victoria Baths, Manchester

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0FE
England

Website

www.victoriabaths.org.uk

E-mail

info@victoriabaths.org.uk

Telephone

0161 224 2020

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Victoria Baths, Manchester
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Victoria Baths is the most intact Edwardian Baths in Britain. It is an architectural gem, rich in stained glass, mosaic floors and decorative tiling. Restoration Phase 1 has been completed with an extensive programme of external and structural work to the Turkish baths and the front block of the building, thanks to the success on BBC's Restoration series. Restoration Phase 1+ has just being completed with the North facing Main window in the Gala Pool above the foundation stone being restored.
Guided tours and children's trail, cafe and special events are available throughout 2010 season.

Venue Type:

Heritage site, Historic house or home

 Opening hours

Open Days are on the first Sunday of each month from March to November, 12.00 until 1600 hours.
Heritage Open days are Fri 10th September, Sat 11th September and Sun 12th September, 1100 until 1700 hours.
From March to October there is a guided tour of the building every Wed which starts promptly at 1400 hours.

Closed: Other times except for group bookings, private functions and special events

 Admission charges

Open days - £2 (children and Friends of Victoria Baths free)
Wednesday Tours - £5 ( children and Friends of Victoria Baths FREE)
Group bookings from £5 per head, minimum £50
Tea and coffee - £1

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0FE
England

Website

www.victoriabaths.org.uk

E-mail

info@victoriabaths.org.uk

Telephone

0161 224 2020

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

We hold an archive of material relating to the history of Victoria Baths, swimming in Manchester and some other historic pools. Some of this material is on display at our Open Days.
We provide access to our archive for researchers.

Collection details

Sport, Social History, Performing Arts, Music, Fine Art, Film and Media, Decorative and Applied Art, Archives, Architecture

Collections services

  • Public access available to collections information

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0FE
England

Website

www.victoriabaths.org.uk

E-mail

info@victoriabaths.org.uk

Telephone

0161 224 2020

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Open Day 5th September 2010

5 September 2010

This Open Day is a milestone in the Baths History.
The Gala Pool roof is on show and the North Facing main window in the Gala Pool will be revealed after restoration.
Also at 1400 hours Tony Lloyd MP will be unveiling the newly commissioned stained glass window in memory of Sunny Lowry, who was the patron of the Friends of Victoria Baths.
There is also an Art Exhibition called 'Chew the Float' which people can walk round and view the work.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

12-4pm

Where

Victoria Baths

Admission

£2 per visitor. Children Free. Friends of Victoria Baths free.

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0FE
England

Website

www.victoriabaths.org.uk

E-mail

info@victoriabaths.org.uk

Telephone

0161 224 2020

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Boxes, objects and other kit

Scrub a dub dub

A school's hands on activity. They will use washday equipment to experience different ways of washing in Victorian times. This will show the impact on people's lives of wash houses and public baths.

How to obtain

School visits cost £1/head, teachers are FREE. VISITS FOR MANCHESTER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ARE FREE
To book a visit or for further information
Email infor@victoriabaths.org.uk
0161 224 2020
www.victoriabaths.org.uk

 Paper-based and downloads

Water Palace Quiz

http://www.waterpalace.org.uk

A quiz available in paper based and online formats with questions designed to enable learners to discover more about the Baths whilst honing their word and number skills. THE ONLINE VERSION IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE EVERYWHERE - just go to www.waterpalace.org.uk and have a go. The questions are cross referenced to the adult literacy and numeracy core curricula ( Levels E2 to Level 2) You will also have some downloadable numeracy activity sheets and ideas on activities for your visit.

Creator

  • Quiz designed by Barbara Zealley of ReZolve

Publisher

  • www.waterpalace.org.uk

How to obtain

To book an educational visit
ALL MANCHESTER COLLEGES ARE FREE
Email: info@victoriabaths.org.uk
0161 224 2020
www.victoriabaths.org.uk

 paper-based and downloads

Ardwick Heritage Trail

Take a trip back in time and bring Manchester history to life on the Ardwick Heritage Trail. Long trail approx 1 hour 30 minutes, short trail 1 hour. Guided walks available in February 2009. Self guided walks using the printed version or podcast.

Creator

  • Victoria Baths Trust
  • Gaskell House
  • Pankhurst Centre

Publisher

  • Victoria Baths Trust

How to obtain

FREE print version available by post from:
Studio 20, Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 0PD
0161 224 2020

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton on Medlock
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 0FE
England

Website

www.victoriabaths.org.uk

E-mail

info@victoriabaths.org.uk

Telephone

0161 224 2020

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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