Things to do near Ardwick, Manchester

Home to the Manchester Apollo and Victoria Baths, and following substantial regeneration there are plenty of things to do near Ardwick, Manchester.

Hosting some of the biggest names in music, the Manchester Apollo is one of Ardwick’s most famous landmarks. Steeped in a rich industrial history, there are many other buildings of historic interest and cultural things to do in Ardwick, Manchester.

Discover the legacy of Victoria Baths. This superb Edwardian building now operates as a visitor heritage attraction and hosts a range of events, from guided tours to film screenings and arts festivals.

Gaskell House, former family home of the author, Elizabeth Gaskell, and the Pankhurst Centre, the residence of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, are also celebrated local sites offering a wealth of cultural activity and events and meet-up space.

Victoria Baths in Ardwick, Manchester.
Image courtesy of Andrew Billington Photography.

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Outside of Victoria Baths on a clear day

Victoria Baths

Open 11am to 3pm on Welcome Wednesdays between April and September. Free entry with an option to take a ticketed guided tour (£8 pp / U16s Free) at 1pm

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