Ashton Old Baths Historical Tour
Stamford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7FW
The story of Ashton Old Baths begins in Victorian England, where calls for better sanitation led to the construction of a vast swimming baths, opened officially in 1870. The incredible structure wasn’t just a place to bathe – in fact, by 1975 when the Baths eventually closed, the building had been reinvented as an orchestra venue, a restaurant, and even an indoor tennis court.
Standing empty for over 40 years, Tameside MBC and Oxford Innovation stepped in with a new vision for the remarkable space. In 2014, work began to transform the iconic landmark into a vibrant and thriving digital hub with workspace for businesses in the surrounding Greater Manchester area. With an impressive new timber structure built at the heart of the building’s original walls, we continued the Baths’ history of reinvention, innovation and creativity. This is the Ashton Old Baths we know today.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10.00-11.30
- Thursday 12 September:
- 10.00-11.30
Location & directions
Stamford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7FW
- Directions:
- Sat Nav postcode OL6 7FW Three Council car parks adjacent to the building - £2 for half day
- Contact on day:
- Reception staff
- Telephone number:
- +441618042030
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Contact AOB Reception on 0161 804 2030, or email [email protected] with Name, number of guests, date of event & contact details
- Booking contact name:
- Reception
- Booking telephone number:
- +441618042030
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 11 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 30 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Partial disabled access Not suitable for young children (under 5's) Sat Nav post code OL6 7TP Car park charges of £2 for half day
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
