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Didsbury Library

Didsbury Library, 692 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2DN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Discover the Carnegie Library which was built in 1915.

This beautiful Arts and Crafts library was opened on 15th May 1915, the generous Scottish-American Andrew Carnegie funded the building of this fabulous library, following requests from Fletcher Moss. It was built on the site of Victorian cottages, which were demolished in 1912 and the bowling green of The Wellington Inn.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
0900-1300 & 1400-1700
Saturday 14 September:
0900-1300 & 1400-1700

Location & directions

Didsbury Library, 692 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2DN

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Two disabled parking spaces at rear of building may not be available due to ongoing building work.

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