Height Library: Know your heritage
Height Library, King Street, Irlams O' Th' Height, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7GY
Know your heritage at Height Library. During the Heritage Open Days event we'll have a display of old local photos of the Irlams O'Th Height area including the library and it's history, there will be some banners exploring the National Lottery funded Eccles Old Rd heritage project, and some dress-up and easy activities for children to enjoy too! On Saturday 7th September we'll have a heritage talk from Paul Speakman about Queen Victoria and her visit to Worsley, Salford and Manchester in 1851 (booking essential). On Thursday 12th September we'll also have a heritage wellbeing walk with the Salford Community Leisure active lifestyles team around some of the Height heritage conservation area and Lightoaks Park (drop in, no need to book).
The Height Library & Public Hall was officially opened on 29th March 1901, the land was a gift from Sir Percival Heywood as part of the Heywood estate and the library and public hall cost £6000 to build. A Bowling Green to the rear of the building was built soon after, and like the Library is still being actively used to this day.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Saturday 07 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Tuesday 10 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Wednesday 11 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Thursday 12 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Friday 13 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
- Saturday 14 September:
- The Library is open Tuesday-Friday 9-12.30 and then 1.30-5.30 (one hour closure for lunch) and open 9.00-1.00 every Saturday. We are CLOSED on a Monday.
Location & directions
Height Library, King Street, Irlams O' Th' Height, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7GY
- Directions:
- The Library is on King St, Irlams O' Th' Height, just off Bolton Rd, Salford and opposite the Height Methodist Church. It is a 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stops with frequent bus services to Bolton and Manchester and 2 miles distance from Salford Crescent Train Station and 3 miles from Salford Central Train Station.
- Contact on day:
- Claire Gorton
- Telephone number:
- +447955797205
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
On street parking only. Please be mindful of our residential neighbours when parking. There are two disabled bays for parking outside the Height Methodist Church entrance opposite the Library. There is a ramp at the main entrance and we have automatic doors. There are baby change facilities within an accessible toilet area. We are a BOOBS accredited breastfeeding friendly building.
Additional information
The Library is closed on a Monday. Tuesday - Friday it closes for one hour during lunchtime between 12.30-1.30pm.
