VB Open Weekend!

We're throwing open the doors for Heritage Open Days with our VB Open Weekend!
Entry is free all weekend.

A great opportunity to visit Victoria Baths. No expense was spared in its construction, the building is remarkably intact and you can still discover the beautiful stained glass, rich terracotta, sumptuous tiles, and amazing mosaics. Entry is free on both Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.

Explore the magnificent swimming and bathing complex, with three pool spaces, Turkish Baths, superintendent's flat, Aeratone, and more to discover. Enjoy the beautiful stained glass windows, amazing wall tiles, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the building's imposing exterior. Our exhibition room gives an overview of the heritage of the Baths, including swimmers of note, the history of the building, and its uses then and now. You can book an optional guided tour for a small fee to discover more about the Baths - available to book on the door or via our website.

Family Friendly activities include...
✨ FREE drop-in games and crafts for children and families
🕵️‍♀️ Follow our "Miles of Tiles" activity trail around the building

Plus...
🎨 Get arty with our interactive "drawing pool" and become part of our art exhibition (suitable for all ages!)
🍰 Visit our Tea Room for a tasty treat with delicious cakes, sandwiches, snacks and hot
🎁 Pop in our gift shop for VB souvenirs & Manchester inspired gifts from local artists and makers

See you at the Baths!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

VB Open Weekend, 11am - 4pm - free entry, family activities, optional tour tickets available

Sunday 08 September:

VB Open Weekend, 11am - 4pm - free entry, family activities, optional tour tickets available

Wednesday 11 September:

Welcome Wednesday, 11am - 3pm - free entry, optional tour tickets available

Location & directions

Hathersage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 0FE

Directions:

You can find us on Hathersage Road, M13 0FE about 1½ miles south of Manchester City Centre. For Bus, Train, Tram, and other public transport options visit our website https://victoriabaths.org.uk/about/visit/ If you are visiting by car, we have a small car park (up to 25 spaces) at the rear of the building. There is on-street parking after 6 pm and at weekends in the local area. Alternatively, you can find "Hathersage Multistorey car park" a five-minute walk from the Baths - M13 9WL There are bicycle racks at the front of the building.

Contact on day:

Ella Walker

Telephone number:

+441612242020

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Our Discover VB guided tour is available to purchase in advance or on the day. Discover more about the Baths, from the building and its beautiful interiors to the swimmers and local people who made it a landmark for Manchester! Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment, a limited number of tickets will be available on the door. Tour tickets are £9 per person, free for those under 18 (must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking telephone number:

+441612242020

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/victoria-baths/heritage-open-days-vb-open-weekender/e-akjrex

Alternative booking website:

https://www.victoriabaths.org.uk/HOD24

Booking opens:

22 Jul 2024 03:00 PM

Booking closes:

07 Sep 2024 10:00 PM

Accessibility details

Our main entrance, the Females Entrance, can be found on the right-hand side of the Baths and is accessible by ramp and stairs. The ground floor of the Baths is accessible but as an old building there are some uneven areas and narrow spaces. The Pool sides are accessible but to enter the Gala Pool and the Females Pool there are a short set of steps. The First Floor is accessible by a staircase, which gives access to the pool balconies and the superintendent's flat. The guided tour can be made accessible - please inform us if you have an access need and have booked a guided tour.

Additional information

Victoria Baths is open for public visits each Wednesday from April – September. Our other weekend events typically charge a fee from £2 - £20. The Heritage Open Days weekender is our only "free weekend" event each year. If you can't make it to the Heritage Open Days weekender please take a look at our Welcome Wednesday open days and our calendar of events via our website www.victoriabaths.org.uk

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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