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Victoria Baths

Hathersage Road | Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester M13 0FE, England
0161 224 2020
As featured in 3 days in Manchester
Ranked #9 of 85 attractions in Manchester
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The historic Victoria Baths hold open days, on the first Sunday of each month from April to November, and guided tours every Wednesday at 2pm. You can...... more » Owner description: The historic Victoria Baths hold open days, on the first Sunday of each month from April to November, and guided tours every Wednesday at 2pm. You can see the incredible stained glass and tile work, along with the pools. The baths closed in 1993 and are undergoing renovation. « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This is a real gem of a place to see, pity they need lots more cash to continue their brilliant project. so glad this place has been saved. The guide we had was knowledgeable and made the tour exceedingly interesting so come on folks visit and give as generously as you are able so that the enthusiastic team can continue... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

This baths hold so much history. It is amazing that it has now been beautifully restored and re-open to the public again. Truly a hidden gem! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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this is where i learnt to swim as as a child............. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
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Swam here as a school child & it was freezing cold. The changing rooms were cold kiosks. Amazing to see the wonderful restoration work including the beautiful stained glass windows, different classes of swimming baths & the Turkish baths.Very well worth a visit. More

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Manchester, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012
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Victoria baths really is a little gem, they do public and private tours. I've managed to go on 2 private tours organised by a local photography group over the past few years, most recently in Autumn 2011. It was amazing to see all the work & restoration done with the recent grants & funding received. Victoria baths is a listed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011
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The tiles, stained glass windows, and layout of the victorian bathing experience is fascinating to see. I'm so pleased this building is being renovated. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011
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I love this place if you saw the "Restoration " series on television you will know this place.As well as bring very interesting you are suporting a great cause as well as being a living museum events are held here throughout the year and the guides have a real passion about the building.I loved the ornate tile work and i... More

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