Victoria Baths open days

date:
10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010
time:
11am to 5pm
address
Victoria Baths is on Hathersage Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 OFE. Please note that we are currently designing a new temporary ramp for the front of Victoria Baths. Until this is in place there are 6 steps to the entrance of the building and there is ramped access to the rear of the building. Most of the building can be seen from the ground floor. There are limited toilet facilities (no fully wheelchair accessible toilet).

Admission is free but we welcome donations.

At Open Days at Victoria Baths there is access to all the main parts of the building. In particular you can view the results of Restoration Phase 1:

* The beautifully restored front facade
* Stained glass windows including the six sportsmen and the Angel of Purity
* The Turkish baths suite which has undergone structural repairs
* A long-hidden, now restored glass block pavement

Free guided tours run throughout the afternoon at our Open Days, enabling you to learn something of the history of Victoria Baths and its restoration. You can also visit lesser known parts of the building including the boiler house, water treatment room and the undercroft of the pools. You don't need to book in advance for guided tours - just turn up and allow plenty of time for your visit.

Open Days also feature:

* Historical displays
* Showing of short films including archive footage of the Baths
* Family friendly activities, such as a Children's trail
* Hot and cold refreshments
* Sale of Victoria Baths souvenirs

There will also be a weekly guided tour of the building every Wednesday from April to October, starting promptly at 2pm. The weekly guided tour is £5 for adults, free for children. Victoria Baths is also open for the 2010 season on the first Sunday of each month from March to November from 12 noon to 4pm. Open Days include guided tours and many other attractions.


website address
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