Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Manchester, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 4.2 km
Ascend 34 m
Descend 42 m

Experience Manchester in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Manchester

Sight 1: Victoria Baths

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Victoria BathsPit-yacker The original uploader was Vjam at English Wikipedia. Later versions were uploaded by Pit-yacker at en.wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 2.0

Victoria Baths is a Grade II* listed building, in the Chorlton-on-Medlock area of Manchester, England. The baths opened to the public in 1906 and cost £59,144 to build. Manchester City Council closed the baths in 1993 and the building was left empty. A multimillion-pound restoration project began in 2007. As of 2024, the building is on English Heritage's Heritage at Risk Register.

Wikipedia: Victoria Baths (EN), Website

449 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Edgar Wood Centre

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The Edgar Wood Centre is a former Church of Christ, Scientist building in Victoria Park, Manchester, England. The church was designed by Edgar Wood in 1903. Nikolaus Pevsner considered it "the only religious building in Lancashire that would be indispensable in a survey of twentieth century church design in all England". It is a Grade I listed building and has been on the Heritage at Risk Register published by Historic England.

Wikipedia: Edgar Wood Centre (EN)

434 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Parish Church of St John Chrysostom

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Saint Chrysostom's Church is the parish church in Victoria Park, Manchester, England. The church is of the Anglo-Catholic tradition, and also has a strong tradition of being inclusive and welcoming.

Wikipedia: St Chrysostom's Church, Victoria Park (EN)

421 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Manchester Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre

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Manchester Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre is a mosque in Manchester, England. Sometimes referred to as Jamia Mosque, it is situated in the middle of Victoria Park, Manchester close to the Curry Mile. It plays a key role in Manchester's Muslim community. Imam and Khateeb Hafiz Mueen ud Din Akhtar and Qari Hafiz Javed Akhtar are leaders of the mosque, but left in 2018. Qari Javed also leads taraweeh prayers in Ramadan.

Wikipedia: Manchester Central Mosque (EN)

1003 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 5: Whitworth Park

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Whitworth Park is a public park in south Manchester, England, and the location of the Whitworth Art Gallery. To the north are the University of Manchester's student residences known as "Toblerones". It was historically in Chorlton on Medlock but is now included in the Moss Side ward.

Wikipedia: Whitworth Park (EN)

1901 meters / 23 minutes

Sight 6: Alexandra Park

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Alexandra Park is a 60-acre (24 ha) park in Manchester, England, designed by Alexander Gordon Hennell, and opened to the public in 1870. The lodge and gateways are the work of Alfred Darbyshire. The park was developed by Manchester Corporation before the area was incorporated into the city, the site being purchased in 1864 from William Egerton, 1st Baron Egerton. The roads to the East and West sides of the park were named Princess Road and Alexandra Road, also in honour of Princess Alexandra.

Wikipedia: Alexandra Park, Manchester (EN)

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