Painting Pool at Victoria Baths 

Tuesday 11 August, 11am to 3pm 

Visit an iconic Manchester landmark and help us turn our Gala Pool into a giant work of art. This time our empty pool becomes a massive canvas for everyone to paint on. Bring your imagination and join us for a colourful, creative day that is perfect for families. 

What is Painting Pool 

Relax in the empty Gala Pool and help us create a huge collaborative artwork. We will provide brushes, paints and plenty of inspiration. Add your own shapes, patterns, doodles or designs to our giant floor canvas. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a love of colour. 

Activities on the day 

🎨 Painting Pool The main event. Help us make a giant work of art in the Gala Pool. Add your own colours and ideas to our huge shared canvas. 

📖 Ten Tickling Toes Storytelling Session with Morag Dennett 11am to 11.30am Join local author Morag Dennett for a lively session inspired by her charming book Ten Tickling Toes. Expect songs, nursery rhymes and plenty of fun for little ones. Great for babies and younger children. Copies will be available to buy with a book signing afterwards. Please book your slot when purchasing your ticket. 

🎨 Facepainting by Cookie from Northern Glow CMUA 12pm to 2pm First come first serve. 

🕵 Building Trail and Pigeon Hunt Not real pigeons, but plenty of exploring. 

Event details 

📍 Victoria Baths  

🗓️ Tuesday 11 August  

⏰ 11am to 3pm  

🎉 Entry is £1 per person Tickets available online and on the door. Booking is advised as this event sold out last year. 

Enjoy a relaxed and creative day under our beautiful glass roof. The Gala Pool is weatherproof, bright and spacious, making it the perfect place for families to unwind and get messy with paint. Bring blankets or cushions if you want a comfy spot while you take a break from painting. 

This event is part of our weekly  Welcome Tuesday which includes:
 

• Our entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour, led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11am for free general building entry and the guided tour starts at 1pm, lasting approximately 1¼ hours. Tours cost £10 per person. 

• Browse and buy souvenirs and gifts in our wonderful Gift Shop and visit our beautiful Tea Room with its stained glass windows and elaborate wrought iron ceiling, serving hot and cold drinks, and snacks. 

• Explore the Grade II* listed building which is remarkably intact, with beautiful stained glass windows, amazing wall tiles, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. 

All of our activities are first come first serve, and there is a small chance that we might run out of some crafting materials or there might not be enough time for everyone to have their face painted. We will try our best though!