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SUMMARY:Welcome Tuesdays 21st April - 29th September 11am - 3pm Every Week!
DESCRIPTION:Visit an iconic Manchester Landmark!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are open every Tuesday from the 21st April to September 29th for all to explore! \n \nVictoria Baths is a Grade II* listed building and is remarkably intact. Visit on a Welcome Tuesday and discover the beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \nWelcome Tuesday entry is free\, donations are always welcome and help us keep Victoria Baths open for all to enjoy. \nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11 am for free general entry and the guided tour starts at 1pm\, lasting approximately 1¼ hours. \nBrowse 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\, snacks\, and a bookable Cream Tea. \nGeneral Entry \nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Tuesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm (last entry 2.30pm). Wander the spaces at your own pace and take time to visit our History Exhibition and immerse yourself in the history of the Baths. \nPlease make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \nDiscover VB Tour \nDiscover more with our Guided Tours. Every Tuesday at 1pm our expert tour guides take people further into the heritage of the building and the important part it has played in Manchester’s history. Tour tickets are available to book in advance\, limited tickets may be available on the door but booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. \nCream Tea \nTo make your visit extra special\, enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in our beautiful Tea Room – a large fruit scone accompanied by butter\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, and tea or coffee. Jam first or cream… it’s up to you! \nPriced at £7.50\, you need to book in advance. You will be able to purchase your cream tea with your ticket \nPrices \n\nGuided  Tours – £10 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nGeneral  Entry – Pay What You Can / Free\nCream Tea – £7.50 each\n\n  \n \nTuesday Tea Room \nOur tea room serves a range of hot and cold drinks\, alongside a tasty selection of loaf cakes\, biscuits\, and crisps. Unfortunately\, we aren’t able to offer sandwiches or lunch items on Tuesday due to our limited opening hours. Our tasty cream teas are available for booking online in advance. \nVictoria Baths Trust is a registered charity and relies on the support of the public to continue its work preserving the building for everyone to enjoy and explore.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-tuesdays-2026/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Rooted Soul Yoga at Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:As evening light filters through the stained-glass windows of Victoria Baths\, join Debbie Cowley of Rooted Soul Yoga for a calming 75-minute practice designed to help you unwind and settle into the quieter rhythms of the evening. \n \n \nSurrounded by the history and stillness of this iconic building\, we’ll explore mindful movement\, breathwork (pranayama) and meditation\, creating space to release tension and reconnect with ourselves. The unique atmosphere of Victoria Baths offers the perfect backdrop for slowing down\, breathing deeply and finding a moment of calm amidst busy lives. \nDebbie’s inclusive teaching style welcomes everybody. Adaptations and alternatives are offered throughout\, ensuring the session is accessible to all bodies\, beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Please get in touch to discuss any accessibility needs before purchasing your ticket\, enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk \nA chance to experience a rare opportunity to practise yoga in one of Manchester’s most breathtaking heritage spaces. \nLeave feeling calmer\, lighter and ready for a restful evening. \nPlease bring a yoga matt with you as they will not be provided.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/rooted-soul-yoga-at-victoria-baths/
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SUMMARY:Drop Drop\, Kantos Chamber Choir at Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:Experience a bird’s-eye view of Manchester’s Kantos Chamber Choir as they fill this stunning Edwardian swimming pool with sound. \n \n  \nAn unforgettable concert in one of the UK’s most remarkable venues\, immerse yourself in a soundworld shaped by water. \n \nWater: essential\, powerful\, and increasingly under threat; it lies at the heart of life itself. \nDive in to a choral exploration of our relationship with water\, reflecting both its immense power and its moments of profound stillness. With music spanning the centuries\, we float from plainchant and Renaissance motets to traditional sea songs and a Kantos-commissioned work by Shruthi Rajasekar. Weaving throughout are four settings of Drop\, Drop\, Slow Tears by Phineas Fletcher\, each offering a distinct perspective on this heart-rending text. \nAs the choir moves throughout the venue\, each work flows seamlessly into the next\, inviting the audience into a continuous soundworld that mirrors the movement of water itself. \nExperience a bird’s-eye view of the performance from the balcony as the choir sings in and around the magnificent empty swimming pool. \nThe performance at Victoria Baths will have step-free access seating available; please contact us in advance to reserve this. Email us on enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk \nREPERTOIRE: \nHildegard von Bingen – Deus enim rorem in illas misit\nTrad. arr. Bengt Ollén – Trilo\nTrad. Kyivan Chant – By the Waters of Babylon\nWilliam Walton – A Litany ‘Drop\, Drop\, Slow Tears’\nJamie W. Hall – Drop\, Drop\, Slow Tears\nShruthi Rajasekar – Slow Tears\nAnders Edenroth – Water\nGregorian Chant – Vidi Aquam\nTrad. arr. Lee Kesselman – Afton Water\nGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – Sicut Cervus\nEric Whitacre – Water Night\nOrlando Gibbons – Drop\, Drop\, Slow Tears\nKaterina Gimon – Water\nPaul Mealor – Drop\, Drop\, Slow Tears\nTrad. Improvised – Bring Me Little Water\, Sylvie
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/drop-drop-kantos-chamber-choir-at-victoria-baths/
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SUMMARY:Vintage Home Show - 4/10/26
DESCRIPTION:The Vintage Home Show runs regular events selling Vintage Furniture in Manchester – a city steeped in pop culture and home to many maverick designers down the years. \n\n\n\n\nVisit vibrant Victoria Baths and soak up the atmosphere among 60 stalls from specialist dealers. Ever shopped vintage in the deep end of a pool? Now you can! See the iconic tiled surfaces and gorgeous stained glass as you browse what’s on offer. \n \nYou’ll find Victoria Baths on Hathersage Road – a short distance off Oxford Road at Whitworth Park. Don’t forget to fill up on delicious home-made pastries\, sandwiches and more. \nThe majority of the ground floor spaces are accessible to visitors.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/vintage-home-show-3/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is the largest and most prestigious craft fair in the North and one of the leading fairs in the UK. Join us in the stunning historic Victoria Baths in Manchester between the 15th and 18th October. \n \n \nGNCCF brings together 200 of the most talented makers from across the UK\, from established artists to new graduate talent\, all selected for their excellence by a panel of craft experts. It’s an unrivalled opportunity to browse and buy a wide array of high-quality\, one-off handmade pieces including ceramics\, jewellery and silver\, interior and fashion textiles\, glass\, basketmaking\, prints\, wood\, furniture & more. \nVictoria Baths’ stunning Edwardian tiled swimming pools\, balconies\, changing cubicles and Turkish baths are used to great effect as the backdrop for the exhibitors’ stands. Visitors will love exploring the venue as much as discovering the wonderful craft on show. \nMake a day of it! As well as browsing the craft on sale and meeting the makers\, there are maker demos and free drop-in workshops. And when you need a break from shopping\, enjoy a delicious snack from our pop-up café. \nFor further details\, a list of exhibitors and information on how to get to the GNCCF: www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk \n \nOpening times \nPreview Evening: \nThursday 15 October: 18.00-21.00 ( note GNCCF is NOT open during the day) \nPublic Openings: \nFriday 16 October: 10.00-18.00 \nSaturday 17 October: 10.00-18.00 \nSunday 18 October: 10.00-16.00 \n \nSupport us. \nGNCCF is a not-for-profit organisation and we plough every penny we make back into our fairs\, maker development programmes and community outreach. \nBut ticket sales only go part of the way. We rely on the generosity of people who are passionate about craft. \nSupport us by pitching in with a donation\, large or small. \nYou’ll have a chance to do this at checkout. You’ll be making a real difference. Thank-you.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/great-northern-contemporary-craft-fair-returns-to-the-iconic-victoria-baths/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Festive Winter Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Baths Festive Winter Fair is back for 2026! \nExplore Victoria Baths and browse over 70 specially selected stalls from local makers\, selling everything from handmade artwork and jewellery to ceramics\, candles and unique gifts. \n \n \nDiscover one of Manchester’s most remarkable buildings\, shop from independent traders\, enjoy festive treats and mulled wine from the Tea Room\, and soak up the atmosphere with choir performances in one of our historic pools. \n \nIt’s a brilliant way to start the festive season\, get ahead with your shopping and support local makers. Every purchase supports the talented makers taking part or Victoria Baths itself\, helping to sustain local independent businesses and this much-loved Manchester landmark. \n \nThe Festive Winter Fair is one of our favourite events of the year and is always hugely popular\, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.\n\nFestive Winter Fair at Victoria Baths\n\n29th November 2026\, 11am to 4pm\n\nLast Entry at 3pm. Guests can stay as long as they like once they are in the venue.\n\nPlease note that Victoria Baths is an unheated historic building and it will be cold during the winter months\, so please wrap up warm!\n 
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/festive-winter-fair-2026/
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