Sunny Sunday 7 September 2025
2025-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester, M13 0FE, United Kingdom
Tour and Explore Victoria Baths
Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room
Visit an iconic Manchester landmark and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools, Turkish Baths, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows, amazing wall tiles, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. We are open from 12noon – 3pm, with the last entry at 2.30pm.
Our Tea Room, Gift Shop, and all our spaces are available to explore from 12noon. Entry is free!

Discover VB Guided Tour
Sunny Sundays are an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths, to experience it in its full glory, book one of our excellent and informative tours! An experienced volunteer guide leads our Discover Victoria Baths tour and covers the heritage and history of the Baths while taking you through the beautiful building. Our Sunday Tour starts at 1 pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment.
Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
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, snacks, and a bookable Cream Tea.

Prices
Guided Tour – £9 per person, including entry fee
General Entry – Free
Cream Tea – £6 per person (please book in advance)

Times
12noon – Doors Open
1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)
2.30pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room
3pm – Building Closes

Parking / Getting to the Baths
Our car park is located at the back of the building and is accessible by Bax Road. There are a variety of public transport options for getting to the Baths, visit our website for more information and links to public transport providers https://victoriabaths.org.uk/about/visit/
On arrival please head to the Females Entrance
You can find this on the right-hand side of the front of the building, accessible by ramp or stairs
Cream Teas
If you have booked a Cream Tea alongside your visit our Welcome Desk volunteers will give you more information about where to go when you arrive. You can sit down for your cream tea anytime, but the last orders in the tea room are taken at 2.30pm.
We recommend booking a cream tea in advance, we can’t guarantee there will be any available on the day if we are busy.

Other things to know…
Our Tea Room is open from 12am – 3pm and serves a range of hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
Please note we do not sell sandwiches/ lunch items on Sunny Sundays– you are welcome to bring your lunch but please feel free to buy other drinks and snacks with us. All profits support Victoria Baths.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Ring the Victoria Baths office on 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk

How can I find out about accessibility?
You can view our access guide here: www.accessable.co.uk/manchester/access-guides/victoria-baths

Can I take photographs?
Photography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact the office for information about professional or commercial shoots.

What’s the refund policy?
Tickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. The booking fees are non-refundable.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It does help if you can have this handy, but we can also find your booking by the full name of the person who booked the tickets.

Do I have to buy an online ticket?
For general entry no – you can drop in anytime between 11am-3pm (last entry 2.30pm)
For the Tour and a Cream Tea please buy your tickets online to avoid disappointment. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first-come-first-served basis.

Is my ticket transferrable?
We will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time, with at least 72 hours (3 days) notice.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
Yes, this is fine. As long as you know the full name of the ticket purchaser.

Do I need to buy anything to visit?
No, Victoria Baths is free to enter on Tuesday and is a great place to rest, explore, meet, and work. There is no obligation to purchase anything and you are free to sit in the Pineapple Room – next to our Tea Room. Please note on busier days we may have to ask you to give up a table for a tea room customer, but there are other spaces to sit across the building.

Do you allow group bookings?
If you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more, please get in touch directly to discuss a group tour – 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk

Why do you ask for donations?
When the Baths closed in 1993, the local community campaigned vigorously to try to prevent the closure. The Friends of Victoria Baths set up the Victoria Baths Trust, a charity that aims to repair and maintain the building to bring it back into public use. Since then significant restoration has taken place and the building now has over 30,000 visitors a year enjoying a wide range of activities including exhibitions, festivals, and weddings. There is still a lot of work to be done and the Trust remains determined to bring the amazing building back to its full potential and continue to support the health and well-being of the people of Manchester – its original purpose.

You can support Victoria Baths by donating, becoming a member of the Friends, becoming a volunteer, or making a purchase in our tea room and online shop.

Welcome Tuesday - Explore Victoria Baths
2025-09-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-30 11:00 - 15:00
Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room
11am – 3pm every Tuesday from April – September
Drop in for free entry, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below.
Visit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools, Turkish Baths, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows, amazing wall tiles, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior.

Discover VB Guided Tour
Welcome Tuesday is an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths for free, but to experience it in its full glory, book onto one of our excellent and informative tours! Our Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide and covers the heritage and history of the Baths whilst taking you through the beautiful building. Our Tuesday Tour starts at 1pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment. Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Enjoy your visit
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, snacks, and a bookable Cream Tea.
Visiting with young ones? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in the Tea Room and check our website for details on free family activities during school half-terms and the Summer Holidays.
Book your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here
Prices

Guided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)
General Entry – Free, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.
Cream Tea – £6 per person

Times

11am – Doors Open
1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)
2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room
3pm – Building Closes

Please check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times.
Victoria 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.
More about Welcome Tuesdays at Victoria Baths

Cream Teas
To 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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.
General Entry
You 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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.
Pool Arts at Victoria Baths
2024 will see a series of Pool Arts exhibitions taking place at Victoria Baths, beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. Find the exhibitions in the Tea Room. Pool Arts is a collective of artists working to break down the barriers that can exist in the world of art and gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths. This the first time that the organisation has exhibited at the Baths across a whole year and we’re proud to support the work of Pool Arts in raising awareness of the positive role that art and culture can play in the well-being of the community.
Family Friendly
Victoria Baths is a great place for all ages to explore. Pick up a “Miles of Tiles” activity sheet when you arrive (suggested donation £1), explore our spaces, and get involved in our free family activities in half-terms and the Summer Holidays – no need to book.
Don’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August, tickets available on our website from May.
Other Events
Please note there may be times when Welcome Tuesdays has other activities taking place alongside the usual activity such as event setup, family activity, and private tours. Where possible we will update these details on our website, please check our website and social media for up-to-date information.
Photographs
Photography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.
Return Visits
Victoria Baths is a great place to visit again and again. Whether it be for meetings, remote working, catch-ups with friends and family, or just as a place to enjoy and relax. Make Tuesdays your weekly bath day!

If you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Tuesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk

Wing Fest at Victoria Baths
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 16:00
Wing Fest returns to Victoria Baths this September to serve 100,000 wings by 10 different food traders, restaurants and BBQ Teams in the World’s largest chicken wing festival!
Every year the event showcases the best chicken wings the UK has to offer, with thousands of lucky ticket holders and a judging panel deciding who really does do the best wings!
Tickets include all live music, DJs, bands, entertainment, games, axe throwing, eating competitions and Wing Fest trucker hats.

Friday 19th September 5:00 pm-10:30pm
Saturday 20th September (day session) 11:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday 20th September (evening session) 5pm- 10:30pm
Sunday 21st September 11:30am – 5:00pm

Manchester Tech Festival 2025
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25
Manchester Tech Festival returns to Victoria Baths for their two day core conference.
Whether you’re an aspiring techie, an innovative CEO, or someone in-between, MTF has something just for you. Our festival offers a curated mix of intimate track days, laid back networking socials and our core festival featuring three stages of the latest tech innovations.

Whether you’re looking to break into a new career, accelerate your professional growth, expand your network, or launch your own startup, we guarantee you will leave the festival with new ideas, new connections and the inspiration to implement them into your career and business.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/manchestertechfestival/1615529

Victoria Baths Wedding Open Evening 01/10/2025
2025-10-01 17:30 - 20:00
If you’re considering having your wedding at Victoria Baths, we’d love for you to join us at our Wedding Open Evening on Wednesday 1st October 2025. It’s the perfect opportunity to pop by after work, with doors open from 5:30pm until 8:00pm and parking available on-site.

You’ll be able to meet some of our favourite suppliers, including photographers, celebrants, florists, entertainers, DJs, wedding stylists, and more, take a tour of the building, and see each space dressed and laid out as it would be for a wedding. You’ll also have the chance to sample delicious food from Chapman Holme Caterers, giving you a taste of what could be served on your special day.
It’s a great opportunity to learn about the history of Victoria Baths and discover all the different ways each space can be used for your wedding. Plus, you’ll get to meet our friendly team, who would be working closely with you to make your day truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Suitcases - Victoria Baths
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:30
Welcome to Hit The Ground Running Dance Theatre Company! We are thrilled to present our latest performance ‘Suitcases’ at the beautiful Victoria Baths Manchester on October 2nd 2025 at 7:00PM.

Working in collaboration with Jon Crispin, a Massachusetts based photographer, this performance is inspired by his exhibition, ‘The Willard Suitcases’. Jon has worked on his exhibition for more than 10 years and his knowledge of the Willard Institute and the Suitcases will be invaluable to this performance

In 1995, The Willard Asylum, New York, closed its doors after a century of treating those deemed unfit for civilised society. Discovered in an attic, the suitcases of 427 Willard patients were found. Beautifully preserved epitaphs to a few of those who lived and died at the Willard asylum and a poignant remembrance of the lives they left outside. Drawing inspiration from some of the suitcases found, Hit The Ground Running’s new theatrical performance is a moving exploration of the people behind the suitcases and plays homage to innocent lives lived and lost to madness.

6:00PM – Doors Open
6:30-6:50PM – John Crispin Willard Suitcases Presentation (a presentation delivered by photographer Jon Crispin focusing on his ‘Williard Suitcases’ exhibition
7:00-7:20PM She Choir Manchester Performance
7:20-8:20PM – Suitcases Performance

‘Suitcases’ is funded and Supported by
Arts Council England, North Shields Cultural Quarter, Exchange 1856, Queens Hall Hexham, Dance City, Victoria Baths Manchester & Jon Crispin
Warning: ‘Suitcases’ contains themes of mental illness

Vintage Home Show
2025-10-05 10:30 - 15:30
Vintage Home show is returning to Victoria Baths for their second event of the year:
The Vintage Home Show is your destination for modernist classics, mid-century style and vintage favourites. Visit our buzzing events in Leeds, London, and Manchester.
Feast your eyes on our carefully curated collection of furniture, homeware and much more besides, stocked by our knowledgeable sellers in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Planning to renovate in a vintage style? Or looking for one missing piece of the puzzle? We can help you track down that something special for your home. From one off minimalist pieces to mass-market retro and kitsch classics, you’ll have the chance to shop the collections of quality independent dealers from all over the UK.
Browse a selection of vibrant stalls featuring pieces spanning from the mid-century decades to the bold brightness of the 1990s. No matter what your budget, at the Vintage Home Show you can find that gorgeous something to suit your impeccable taste.
A visit to our shows will certainly bring out the interior designer in you!

Welcome Tuesday X Cultural Welcome - Tuesday 7 October
2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00
This event is the final Welcome Tuesday of the year – the general public are more than welcome to join us in welcoming the new students to the city. There will be Discover tour at 1pm for general admittance but the additional tours will be for students only.
Book your tickets here
This event is part of The Cultural Welcome – a week of events designed to help students discover the creative and cultural spaces of Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter. Find out more.
Welcome to Victoria Baths—once Manchester’s most spectacular leisure centre. Today, the chlorine is gone, but the Baths is still dedicated to making people’s lives better.
A community-powered cultural hub, it’s bursting with creativity, heritage, and the kind of atmosphere that makes ideas feel possible.
It’s not a gallery. It’s not a museum. It’s a big, beautiful, slightly bonkers building full of stained glass, empty pools, and amazing light.
We’re excited to dedicate a day to welcoming Manchester’s newest students—with a mix of exploration, creativity, and relaxation at Victoria Baths.
Explore
Join a free student tours and get access to parts of the building usually closed to the public.
Soak up the history, snap some pics, and uncover the stories behind this iconic space.
Create
For one day only, one of our empty pools becomes a giant canvas.
Victoria Baths has inspired everyone from Drake to Chanel, local artists to students—and now it’s your turn to make something unforgettable.
Unwind
Free hot drinks for all students.
Come have a brew, take a wander, and see what Victoria Baths might offer during your time in Manchester—whether you’re into painting, poetry, photography, or just curious.
We’d love to meet you!

Book your tickets here

Times
11am – Doors Open
11:30pm – Off Limits Tour – Students Only (approx. 1 hr 15mins)
1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)
1:30pm – Behind the Screens Tour – Students Only (approx. 1 hr 15mins)
2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room
3pm – Building Closes
Our tea ​room and shop will be open throughout the day – we advise you book ​in advance ​if you would like ​one of our cream teas!

Book your tickets here

Clothes Cycle
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00
Clothes Cycle is returning for another iconic thrift event at Victoria Baths:
WHAT TO EXPECT?
The UK’s largest thrift market is back for its fifth edition, bringing fashion, music, and community vibes to Manchester like never before! Whether you’re a vintage lover, a sustainable shopper, or just looking for a unique day out, we’ve got something for you.

👗 100+ Preloved Sellers – Find vintage gems, designer steals, Y2K fashion, jewellery, streetwear, archive pieces, plus-sized & gender-neutral styles, and much more.

♻️ FREE Clothes Swap – Bring up to 5 items (clothing, shoes, or bags) and swap them for something new. After 4 PM, all remaining items are FREE for anyone to take!

🎶 Live Music & DJs – Dance while you shop! Expect all-day DJ sets indoors and live performances outdoors in the food court.

🍔 Street Food & Drinks – Enjoy six local food traders, including vegan options, alongside craft cocktails, beer, wine, fresh coffee, and a matcha bar

💅 Beauty & Art Pop-Ups – Treat yourself to unique self-care experiences:
💅 Nail art – Custom designs available all day.
✨ Tooth gems by @gems8grillz – Walk-in appointments for a little extra sparkle!
💎 Permanent jewellery– Dainty & elegant, fitted on the spot.

TICKETS & ENTRY 🎟️
💎 VIP Early Access (first pick of the best pieces!): £6.50🎟️ General Admission: £4.50 online / £6 on the door
👶 Under 12s: Free!
🎁 First 150 attendees get a FREE tote bag!

WHY CLOTHES CYCLE?
At Clothes Cycle, sustainability meets style. We’re more than just a market—we’re a community-driven fashion movement making second-hand shopping accessible, fun, and planet-friendly.
🌍 Our mission? To make sustainable fashion mainstream, without breaking the bank or harming the planet.
✨ Shop smarter, swap better, and thrift your way to a more sustainable wardrobe!

FAQs & VENUE INFO
✅ Can I buy tickets at the door?Yes! If the time slot isn’t sold out, GA tickets are £6 on the door.
✅ Do you offer any concessions? No. All ticket prices are set. However we do offer free entry for carers.
✅ Are tickets refundable? Tickets are non-refundable.
✅ Can I arrive after my ticketed time?Yes! Your ticket lets you enter anytime after your time slot and stay all day.
✅ Is the venue accessible?The main hall and outdoor food court are accessible. However, some areas have stairs and have no lift access due to the venue being a listed building.

NO PETS ALLOWED (ONLY GUIDE DOGS)

🚆 Getting Here:

A 10-minute walk from University halls.

Bus 192 from Manchester Piccadilly stops at Plymouth Grove West (a short walk away).

FREE parking available around the venue.

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19
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 for its 18th annual edition over the weekend of 16-19 October in the stunning historic Victoria Baths in Manchester.

!!! Win £50 to spend at GNCCF – buy your tickets before 30th Sept to be automatically entered into the prize draw!!!

GNCCF 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.
Victoria 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.
Make 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.
For further details, a list of exhibitors and information on how to get to the GNCCF: www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

Opening times
Preview Evening:
Thursday 16 October: 18.00-21.00 ( note GNCCF is NOT open during the day)
Public Openings:
Friday 17 October: 10.00-18.00
Saturday 18 October: 10.00-18.00
Sunday 19 October: 10.00-16.00

Please note, Eventbrite prints the tickets detailing the show opening from Thursday through ’til Sunday – further down it states the day your ticket is valid.
Ticket prices
Advance tickets: £8.50/£7.50 concession (plus booking fee)
On the door: £10/£9 concession
Preview tickets: £16 advance, £18 on the door
See ‘Tickets’ section for all pricing options
Support us.
GNCCF is a not-for-profit organisation and we plough every penny we make back into our fairs, maker development programmes and community outreach.
But ticket sales only go part of the way. We rely on the generosity of people who are passionate about craft.
Support us by pitching in with a donation, large or small.
You’ll have a chance to do this at checkout. You’ll be making a real difference. Thank-you.

Silence of the Baths III: The Return
2025-10-25 19:30 - 23:30
This Halloween, Victoria Baths becomes a haunted haven as Girls on Film return with the ultimate Halloween Silent Disco

This Halloween, Victoria Baths transforms into a haunted haven of glamour and ghosts, as Girls on Film return for the best Halloween night in Manchester. The stunning pool complex becomes a spooky playground filled with ghosts, spiders, coffins and good times.
🎧 Silent Disco: Three Channels, All Bangers
From the balcony above the former Males 2nd Class Pool, the Girls on Film crew takes over with a trio of DJs:
• Channel 1: Hattie Pearson
• Channel 2: Meme Gold
• Channel 3: DJ MXw0rld
Explore the Haunted (Pool) Halls
Wander through the Turkish Baths, empty pools and haunted corridors—each space transformed into a wicked wonderland of Halloween décor.
VB Bar & Cocktails
Sip on spirits and elixirs—craft beers, conjured cocktails, and mysterious mocktails await.
Spooktacular Photo Ops
Strike a pose against the Baths’ iconic backdrop. Ghoulish glam encouraged.
Fancy Dress Competition
Dress to distress. Win a Halloween Swag Bag for your most haunting look.
All ticket and drink sales support the Victoria Baths Trust—preserving this historic space and keeping it open for all to explore.

Mini Monster Mash
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
🎃 Get your Minis to our Monster Mash for a unique Halloween Bash at Victoria Baths! 🧛‍♀️

Grab your dancing shoes and your best frightful fancy dress for a howling good time in Manchester’s most enchanting haunted house—Victoria Baths!
Our frighteningly fun Halloween party is perfect for kids, grown-up ghouls, and everyone in between. Expect a cauldron of creepy activities and eerie entertainment in one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
🕺 Silent Disco & Dancing
Groove to ghostly beats on separate music channels—one for little monsters and one for the undead grown-ups. Whether you’re into spooky soundtracks or Halloween classics, we’ve got the tunes to raise the spirits.
🎨 Spooky Craft Workshop
Unleash your inner witch or warlock with hands-on Halloween crafts. From creepy creations to monstrous masterpieces, it’s a chance to get messy and magical in our Gala Pool
🎭 Facepainting Frights
Transform into a vampire, pumpkin, or pint-sized poltergeist with our frightfully good facepainters. Perfect for selfies and spooky struts down the tiled corridors.
🍬 Tuck Shop Delights
Sink your fangs into devilishly delicious treats—from creepy candies to ghost-approved snacks.
🏛️ Explore Victoria Baths
Wander through the hauntingly beautiful architecture and discover the history behind Manchester’s most magical venue – specially decked out for Halloween
🎃🧛‍♀️👻🕸️🪩

Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, 26 October
⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm
📍 Location: Victoria Baths
🎟️ Price: £4 per person (includes headphones; ages 1 and under are free but won’t receive headphones)
With music, dancing, crafts, and more, this Halloween party promises to be a scream for the whole family. Costumes encouraged. Cackles guaranteed.
Book in advance to avoid ghostly disappointment.
All ticket and drink purchases support the Victoria Baths Trust—helping preserve this historic haunt for future generations to explore.

The Night Market
2025-10-31 18:00 - 23:00
Manchester, we’re back, and this time, it’s our biggest event EVER!

On Friday 31st October, The Night Market UK returns with a Halloween special inside the one-of-a-kind Victoria Baths, and yes, it’s every bit as magical as it sounds.

This is our second time filling this iconic venue, but this year, we’re going even bigger:

✨ 100+ independent traders bringing handmade treasures, artisan goods, and a dedicated vintage section packed with gems worth the hunt
🌮 Soulful Street food to warm your belly
🍸 Multiple bars fully stocked, ready to serve up your favourite drinks all night
🎶 A live DJ spinning and curating the grooves till late
🌙 Fabulous installations transforming the baths after dark 💀👻
👧 Children under 12 go free!

There’s even more to come, keep an eye out for announcements.

Here’s how our tickets work…

1. Choose your time for entry/arrival (6pm, 7pm, 8pm etc.)
2. Stay as long as you like!
3. Yes, you can arrive later than you chosen time slot, but not earlier (this is due to our capacity calculations for the venue)
4. Children are welcome and 12 and under go free!

Get your tickets here

Tickets

Online/Advance tickets:
Full Price: £9
Concession: £8.50
We offer a Two Ticket Online special for £16, why not treat yourself AND a friend and book early!

On the door tickets:
Full Price: £10
Concession: £9
Tickets will be available on the door, but we advise you to book online ahead of time to avoid disappointment and to secure the best prices ahead of the event, this event regularly sells out!

Festive Winter Fair
2025-11-30 11:00 - 16:00
Join us as our annual Festive Winter Fair returns to Victoria Baths!
Explore over 50 handpicked stalls from Manchester makers featuring a wide variety of high-quality, handcrafted goods such as art, jewelry, prints, ceramics, Christmas decor, booze, and more.
Get the festive feeling with performances from local choirs, and enjoy seasonal treats like mulled wine, proper coffee, mince pies, cakes, and more in our Tea Room.

Start your Christmas shopping in style and soak up the festive atmosphere. Plus…

Explore the magnificent Grade II* listed building, including the three pool halls, Turkish Baths, and entrance halls.
Our Off limits tour is back by popular demand! You’ll get to experience places usually inaccessible, discovering the real secrets of Victoria Baths! You will explore the undercrofts of the pool spaces, the out buildings and the filter rooms. This tour involved stairs, uneven floors and small spaces so we have limited tickets to 15 people and recommend that the tour is unsuitable for those with limited mobility. The tour costs £10, and includes entry to the Festive Winter Fair, starting at 12:30 pm and lasting just over an hour. Please note there is only one tour available at this event – please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy live performances from local choirs in the deep end of the females pool

Tickets are available on the door.
📅 Sunday 30th November
⏰ 11 am – 4 pm (last entry 3pm)
💷 Entry £4 (under 18s free) // Tour + Entry £10
👉 Guided Tour – 12:30 pm
🎼 Choirs from 11:30 am & throughout the day
🍰 Tea Room; with festive treats, proper coffee and mulled wine
🎁 VB Gift Shop with unique Victoria Baths and Manchester inspired gifts, including tea towels, mugs, postcards, and even small-batch VB Gin!

Supporting Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths Trust is a registered charity that relies on the public’s support to continue its efforts to maintain this wonderful building. Buying an entry ticket, a cup of tea, and a cake in our Tea Room or a gift from our Gift Shop all help to preserve the building and keep the Baths open for future generations to explore and enjoy.

Victoria Baths Wedding Fair
2026-03-07 12:00 - 17:00
Planning a Manchester wedding?
Looking for the perfect suppliers?
Ever imagined getting married in an Edwardian swimming pool?
Join us at our Wedding Fair on Saturday 7th March 2026.
We are inviting you to kick start your wedding prep inside our stunning historic bath halls. You’ll have the chance to meet a hand-picked selection of unique suppliers, ask questions about Victoria Baths, and gather inspiration for your big day.
The venue will be fully dressed to reflect how it could look on a wedding day in Victoria Baths. You will get to see:

A giant disco ball supplied by Hip Swing
Gorgeous chairs and furniture from Furniture Hire UK
Entertainment and DJ services from Holy Scratchimony
Photography from Maddie Farris, Claire Louise, and Laura Bareham
Live poetry from Charlie – The Coffee Writer

More suppliers will be announced soon.
We look forward to welcoming you!
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE

Welcome Tuesdays 21st April - 29th September 11am - 3pm Every Week!
2026-04-21 11:00 - 2026-09-29 15:00
Visit an iconic Manchester Landmark!

We are open every Tuesday from the 21st April to September 29th for all to explore!

Victoria 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.
Welcome Tuesday entry is free, donations are always welcome and help us keep Victoria Baths open for all to enjoy.
Our 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.
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, snacks, and a bookable Cream Tea.
General Entry
You 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.
Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building.
Discover VB Tour
Discover 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.
Cream Tea
To 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!
Priced at £7.50, you need to book in advance. You will be able to add your Cream Tea at checkout.

Prices

Guided Tour – £10 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)
General Entry – Pay What You Can / Free
Cream Tea – £7.50 each

Event Times

11am Doors open, Tea Room and Gift Shop open
1pm Tour starts
2.15pm Tour ends
2.30pm Last General Entry
3pm Building closes

Tuesday Tea Room
Our 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.
Victoria 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.

What’s included?

Entry or admission fee

General Entry is Free!
Guided Tour is £10
Cream Tea is £7.50

Manchester Camerata at Victoria Baths
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30
Join Manchester Camerata for a special live performance at the iconic Victoria Baths

A chance to see the UKs most pioneering orchestra in a truly unique and atmospheric venue.
This concert celebrates two composers who bridge centuries and musical stlyes: the contemporary, boundary pushing sounds of Anna Meredith, and the timeless genius of Beethoven.
We begin with ‘Lanolin’ by Anna Meredith, a composer known for her bold, imaginative approach to sound. Beethoven’s String Trio in D is a work full of energy, known for its technical challenges and invention. It’s a piece that showcases Beethoven’s early brilliance and his instinct to challange musical norms. Meredith’s scrying is rhythmic, playful and full of suprises. Merging elements of contemporary classical with electronica and experimental rock, it’s a vivid example of her innovative style. The evening closes with Beethoven’s Septet, a charming elegant piece that was an instant hit in it’s time, and is still as relevant today, more than two centuries on.
Wonderful music in a magical building, this promises to be a event that you won’t forget.

Six Story Sample Sale 16.05.26 -17.05.26
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00
Six Story’s BIGGEST EVER bridesmaid dress sample sale is this May!
​What can I expect? You will experience our deepest mark downs yet on EVERYTHING! It’s a sale you do not want to miss…
When is it? Saturday 16th May 10-5pm & Sunday 17th May 10-5pm
Do I need a ticket? No! The sample sale is first come, first served. Just show up! Sign up to stay in the loop with all the information.
When should I arrive? After the success of our previous sample sales, we recommend getting there early for frist dibs! We will have plenty of stock and will be replenishing for Sunday.
Tell us you’re coming and be the first to get all the details
