BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Baths - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Baths REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T114913Z UID:2660-1688554800-1688569200@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:WELCOME WEDNESDAYS – Discover Victoria Baths Tour and free General Entry DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths or free general building entry on a Wednesday afternoon. Tea Room and Gift Shop open.\n\n\nWelcome Wednesdays\nGuided Tour and General Entry\nVisit 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.\nThe Grade II* listed building is remarkably intact\, with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior.\nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11am 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. \nVisiting 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. \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 £5\, you need to book in advance. \nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm (last entry 2pm). Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \n\n\n\n~ Prices ~\n\nGuided Tour – £8 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nGeneral Entry – Pay What You Can / Free \nCream Tea – £5 each\n\nTimes\n\n11am   Doors open\, Tea Room and Gift Shop open\n1pm    Tour starts\n2.15pm   Tour ends\n2pm    Last General Entry\n3pm  Building closes\n\nGroups\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \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. \nTop image of Victoria Baths © Andrew Billington Photography \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. The Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYes please\, either on a mobile phone\, tablet or as a printout. \nDo I have to buy an online ticket? \nYes please\, for the Tour and a Cream Tea. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first come – first served basis. You can still visit the building\, Tea Room and Gift Shop without joining the guided tour. Cream Tea is only available when booked in advance. \nIs my ticket transferrable? \nWe will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time\, with at least 72 hours (2 days) notice. \nIs it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes\, this is fine. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-wednesdays-discover-victoria-baths-tour-and-free-general-entry/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6a4e6354ba08dfef0dba26b58e1f9e3a-DFPGAr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T114048Z UID:2661-1689159600-1689174000@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:WELCOME WEDNESDAYS – Discover Victoria Baths Tour and free General Entry DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths or free general building entry on a Wednesday afternoon. Tea Room and Gift Shop open.\n\n\nWelcome Wednesdays\nGuided Tour and General Entry\nVisit 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.\nThe Grade II* listed building is remarkably intact\, with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior.\nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11am 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. \nVisiting 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. \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 £5\, you need to book in advance. \nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm (last entry 2pm). Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \n\n\n\n~ Prices ~\n\nGuided Tour – £8 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nGeneral Entry – Pay What You Can / Free \nCream Tea – £5 each\n\nTimes\n\n11am   Doors open\, Tea Room and Gift Shop open\n1pm    Tour starts\n2.15pm   Tour ends\n2pm    Last General Entry\n3pm  Building closes\n\nGroups\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \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. \nTop image of Victoria Baths © Andrew Billington Photography \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. The Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYes please\, either on a mobile phone\, tablet or as a printout. \nDo I have to buy an online ticket? \nYes please\, for the Tour and a Cream Tea. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first come – first served basis. You can still visit the building\, Tea Room and Gift Shop without joining the guided tour. Cream Tea is only available when booked in advance. \nIs my ticket transferrable? \nWe will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time\, with at least 72 hours (2 days) notice. \nIs it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes\, this is fine. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-wednesdays-discover-victoria-baths-tour-and-free-general-entry-2/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6a4e6354ba08dfef0dba26b58e1f9e3a-DFPGAr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230716T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T114049Z UID:2662-1689505200-1689519600@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Victoria Baths - Wedding Open Day DESCRIPTION:Join our award-winning wedding team and explore the stunning spaces and the endless possibilities of a wedding with Victoria Baths.\n\n\nJoin us for our Wedding Open Day at Victoria Baths!\n \nAn exciting opportunity for couples to explore how our Grade II* listed Edwardian pool halls and Turkish Baths could be the perfect place to say “I Do”. With stunning backdrops\, unique settings\, original features\, and lots of flexibility\, Victoria Baths are recognised nationally as one of the hottest venues to hold a wedding celebration. \n \nOur Wedding Open Day is a chance to explore Victoria Baths\, winner of the 2020 Best Wedding Venue in the UK Heritage Awards and meet its team of dedicated Wedding Coordinators who will help your ideas become a reality. \n \nHere’s what you can expect and what you might want to inquire about during your visit: \nExplore the venue: and the different areas available for ceremonies\, receptions\, and celebrations. Take the time to admire the stunning architectural features and historic elements that make Victoria Baths such a special place. \nSee the venue dressed for a wedding and try samples of our table wines\, which are included in the hire price for a reception. \nWedding Options and Packages: Inquire about the various wedding options offered by Victoria Baths. The team can provide details on the flexibility of the spaces and how we can support couples to create their perfect day. \nAvailability and Booking: Find out about the venue’s availability for your desired wedding date. Ask about the booking process\, including deposit requirements and any necessary contracts or agreements. \nVenue Decor and Styling: Discuss the venue’s approach to wedding decor and styling\, as well as any recommendations they can provide to enhance the unique atmosphere of Victoria Baths. \nRecommended suppliers: Meet a number of carefully selected regular suppliers who know the building well and how to maximise its wow factor. These will include Olive Tree Catering\, Juke Box\, Flower Studio Manchester\, Hipswing and Fennec Media (videography) – plus more to be announced \nMake a day of it: our volunteer-led Tea Room will be open providing hot and cold drinks and snacks\, you can enjoy your visit to Victoria Baths and make the most of this opportunity to gather all the necessary information for your dream wedding! \n \nNew for 2024! Victoria Baths are excited to unveil our new Micro-Wedding Packages \nMicro weddings are about keeping things intimate and hassle-free. The team at Victoria Baths has curated a beautiful experience that will unfold in the stained-glass framed Turkish Rest Room for up to 48 guests\, including fizz\, photography and flowers with the service overseen by celebrant Tom Guest. Then\, for those who choose to\, it’s time to head off and continue the celebrations. \nJoin us at our Wedding Open Day for an exclusive premiere of the Micro Wedding package. Including a preview of the beautifully dressed space by our partner florist and an opportunity to meet the wedding celebrant. A hassle-free way to create the perfect day in a beautiful setting\, with everything arranged to perfection\, these packages allow you to focus on each other and the rest of your celebrations together. The full details of the new Micro Wedding package will be available to explore at the Wedding Open Day. \nTickets are free\, but booking is recommended. For any more information contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets are free\, booking is recommended. If you can no longer make it please cancel your tickets to help us know what numbers to expect on the day. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNo\, as long as you know the full name of the booking\, we can find your tickets. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. \nWhat will be open for this event? \nAll our spaces will be available to explore. Our volunteer-led Tea Room will open for hot and cold drinks\, and light snacks. Our gift shop will be open\, or you can purchase items online at www.victoriabathsshop.com URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/victoria-baths-wedding-open-day/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/03d9a9fc730340439e20d3c2557a1310-hWNlsV.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T114051Z UID:2663-1689764400-1689778800@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:WELCOME WEDNESDAYS – Discover Victoria Baths Tour and free General Entry DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths or free general building entry on a Wednesday afternoon. Tea Room and Gift Shop open.\n\n\nWelcome Wednesdays\nGuided Tour and General Entry\nVisit 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.\nThe Grade II* listed building is remarkably intact\, with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior.\nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11am 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. \nVisiting 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. \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 £5\, you need to book in advance. \nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm (last entry 2pm). Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \n\n\n\n~ Prices ~\n\nGuided Tour – £8 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nGeneral Entry – Pay What You Can / Free \nCream Tea – £5 each\n\nTimes\n\n11am   Doors open\, Tea Room and Gift Shop open\n1pm    Tour starts\n2.15pm   Tour ends\n2pm    Last General Entry\n3pm  Building closes\n\nGroups\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \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. \nTop image of Victoria Baths © Andrew Billington Photography \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. The Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYes please\, either on a mobile phone\, tablet or as a printout. \nDo I have to buy an online ticket? \nYes please\, for the Tour and a Cream Tea. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first come – first served basis. You can still visit the building\, Tea Room and Gift Shop without joining the guided tour. Cream Tea is only available when booked in advance. \nIs my ticket transferrable? \nWe will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time\, with at least 72 hours (2 days) notice. \nIs it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes\, this is fine. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-wednesdays-discover-victoria-baths-tour-and-free-general-entry-3/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6a4e6354ba08dfef0dba26b58e1f9e3a-DFPGAr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T093258Z UID:2664-1690369200-1690383600@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:WELCOME WEDNESDAYS – Discover Victoria Baths Tour and free General Entry DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths or free general building entry on a Wednesday afternoon. Tea Room and Gift Shop open.\n\n\nWelcome Wednesdays\nGuided Tour and General Entry\nVisit 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.\nThe Grade II* listed building is remarkably intact\, with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior.\nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide. Doors open at 11am 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. \nVisiting 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. \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 £5\, you need to book in advance. \nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm (last entry 2pm). Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \n\n\n\n~ Prices ~\n\nGuided Tour – £8 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nGeneral Entry – Pay What You Can / Free \nCream Tea – £5 each\n\nTimes\n\n11am   Doors open\, Tea Room and Gift Shop open\n1pm    Tour starts\n2.15pm   Tour ends\n2pm    Last General Entry\n3pm  Building closes\n\nGroups\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \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. \nTop image of Victoria Baths © Andrew Billington Photography \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. The Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYes please\, either on a mobile phone\, tablet or as a printout. \nDo I have to buy an online ticket? \nYes please\, for the Tour and a Cream Tea. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first come – first served basis. You can still visit the building\, Tea Room and Gift Shop without joining the guided tour. Cream Tea is only available when booked in advance. \nIs my ticket transferrable? \nWe will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time\, with at least 72 hours (2 days) notice. \nIs it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes\, this is fine. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-wednesdays-discover-victoria-baths-tour-and-free-general-entry-4/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6a4e6354ba08dfef0dba26b58e1f9e3a-DFPGAr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153550 CREATED:20230703T144406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T080327Z UID:2667-1690718400-1690729200@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:WELCOME SUNDAYS – Discover Victoria Baths Tour and free General Entry DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths or free general building entry\, with a pop-up Tea Room\, Shop and family friendly activities.\n\n\nWelcome Sunday\nGuided Tour and General Entry\n\nWelcome Sundays are open to all!\n\nFrom May – September on the last Sunday of the month we’ll be welcoming the public and community to explore and use Victoria Baths. With free entry\, optional paid guided tours and family friendly activities each month. \nPlus we’ll be joined by a range of community groups who will use spaces across the Baths for free activities and information sessions. Join us to explore the Baths and your local community in one!\n\nOur Grade II* listed building is remarkably intact\, with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \nOur entertaining and informative Discover Victoria Baths tours are conducted by experienced volunteer guides. Doors open at 12noon for free general entry and the guided tour starts at 1pm\, lasting approximately 1¼ hours. Take the afternoon to wander the building\, browse our Gift Shop\, and pick up a tasty treat from our pop-up tea room. \nEach month we will be joined by community groups and organisations\, showcasing their work around the local area and using our spaces for their activities. If you are part of a community group and would like to get involved in Welcome Sundays please email community@victoriabaths.org.uk \nVisiting with young one’s? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in our Tea Room and check our website for details on our free family activities in half-terms. \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 £5\, please book in advance. \nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Sunday – it’s free to just pop in between 12noon –3pm (last entry 2pm). Please make a donation if you can – we have both cash and contactless donation points in the building. \n \n\n\n\n~ Prices ~\n\nGuided Tour – £8 (Victoria Baths Friends / Under 16s – Free)\nCream Tea – £5 (Available to book in advance only)\nGeneral Entry – Pay What You Can / Free \n\nTimes\n\n12noon Doors open\, Tea Room and Gift Shop open\n1pm    Tour starts\n2.15pm    Tour ends\n2pm     Last General Entry\n3pm   Building closes\n\nGroups\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk \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. \nTop image of Victoria Baths © Andrew Billington Photography \n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? \nRing the Victoria Baths office on +44 (0)161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk. \nCan I take photographs? \nPhotography 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. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets can be refunded in full up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYes please\, either on a mobile phone\, tablet or as a printout. \nDo I have to buy an online ticket? \nYes please\, for the Tour. Any tour tickets remaining will be sold on the day on a first come – first served basis. You can still visit the building\, Tea Room and Gift Shop without joining the guided tour. \nIs my ticket transferrable? \nWe will try to accommodate transfers to another date/time\, with at least 72 hours (2 days) notice. \nIs it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes\, this is fine. \nIs Victoria Baths accessible? \nThere is an access ramp at the main entrance and an accessible toilet and baby change facilities. The ground floor is completely accessible\, including the Tea Room and Gift Shop. Currently we do not have first floor lift access. If you need help during your visit\, please speak to the staff or a volunteer\, who all wear name badges. Blue Badge holders can park directly in front of the building. URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/sundayjuly/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/e8e1c7fe0b80fda489c4bbc117e95bb4-d6cDLk.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR