BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Baths - ECPv6.15.18//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240221T082658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T162251Z UID:5570-1712142000-1727276400@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to discover more explore our Guided Tours and Cream Tea options here \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. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \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 and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \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. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\n\nCream Teas \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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nWednesday 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 cannot offer sandwiches or lunch items on Wednesdays due to our limited opening hours. Our tasty cream teas are available for booking online in advance.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 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 wellbeing of the community.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria 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.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\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\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays 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.\nPhotographs\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 enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria 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 Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-weds/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WW-2024-Facebook-Advert-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240529T155023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T155445Z UID:6326-1717335000-1717360200@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Rock Choir Live at Victoria Baths\, Sunday 2 June DESCRIPTION:Rock Choir Live at Victoria Baths Manchester \n\nWe are thrilled to announce tickets for our concert at Victoria Baths in Manchester on June 2nd are ON SALE NOW 🎉 \nJoin Rock Choir Cheshire • Choirs led by Kathryn Davies as they sing in this iconic building over 3 performances. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRock Choir Live at Victoria Baths – 1.30pm\nRock Choir Live at Victoria Baths – 4.30pm\nRock Choir Live at Victoria Baths – 6.30pm\n\n\n\n  \nEach ticket is for a 2 hour slot\, which gives you a chance to walk around this magnificent building as well as take in a 60 minute concert by Rock Choir members from Chester\, Knutsford & Warrington. \nDon’t miss out on seeing this brilliant choir. \nBOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW ⬇️ \nhttps://rockchoirevent-com.myshopify.com/collections/rock-choir-live-at-victoria-baths-kathryn-davies URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/rock-choir-live/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events at VB,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1950s-Winter-Dance-Band-@-Victoria-Baths.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240408T115611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T115821Z UID:5970-1717585200-1717599600@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \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. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \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 and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \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. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 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.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria 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.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\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\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays 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.\nPhotographs\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 enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria 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 Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-9/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WW-2024-Facebook-Advert-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240408T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160416Z UID:6019-1717929000-1717947000@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Vintage Home Show\, 9 June 2024 DESCRIPTION:Vintage Home Show at the glorious Grade II* Listed Victoria Baths\nThe Vintage Home Show is back at Victoria Baths with the best independent vintage home dealers specialising in Mid-century Furniture\, Retro styling\, Lighting\, Ceramics\, Vintage\, Textiles and Artwork. \nBrowse well-known and loved pieces from British makers including G-Plan\, Ercol and Stag\, plus much-loved Danish makers and mass-market Retro and Kitsch ‘household classics’. No matter your budget\, you’re sure to find something to suit your style! \nExplore the wonderful setting of Victoria Baths\, wander the Baths\, and visit the Victoria Baths gift shop for a range of VB and Manchester inspired souvenirs and gifts. \nMore information and tickets at www.vintagehomeshow.co.uk\n \nVintage Home Show Manchester\nWe are excited to be offering a fantastic selection of Vintage interior styling from 48 specialist dealers at our Manchester venue. Find lots of unique and fabulous items from the 1930’s-1970’s for your home including Teak Sideboards\, Funky Chairs\, Industrial Lighting\, Retro Artwork\, Atomic Fabrics and much more… \nWe operate a timed ticket entry as the show is very popular and gets busy. This way we can manage the numbers of visitors in the building to keep your visit a pleasure and allow you to see everything. Simply arrive anytime within your allocated hour and stay as long as you wish. \n\nEarly Bird entry from is 10:30am (for those who are really keen)\nStandard Entry is from 11am onwards. Pick a time slot\, arrive between those times and then stay as long as you want\nKids under 16 years GO FREE\nFree on-street car parking or try the Multi storey at the Manchester Royal Infirmary up the road.\nNo dogs allowed (Sorry)\nThe event takes place in various parts of this Edwardian Swimming Baths and there are stairs involved to get to two areas of the show. Due to the age of the venue there are no lifts. However\, the main hall is fully accessible.\nMost traders take card payments but we advise you to bring some cash too. There are cash machines just up the road if you need one. Ask our door staff for directions.\nAn on-site café serving a selection of cakes\, savories\, pastries\, soup\, and drinks will be open during the fair.\n\nBuy your Vintage Home Show tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n VHS 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n VHS 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n VHS 2023 URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/vintagehomeshow/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/@-Victoria-Baths-Manchester.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vintage Home Show":MAILTO:hello@gingerbiscuitevents.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240408T120124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120124Z UID:5974-1718190000-1718204400@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \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. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \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 and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \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. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 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.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria 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.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\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\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays 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.\nPhotographs\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 enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria 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 Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-10/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WW-2024-Facebook-Advert-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T151500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240415T155144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T155256Z UID:6079-1718550900-1718564400@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Make Some Noise\, 16 June 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join I Like Singing for a special concert starring the combined talents of Alty Voices\, Sale Sings and Chorlton sings into one huge choir at a spectacular venue! \n \nThe performance will start at 4pm\, bar & doors open at 3:15pm so we encourage you to get there in good time\, enjoy a drink and grab your seat! \nThis event is in aid of Mind\, to raise awareness and funds for mental health. To see more about their work please have a look at their website: www.mind.org.uk \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRose de la Font and ilikesinging\nRose is a passionate choir director with over 10 years experience and 7 choirs\, her groups focus on innovation and community. \nRose’s modern pop choirs sing innovative choir arrangements of songs and mash-ups ranging the decades (think Beatles to Bilie Eilish). She also focuses on improving group musicality through improvisation\, rhythmic sense and groove. \nThis creates a non-judgement space for her choirs can explore their creativity with positivity and curiousity. The aim is to try new things without being scared of failing and there’s never a dull moment! Find out more… about – I Like Singing URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/make-some-noise/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events at VB,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SpringFest-2024-website-page-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="I Like Singing":MAILTO:info@ilikesinging.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240408T120334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120334Z UID:5976-1718794800-1718809200@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \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. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \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 and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \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. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 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.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria 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.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\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\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays 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.\nPhotographs\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 enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria 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 Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-11/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WW-2024-Facebook-Advert-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240408T120535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120535Z UID:5978-1719399600-1719414000@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \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. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday 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 Wednesday 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. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \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 and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \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. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \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! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\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. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 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.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria 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.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\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\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays 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.\nPhotographs\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 enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria 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 Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-12/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WW-2024-Facebook-Advert-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T234441 CREATED:20240529T161006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T133614Z UID:6335-1719583200-1719784800@victoriabaths.org.uk SUMMARY:Bespoked\, Fri 28 - Sun 30 June DESCRIPTION:BESPOKED MANCHESTER\n\nBESPOKED is Europe’s largest bi-annual exhibition of custom bikes\, celebrating\, elevating and contributing to the sustainability of frame building by showcasing some of the most outstanding and exciting work in the cycling industry. \n\nSituated centrally in the UK – Manchester’s Victoria Baths is a striking space perfectly suited as a backdrop to this year’s show. It’s easy and convenient to reach by car and public transportation. This year’s show ties in with the opening weekend of the Tour de France\, arguably the world’s biggest bike race. So to celebrate\, we’ll be screening the tour and tour highlights on our large format projectors in the bar area during the show\, which promises to bring a vibe and a crowd of its own! \n\n  \nOver the last 13 years\, BESPOKED has become Europe’s largest and best-attended celebration of handmade bicycles and their makers\, attracting in excess of 7\,000 visitors from around the world. It is the place for the public\, industry\, and press to meet independent makers showcasing some of the finest bicycles in the world. The show’s mission is to support small independent manufacturers and help the frame-building community flourish. \n  \n \n\n\n\n  \nEUROPE’S LARGEST HANDMADE BIKE SHOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the makers\, masterminds & visionaries behind the best bicycles\, components & accessories in the world. \nwww.bespoked.cc URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/bespoked-manchester/ LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events at VB,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BESPOKED-Europe-s-Largest-Handmade-Bike-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bespoked":MAILTO:info@bespoked.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR