Manchester Historic Sites
Historic Sites in Manchester, England
Manchester Historic Sites
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Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
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- Diyari_M718 contributionsWhile parts of the canal are dirty, the area remains peaceful and offers lovely views. The colorful boats and swimming ducks add to the charm. I visited on a sunny day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended.Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Colin M3 contributionsGreat insight into a iconic show. The exhibition of props was pretty good, the tour around the set was fab. Tour guide Liz was very informative and helpfulWritten 5 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter WSheffield, UK220 contributionsHaving just watched the Life On Mars TV series for the first time in 20 years, we were inspired to find out more about one of the key locations featured & discovered that it was just about to close for the Winter. We managed to book a place on the last Wednesday afternoon tour of the season here (ÂŁ9 each) & were very impressed by the beauty of the building.
Our tour guide was very friendly & professional but, on reflection, I felt that we would have been better off self-guiding our way around the building given that the numerous wall displays provided the same information as the guide, and the presence of 20 other tour guests did restrict everyone's access to & sight of the key features of the building as we were guided round.
We pre-ordered a cream tea (ÂŁ6 each) which consisted of tea/coffee plus a large, tasty cherry & sultana scone but with a barely sufficient amount of jam & clotted cream.
Certainly well worth a visit. Make it a great full- day out by fitting in a visit to Elizabeth Gaskell's House (10 mins walk away) in the morning.Written 9 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Beti-Blodyn954 contributionsAfter finishing Bury 10k, the weather was absolutely abysmal (and the trams weren't running due to signal failure) which was a shame, but still I took my chances and visited the Viaduct. I'm happy I did - it's a fascinating and beautiful little site near the city centre and I'd love to return when the sun's out, or perhaps for an event.
There's plenty of information to hand about the history of the viaduct and the plants that have naturally taken hold of the area, as well as interesting facts about the trees that have been planted here (such as the birch, believed to have properties to 'drive out evil spirits in humans', and sycamore, perfect for food preparation boards as it was difficult to stain).
NT passport holders can get a stamp here from the kiosk by the staircase - there are also some exclusive pin-badges here to help raise funds for the second phase of development, but no retail shop for other NT collectables (woven badges, fridge magnets, etc). There's also no official refreshment booth on site, but there's a small freezer of ice-creams available in the building at the other end, and you're close enough to the city to be able to find alternatives. Also in this small building are some folders containing details of birds you can spot and plants you can identify, a small second-hand bookshelf, art from local artists, a craft table for kids, and updates on the Viaduct's development. As the site progresses further there may be more facilities added to the site, but in the meantime it was lovely to hear about yoga classes and garden tours taking place up there.
Volunteers were as always friendly and chatty. You're very close to the Deansgate/Castlefield tram stop too, it's a signposted 5-minute walk across the car park.
I look forward to seeing what the Trust does with this in the next few years!Written 16 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stephen GTownsville, Australia580 contributionsNow a Raddison Blu hotel there is not much to see except the exterior. It is however located between the Town Hall and Deansgate so if you in the area it is worth walking past just to say you have seen it for its historical connections.Written 28 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luke TSutton in Ashfield, UK33 contributionsFun little spot for photos and to entertain the kids whilst walking between activities. We visited on our way back from Mayfield Park back into the city centre.Written 18 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia87,734 contributionsI stopped to look at this memorial at the station, wondering if I should reach into my bag to take a photo, I found it unusual to have a war memorial in a rail station, but then... it also makes sense as this is where many men would have started their journey on the way to war...and once I started reading, it was to the railway men. As I was dragging my luggage I opted not to take a photo. Simply to stop to read it.
It records the names of 87 men of the London and North Western Railway who died serving on the British armed forces between 1914 and 1919 (from a total of 580 staff from the station who served).Written 10 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - therichastillStevenage, UK3,327 contributionsEast Didsbury has a railway station connected to the national rail network as well as a station on the Metrolink tram network.
This second station has a large car park so is perfect for park and ride. There are regular services to the centre of Manchester and Rochdale.
The railway station does not have as intensive a service however the trains will take you to Manchester Piccadilly and are MUCH quicker than going by tram.
When I visited the station was unstaffed and I had to by my ticket on the train.Written 5 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LauraDaveJamesSolihull, UK5,022 contributionsThis art gallery is free to enter. Interest and enjoyment will probably depend on what exhibitions are showing when you visit.
We enjoyed most an exhibition on the history of life drawings.Written 9 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 323JulieLeonardtown, MD258 contributionsMy husband and I visited this impressive site because my husband was looking for information on his family's history as miners. There is much to learn at this historic site. it shows the boats that were used to haul coal out of the mines. There are also lists of mine locations on the steps leading down to the canal. There is also a beautiful statue to memorialize the many little children who worked hard in the mines as they were harnessed to coat carts to haul coal - unbelievable history but true. I left with educated appreciation for the hard life of the miners, including children. We were there about 1 hour. No admission. It is an open monument.Written 17 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
