Store Street Aqueduct, Manchester

Name: Store Street Aqueduct
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#145 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

The Store Street Aqueduct in central Manchester, England, was built in 1798 by Benjamin Outram on the Ashton Canal. A Grade II* listed building it is built on a skew of 45° across Store Street, and is believed to be the first major aqueduct of its kind in Great Britain and the oldest still in use today. ()

Opened: 1798 (226 years ago)Coordinates: 53°28'47"N, 2°13'38"W

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AncoatsManchester United Kingdom

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Store Street Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oldham Street, Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Afflecks.

0.4 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oldham Street, Manchester
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter, Oldham Street is a hub of eclectic charm and independent spirit, offering a shopping experience that stands in delightful contrast to the city's more mainstream retail destinations.
0.5 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, Manchester
13 min walk • Market Street in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and one of the city's prime shopping districts. This vibrant thoroughfare is lined with an array of retail outlets, ranging from high-street favorites to independent boutiques, ensuring...
0.4 miW
Park, Garden
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
11 min walk • Piccadilly Gardens is a central hub in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom, offering a verdant escape from the urban sprawl. This park, nestled amongst the city's architectural landmarks and commercial thoroughfares, provides a much-needed green space for...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Afflecks, Manchester
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's bustling Northern Quarter, Afflecks (formerly known as Affleck's Palace) is an iconic shopping center that embodies the city's vibrant and eclectic spirit. This emporium of eclecticism has been a cornerstone of Manchester's...
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
14 min walk • The Circus Tavern in Portland Street, Manchester, England, is the smallest public house in the city, with one of the smallest bars in the country. Built in about 1790, it is also one of the oldest pubs in Manchester, although it only became a pub in about 1840.
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Sankeys, Manchester
11 min walk • Sankeys is a nightclub franchise with its first nightclub in Ancoats, Manchester, United Kingdom. The company currently operates a nightclub in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza and opened a New York City venue in 2013.
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
14 min walk • Cruz 101 is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester's Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street, England. It is one of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester, often boasting itself as Manchester's Favourite Gay Venue.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester
14 min walk • The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art is a contemporary art gallery based in Manchester, England. It is located on Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter in part of the renovated Smithfield Market Hall.
~1240 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
6 min walk • The Warehouse Project is a series of club nights organised in Greater Manchester, England, since 2006. Unlike most other clubs, it has a limited seasonal approach rather than running all year.
0.4 miSW
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
11 min walk • Sackville Gardens is a public space in Manchester, England, bounded by Manchester College's Shena Simon Campus on one side and Whitworth Street, Sackville Street and the Rochdale Canal and Canal Street on the others. The land was purchased by Manchester Corporation in 1900 and laid out with walks, lawns and flower beds.
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
10 min walk • The Night & Day Café is a café bar and live music venue in Manchester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Store Street Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Cheshire Ring, Manchester (2 min walk), Great Ancoats Street, Manchester (4 min walk), Gateway House, Manchester (6 min walk), New Islington, Manchester (6 min walk).

How to get to Store Street Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Store Street Aqueduct:

Train

Manchester Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (19 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (6 min walk)
New Islington • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (9 min walk)

Bus

Piccadilly Rail Station • Lines: 1, 2, 2 (peak) (6 min walk)
Manchester City Centre, London Road / Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station • Lines: 192, 203 (7 min walk)