White City, Manchester

Name: White City
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#325 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

White City is a retail park on Chester Road in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. At the southeast corner of the docks area and southeast of Manchester United's ground, it is the site of the former Manchester Botanic Gardens which hosted the Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857. The gateway of the Botanic Gardens still stands at the edge of the retail park. During its history, White City has also been the site of an amusement park and a sports stadium for athletics, greyhound and stock car racing. ()

Elevation: 125 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°27'42"N, 2°17'1"W

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Trafford (Old Trafford)Manchester United Kingdom

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White City – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Science and Industry, Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

1.6 miNE
History in an 1830 railway station
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
40 min walk • The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is a beacon of innovation and history, located in the heart of the city's historic Castlefield district. Housed in the former Liverpool Road railway station, the world's oldest surviving terminal railway station, the...
0.8 miNW
Museum of conflict in symbolic building
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
22 min walk • The Imperial War Museum North, situated in Manchester, United Kingdom, is a poignant testament to the impact of conflict on people's lives. This striking museum, opened in July 2002, was designed by the world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.
~1860 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Old Trafford, Manchester
9 min walk • Old Trafford, often referred to as "The Theatre of Dreams," is a world-renowned sport venue situated in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. This iconic stadium serves as the home ground for Manchester United Football Club, one of the most prestigious...
0.4 miSW
Internationally famous sporting venue
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
11 min walk • Old Trafford Cricket Ground, commonly known as the "Home of Lancashire Cricket Club," is a renowned sport venue situated in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established in 1857, this historic ground has witnessed some of the most memorable moments in...
0.8 miNW
Theater, L. S. Lowry, Art gallery
The Lowry, Manchester
21 min walk • The Lowry stands as a beacon of cultural vitality in the heart of Manchester's reinvigorated Salford Quays. This modern theatre and gallery complex, opened in the year 2000, is named after the acclaimed 20th-century painter L.S.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ordsall Hall, Manchester
15 min walk • Nestled in the urban landscape of Manchester, Ordsall Hall stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This stunning Tudor manor, dating back over 820 years, now serves as a museum that invites visitors to step back in time and explore the lives of...
1.5 miNE
Remains of an ancient Roman fort
Mamucium, Manchester
39 min walk • Mamucium, also known as Manchester Roman Fort, stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established around AD 79, this ancient fortification was built by the Romans during their occupation of Britain.
0.7 miNW
Bridge, Theater, Concerts and shows
Salford Quays lift bridge, Manchester
19 min walk • The Salford Quays lift bridge, also known as the Salford Quays Millennium footbridge or the Lowry bridge, is a 91.2-metre long vertical lift bridge spanning the Manchester Ship Canal between Salford and Trafford in Greater Manchester, England.
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Ordsall Chord, Manchester
39 min walk • Ordsall Chord, also known as the Castlefield Curve, is a short railway line in Ordsall, Salford, England, which links Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Victoria, designed to increase capacity and reduce journey times into and through Manchester.
1.2 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St George, Manchester
32 min walk • The Church of St George, Chester Road, Hulme, Manchester, is an early Gothic Revival church by Francis Goodwin, built in 1826–8. It was restored in 1884 by J. S. Crowther. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 3 October 1974.
1 miNW
Movie and tv tours, Tours
MediaCityUK, Manchester
25 min walk • MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to White City?

Nearby attractions include Trafford Town Hall, Manchester (7 min walk), Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester (11 min walk), Ordsall Hall, Manchester (15 min walk), Firswood, Manchester (17 min walk).

How to get to White City by public transport?

The nearest stations to White City:

Bus

Chester Road/White City • Lines: 79 (3 min walk)
Chester Road/Trafford Bar • Lines: 53 (8 min walk)

Tram

Trafford Bar • Lines: Airp, Altr, Bury, Dean, EDid, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (7 min walk)
Pomona • Lines: Asht, Corn, Eccl, Mcuk, TrfC (9 min walk)

Train

Trafford Park (32 min walk)