Portland Street, Manchester

Name: Portland Street
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#461 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

Portland Street is a street which runs from Piccadilly at its junction with Newton Street southwards to Oxford Street at its junction with Chepstow Street in Manchester, England. The major buildings of Portland Street include the largest former warehouse in the city centre, Watts Warehouse, the former Bank of England Building and other former warehouses on the corners of Princess Street. ()

Coordinates: 53°28'39"N, 2°14'26"W

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City CentreManchester United Kingdom

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Portland Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Town Hall, Manchester Cenotaph, Bridgewater Hall.

~470 ftN
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
3 min walk • The Manchester Art Gallery, nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, known for its impressive collection of fine art, craft, and design, is a beacon for art lovers...
~1000 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall, Architecture
Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
5 min walk • Manchester Town Hall is the civic heart of the city of Manchester in the United Kingdom, a stunning example of Victorian neo-Gothic architecture that has stood as a symbol of municipal pride since its completion in 1877.
~690 ftNW
Memorial
Manchester Cenotaph, Manchester
4 min walk • Manchester Cenotaph is a solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I, standing as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. Unveiled in 1924, this war memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who is renowned for...
~1400 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
7 min walk • Bridgewater Hall stands as a beacon of musical excellence in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Opened in 1996, this modern music venue has quickly become one of the most prestigious concert halls in the country, renowned for its exceptional acoustics...
~1170 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
6 min walk • Cornerhouse was a centre for cinema and the contemporary visual arts next to Oxford Road Station on Oxford Street, Manchester, England which was active from 1985–2015. It had three floors of art galleries, three cinemas, a bookshop, a bar and a café bar.
~170 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
1 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.
~290 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
2 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.
~620 ftW
Square
St Peter's Square, Manchester
4 min walk • St Peter's Square is a public square in Manchester city centre, England. The north of the square is bounded by Princess Street and the south by Peter Street. To the west of the square is Manchester Central Library, Midland Hotel and Manchester Town Hall Extension.
~1560 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Central, Manchester
8 min walk • Manchester Central Convention Complex is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England.
~1030 ftE
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
5 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.
~880 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
5 min walk • The Palace Theatre, Manchester, is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portland Street?

Nearby attractions include Cube Gallery, Manchester (2 min walk), Chinatown, Manchester (2 min walk), Manchester Athenaeum, Manchester (3 min walk), Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to Portland Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portland Street:

Bus

Manchester City Centre, Portland Street / near Dickinson Street • Lines: 15, 33B, 42, 42B, 42C (1 min walk)
Manchester City Centre, Princess Street / Chinatown • Lines: 197, 50, X43 (2 min walk)

Tram

St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (3 min walk)
Piccadilly Gardens • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (7 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (7 min walk)
Manchester Piccadilly (11 min walk)