Barnes Wallis Building, Manchester

Name: Barnes Wallis Building
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#465 among attractions in Manchester

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The Barnes Wallis Building/Wright Robinson Hall is a university building in central Manchester. It forms part of the campus of the former University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, which merged in 2004 with the nearby Victoria University of Manchester. ()

Completed: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 53°28'31"N, 2°13'56"W

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City CentreManchester United Kingdom

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Barnes Wallis Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Cornerhouse, Circus Tavern.

0.4 miNW
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
12 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...
0.4 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
11 min walk • The Manchester Aquatics Centre is a renowned swimming facility located in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, this premier aquatic venue has since become a cornerstone for both competitive swimming and community...
~1960 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
10 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.
~1930 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
10 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.
~1720 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
9 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.
~710 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
4 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.
~1000 ftNW
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.
~1890 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
10 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.
~1990 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
10 min walk • Rafters, later known as Jilly's, was a nightclub located in St. James Buildings, Oxford Street, Manchester, England. Some well-known bands played concerts at Rafters in the 1970s and 1980s.
0.4 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ritz, Manchester
12 min walk • The Ritz is a live music venue on Whitworth Street West, Manchester, England. Built in 1927, it was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor. The Ritz was taken over by HMV in 2011 and given a £2 million refurbishment.
~1850 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dancehouse, Manchester
9 min walk • The Dancehouse is a dance centre at 10 Oxford Road, Manchester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barnes Wallis Building?

Nearby attractions include Godlee Observatory, Manchester (2 min walk), Sackville Street Building, Manchester (3 min walk), The Warehouse Project, Manchester (4 min walk), Piccadilly Tower, Manchester (4 min walk).

How to get to Barnes Wallis Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barnes Wallis Building:

Bus

Manchester City Centre, London Road / opposite Travis Street • Lines: 192, 203, X92 (2 min walk)
Manchester City Centre, London Road / adjacent Travis Street • Lines: 192 (3 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (4 min walk)
St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (13 min walk)

Train

Manchester Piccadilly (5 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (11 min walk)