Sackville Gardens, Manchester

Name: Sackville Gardens
Address: Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3WA, United Kingdom

#93 among attractions in Manchester

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

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. Known as Whitworth Gardens, it was planned to complement the Municipal College of Technology's Sackville Street Building. It is regularly used for events, such as Village People and Manchester Pride, and it is used as the meeting point each morning for Free Manchester Walking Tours. ()

Elevation: 161 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°28'36"N, 2°14'10"W

Address

Sackville StreetCity CentreManchester M1 3WA United Kingdom

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Manchester

Day trips

Sackville Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, Market Street, Afflecks, Cornerhouse.

~1370 ftNW
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
7 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...
~1980 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, Manchester
10 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 miN
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...
~1400 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
7 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.
~940 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
5 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.
~730 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
4 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.
~1110 ftE
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.
~1200 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
6 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.
0.4 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
11 min walk • The Night & Day Café is a café bar and live music venue in Manchester, England.
~1270 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
7 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.
~1710 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ritz, Manchester
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sackville Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Alan Turing Memorial, Manchester (1 min walk), Canal Street, Manchester (2 min walk), Sackville Street Building, Manchester (3 min walk), Portland Tower, Manchester (4 min walk).

How to get to Sackville Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sackville Gardens:

Bus

Chorlton Street/Aytoun Campus • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Whitworth Street/Chorlton Street • Lines: 2, 2 (peak) (2 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (6 min walk)
St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (8 min walk)

Train

Manchester Piccadilly (7 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (9 min walk)