Cornerhouse, Manchester

Name: Cornerhouse
Address: 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 200 1500

#52 among attractions in Manchester

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Gallery (4)

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Facts and practical information

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. Cornerhouse was operated by Greater Manchester Arts Centre Ltd, a registered charity. ()

Opened: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 53°28'27"N, 2°14'28"W

Address

70 Oxford StreetCity CentreManchester M1 5NH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 200 1500

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Day trips

Cornerhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, The Briton's Protection, Bridgewater Hall, Circus Tavern.

~1600 ftN
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
8 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...
~1360 ftW
Nightlife
The Briton's Protection, Manchester
7 min walk • The Briton's Protection is a historic pub nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. Known for its extensive selection of over 300 whiskies, this traditional watering hole has been serving patrons since 1806, making it one of the city's most enduring...
~1140 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
6 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...
~1290 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
7 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.
~1140 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
6 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.
~1460 ftN
Square
St Peter's Square, Manchester
8 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.
~1590 ftNW
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.
~1400 ftNE
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
7 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.
~300 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
2 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.
~1530 ftNW
Landmark central library with a cafe
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
8 min walk • Manchester Central Library is the headquarters of the city's library and information service in Manchester, England. Facing St Peter's Square, it was designed by E. Vincent Harris and constructed between 1930 and 1934.
~360 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cornerhouse open?

Cornerhouse is open:

Monday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cornerhouse?

Nearby attractions include Palace Theatre, Manchester (2 min walk), 17 New Wakefield Street, Manchester (2 min walk), Tootal, Manchester (2 min walk), The Ritz, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to Cornerhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cornerhouse:

Bus

Manchester City Centre, Oxford Road / Oxford Road Station • Lines: 15, 191, 197, 42, 42B, 42C (1 min walk)
Whitworth St West/Oxford Rd Stn • Lines: 2, 2 (peak) (1 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (2 min walk)
Deansgate (11 min walk)

Tram

St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (8 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (10 min walk)