Whitworth Park, Manchester

Name: Whitworth Park
Address: Wilmslow Rd. and Moss Lane East, Manchester, United Kingdom

#180 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

Whitworth Park is a public park in south Manchester, England, and the location of the Whitworth Art Gallery. To the north are the University of Manchester's student residences known as "Toblerones". It was historically in Chorlton on Medlock but is now included in the Moss Side ward. ()

Created: 1890Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°27'33"N, 2°13'49"W

Address

Wilmslow Rd. and Moss Lane EastMoss SideManchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Whitworth Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester Museum, Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Whitworth Art Gallery.

0.8 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
20 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...
0.5 miN
Key ethnography and natural history venue
Manchester Museum, Manchester
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester, the Manchester Museum stands as a beacon of knowledge and culture in this bustling UK city. This esteemed institution, part of the University of Manchester, offers a diverse collection that spans natural history, archaeology...
0.5 miNE
Museum
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester
13 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manchester, Elizabeth Gaskell's House stands as a cultural tribute to one of the 19th century's most important literary figures. This beautifully restored Victorian property was once the home of the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell...
~440 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's academic corridor, the Whitworth Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike to explore its rich collections. Established in 1889 as part of the University of Manchester, the Whitworth...
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
30 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.
0.8 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
21 min walk • The O₂ Apollo Manchester is a concert venue in Ardwick Green, Manchester, England. It is a Grade II listed building, with a capacity of 3,500.
~1300 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church, Manchester
7 min walk • Christ Church in Lloyd Street North, Moss Side, Manchester, England, is an Anglican church of 1899–1904 by W. Cecil Hardisty. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 24 April 1987.
0.6 miE
Historical place
Victoria Baths, Manchester
15 min walk • Victoria Baths is a Grade II* listed building, in the Chorlton-on-Medlock area of Manchester, in northwest England. The Baths opened to the public in 1906 and cost £59,144 to build.
~1670 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Academy, Manchester
9 min walk • The Manchester Academy is composed of four concert venues, located on the campus of the University of Manchester, in Manchester, England. The four venues are: Academy 1, 2 and 3 and Club Academy.
~1980 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester
10 min walk • The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus on Oxford Road, Manchester, England was designed by Joseph A. Hansom and built between 1869 and 1871. The tower, designed by Adrian Gilbert Scott, was erected in 1928 in memory of Fr Bernard Vaughan, SJ.
0.7 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Platt Church, Manchester
17 min walk • Holy Trinity Platt Church, is in Platt Fields Park in Rusholme, Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Hulme, the archdeaconry of Manchester, and the diocese of Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitworth Park?

Nearby attractions include Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester (3 min walk), Christ Church, Manchester (7 min walk), Contact, Manchester (8 min walk), Pankhurst Centre, Manchester (8 min walk).

How to get to Whitworth Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitworth Park:

Bus

Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road / St Mary's • Lines: 15, 42, 42B, 42C (3 min walk)
Moss Lane East/Playfair St • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)

Train

Ardwick (28 min walk)
Manchester Oxford Road (29 min walk)

Tram

Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (35 min walk)