Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, Manchester

#378 among attractions in Manchester

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Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, also known in English as the North-West Centre for Buddhist Meditation, is a Thai Buddhist temple in Salford, England. Established on 8 February 2004 in a converted curtain-rail factory, it was the first Thai Buddhist temple in the northwest of England. ()

Coordinates: 53°29'32"N, 2°16'53"W

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Salford (Irwell Riverside)Manchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salford Shopping Centre, People's History Museum, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Salford Town Hall.

~1810 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salford Shopping Centre, Manchester
9 min walk • Salford Shopping Centre, a bustling retail hub in the city of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the modern consumer experience. Located in the heart of Salford, this shopping centre is a cornerstone for both the local community and visitors looking...
1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
People's History Museum, Manchester
36 min walk • The People's History Museum stands as a testament to the vibrant social history of the working people in the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of Manchester, this national museum is dedicated to documenting, interpreting, and celebrating the lives of ordinary...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, L. S. Lowry
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester
17 min walk • Salford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park, Salford, Greater Manchester, opened to the public in November 1850 as the Royal Museum and Public Library. The gallery and museum are devoted to the history of Salford and Victorian art and architecture.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Salford Town Hall, Manchester
28 min walk • Salford Town Hall is a structure in Greater Manchester which was once the municipal building of Salford, and shortly afterwards also became a court.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Ordsall Chord, Manchester
34 min walk • Ordsall Chord, also known as the Castlefield Curve, is a short railway line in Ordsall, Salford, England, which links Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Victoria, designed to increase capacity and reduce journey times into and through Manchester.
1 miSE
Catholic place of worship since 1848
Salford Cathedral, Manchester
27 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, usually known as Salford Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral on Chapel Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
0.5 miSE
Park, L. S. Lowry
Peel Park, Manchester
14 min walk • Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, located on the flood plain of the River Irwell below Salford Crescent and adjacent to the University of Salford. It was the first of three public parks to be opened on 22 August 1846, for the people of Manchester and Salford, paid for by public subscription.
1 miSE
Church
St Philip's Church, Manchester
25 min walk • St Philip's Church is an Anglican parish church in the deanery and archdeaconry of Salford, and the diocese of Manchester. Located at Wilton Place, just off Chapel Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, the church was relaunched in 2016 as Saint Philip's Chapel Street, and has been described as an old church on a new journey.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Victoria Theatre, Manchester
24 min walk • The Victoria Theatre, Salford, is a theatre in the Lower Broughton area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on Great Clowes Street, on the corner of the Elton Street. The theatre officially opened 10 December 1900 and was last in use as a bingo hall in 2008.
1 miW
Park, L. S. Lowry
Buile Hill Park, Manchester
25 min walk • Buile Hill Park is a Grade II listed public park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Covering 35 hectares it is the largest public park in the city, as well as the second oldest after Peel Park. The park and mansion are owned by Salford City Council.
1.1 miS
Historical place, Recreation center, Sports club
Salford Lads Club, Manchester
29 min walk • Salford Lads' Club is a recreational club in the Ordsall area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The club, on the corner of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester?

Nearby attractions include St Thomas' Church, Manchester (5 min walk), Peel Park, Manchester (14 min walk), Salford, Manchester (16 min walk), Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester (17 min walk).

How to get to Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester:

Bus

BROUGHTON Road/Cobden Street • Lines: 74 (3 min walk)
Broad Street/Pendleton Church • Lines: 50 (4 min walk)

Train

Salford Crescent (13 min walk)
Salford Central (32 min walk)

Tram

Langworthy • Lines: Asht, Eccl (26 min walk)
Weaste • Lines: Asht, Eccl (33 min walk)