17 New Wakefield Street, Manchester

Name: 17 New Wakefield Street
Address: Lower Chatham St., Manchester, M1 5SX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 200 5540

#237 among attractions in Manchester

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Bridgewater Heights is a skyscraper apartment building in Manchester, England, west of Oxford Street. 17 New Wakefield Street was designed by local architect Stephen Hodder in a clustered architectural form and was completed in September 2012. The skyscraper is situated adjacent to Oxford Road railway station, on the corner of Great Marlborough Street. The skyscraper is 37 storeys high at a height of 109 metres and is the twelfth tallest building in Manchester behind towers such as Deansgate Square's South Tower, the Beetham Tower and CIS Tower. ()

Completed: 2012 (12 years ago)Floors: 37Coordinates: 53°28'24"N, 2°14'30"W

Address

Lower Chatham St.City CentreManchester M1 5SX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 200 5540

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17 New Wakefield Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1930 ftN
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
10 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...
~1330 ftNW
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...
~1970 ftSE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
10 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...
~1170 ftNW
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...
~360 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
2 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.
~1980 ftW
47-floor skyscraper with a hotel
Cloud 23, Manchester
10 min walk • Beetham Tower is a 47-storey mixed use skyscraper in Manchester, England. Completed in 2006, it is named after its developers, the Beetham Organisation, and was designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners.
~1640 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
8 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.
~1500 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
8 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.
~1750 ftN
Square
St Peter's Square, Manchester
9 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.
~1660 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Central, Manchester
9 min walk • Manchester Central Convention Complex is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England.
~1730 ftNE
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 17 New Wakefield Street?

Nearby attractions include The Green Building, Manchester (2 min walk), Cornerhouse, Manchester (2 min walk), Dancehouse, Manchester (3 min walk), The Ritz, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to 17 New Wakefield Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 17 New Wakefield Street:

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (1 min walk)
Deansgate (10 min walk)

Bus

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

Tram

St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (9 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (10 min walk)