Contact, Manchester

Name: Contact
Address: Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6JA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 274 0600

#165 among attractions in Manchester

Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall

Gallery (1)

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Facts and practical information

Contact is an arts organisation in Manchester that focuses on youth leadership. ()

Opened: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 53°27'47"N, 2°13'55"W

Address

Oxford RdHulmeManchester M15 6JA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 274 0600

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Day trips

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

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

0.5 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
13 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...
~1340 ftN
Key ethnography and natural history venue
Manchester Museum, Manchester
7 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...
0.4 miE
Museum
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester
12 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...
~1170 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
6 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...
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
23 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.
0.6 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
16 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.
~1660 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church, Manchester
8 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.
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
25 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.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
24 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.
~230 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Academy, Manchester
2 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.
~580 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Contact open?

Contact is open:

Monday 10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 3 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Contact?

Nearby attractions include Manchester Academy, Manchester (2 min walk), Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester (3 min walk), Stephen Joseph Studio, Manchester (3 min walk), Main Library, Manchester (5 min walk).

How to get to Contact by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contact:

Bus

Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / near University • Lines: 42, 42B, 42C (2 min walk)
Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / adjacent University • Lines: 191, 197 (2 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (22 min walk)
Ardwick (25 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (25 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (29 min walk)