Sportcity, Manchester

Name: Sportcity
Address: Ashton New Rd, Manchester, M11 3FF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 220 3800

#441 among attractions in Manchester

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Sportcity in Manchester was used to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games. It is in east Manchester, a mile from Manchester city centre, and was developed on former industrial land including the site of Bradford Colliery. ()

Coordinates: 53°29'9"N, 2°12'6"W

Address

Ashton New RdClaytonManchester M11 3FF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 220 3800

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

Nearby attractions include: City of Manchester Stadium, National Cycling Centre, Manchester Velodrome, Sankeys.

~950 ftS
Manchester City FC's home ground
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
5 min walk • The City of Manchester Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as the Etihad Stadium, stands as a modern emblem of Manchester's rich sporting heritage. Originally constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, this versatile arena swiftly transitioned into the home of...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
National Cycling Centre, Manchester
12 min walk • The National Cycling Centre in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the country's commitment to cycling excellence. Opened in 1994, this world-class facility has been pivotal in nurturing British cycling talent and has become a hub for cyclists of all...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Manchester Velodrome, Manchester
11 min walk • The Manchester Velodrome, known as the National Cycling Centre, is a beacon for British cycling and a significant sport venue located in the vibrant city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Since its opening in 1994, it has played a pivotal role in the development of...
1 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Sankeys, Manchester
27 min walk • Sankeys is a nightclub franchise with its first nightclub in Ancoats, Manchester, United Kingdom. The company currently operates a nightclub in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza and opened a New York City venue in 2013.
1.1 miS
53°28'10"N • 2°12'14"W
Manchester Climbing Centre, Manchester
29 min walk • Sport complex, Climbing
1.3 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
35 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 miE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Clayton Hall, Manchester
24 min walk • Clayton Hall is a 15th-century manor house on Ashton New Road, in Clayton, Manchester, England. It is hidden behind trees in a small park.
0.6 miW
Theater
Hope Mill, Manchester
17 min walk • Hope Mill on Pollard Street, in the district of Ancoats, Manchester, England, is a cotton mill dating from 1824. A steam-driven mill, its engines were constructed by the Birmingham firm of Boulton and Watt.
1.3 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Spiritual
Gorton Monastery, Manchester
34 min walk • The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a Grade II* listed former Franciscan friary in Gorton, Manchester, England. It was designed by the noted Victorian architect Edward Welby Pugin amd built 1866–1872. Gorton Monastery is a noted example of Gothic Revival architecture.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Store Street Aqueduct, Manchester
29 min walk • The Store Street Aqueduct in central Manchester, England, was built in 1798 by Benjamin Outram on the Ashton Canal. A Grade II* listed building it is built on a skew of 45° across Store Street, and is believed to be the first major aqueduct of its kind in Great Britain and the oldest still in use today.
0.8 miE
Church
St Cross Church, Manchester
21 min walk • The Church of St Cross, Clayton, Manchester, is a Victorian church by William Butterfield, built in 1863–66. It was designated a grade II* listed building in 1963. The church is very tall, in Butterfield's trademark red brick, with blue brick and pale stone banding. The style is Middle Pointed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sportcity open?

Sportcity is open:

Monday 7 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm
Thursday 7 am - 10 pm
Friday 7 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sportcity?

Nearby attractions include Philips Park, Manchester (10 min walk), Beswick, Manchester (11 min walk), Hope Mill, Manchester (17 min walk), Church of All Souls, Manchester (18 min walk).

How to get to Sportcity by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sportcity:

Tram

Etihad Campus • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (1 min walk)
Velopark • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (11 min walk)

Bus

Alan Turing Way/Phillips Park • Lines: 53 (4 min walk)

Train

Ashburys (26 min walk)
Ardwick (29 min walk)