Main Library, Manchester

Name: Main Library
Address: Burlington Street, Manchester, M13 9PP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 275 3751

#244 among attractions in Manchester

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Facts and practical information

The University of Manchester Library is the library system and information service of the University of Manchester. The main library is on the Oxford Road campus of the university, with its entrance on Burlington Street. There are also ten other library sites, eight spread out across the University's campus, plus The John Rylands Library on Deansgate and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre situated inside Manchester Central Library. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1851 (173 years ago)Coordinates: 53°27'52"N, 2°14'8"W

Address

Burlington StreetHulmeManchester M13 9PP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 275 3751

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Manchester

Day trips

Main Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, Cornerhouse.

~1860 ftN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester
9 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...
~780 ftN
Key ethnography and natural history venue
Manchester Museum, Manchester
4 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 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
10 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...
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
19 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.
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
17 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.
~1900 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church, Manchester
10 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.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
20 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.
~880 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Academy, Manchester
5 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.
~960 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester
5 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.
0.8 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
21 min walk • Rafters, later known as Jilly's, was a nightclub located in St. James Buildings, Oxford Street, Manchester, England. Some well-known bands played concerts at Rafters in the 1970s and 1980s.
0.8 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ritz, Manchester
20 min walk • The Ritz is a live music venue on Whitworth Street West, Manchester, England. Built in 1927, it was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor. The Ritz was taken over by HMV in 2011 and given a £2 million refurbishment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Main Library open?

Main Library is open:

Monday 8 am - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Main Library?

Nearby attractions include Stephen Joseph Studio, Manchester (2 min walk), Whitworth Hall, Manchester (3 min walk), University of Manchester, Manchester (3 min walk), Manchester Museum, Manchester (4 min walk).

How to get to Main Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Main Library:

Bus

Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / at University • Lines: 15, 191, 42, 42B, 42C (4 min walk)
Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / outside University • Lines: 197, 53 (4 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (18 min walk)
Manchester Piccadilly (24 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (23 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (24 min walk)