Whalley Range, Manchester

#415 among attractions in Manchester

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Whalley Range is an area of Manchester, England, about 2 miles southwest of the city centre. The population at the 2011 census was 15,430. Historically in Lancashire, it was one of the earliest of the city's suburbs, built by local businessman Samuel Brooks. ()

Coordinates: 53°26'58"N, 2°15'27"W

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Whalley RangeManchester United Kingdom

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Whalley Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitworth Art Gallery, Christ Church, St Clement's, Manchester Academy.

1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
36 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...
1.1 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church, Manchester
29 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.
1.2 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Clement's, Manchester
32 min walk • St Clement's Church is an active Anglican parish church in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England. Its daughter church, St Barnabas, serves the Barlow Moor estate and south Chorlton. St Clement's is in the Hulme deanery in the diocese of Manchester.
1.4 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Academy, Manchester
37 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.
~1960 ftNE
Park, Lake, Playground
Alexandra Park, Manchester
10 min walk • Alexandra Park is a 60-acre park in Manchester, England, designed by Alexander Gordon Hennell, and opened to the public in 1870. The lodge and gateways are the work of Alfred Darbyshire.
1.4 miNW
City hall, Universities and schools
Trafford Town Hall, Manchester
36 min walk • Trafford Town Hall is a neo-classical building in the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. It houses Trafford Council and a number of other local government authorities.
~1510 ftW
Museum, Civic center
British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester
8 min walk • The British Muslim Heritage Centre, formerly the GMB National College, College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, is an early Gothic Revival building. The centre was designated a Grade II* listed building on 3 October 1974.
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Contact, Manchester
36 min walk • Contact is an arts organisation in Manchester that focuses on youth leadership.
1.3 miNE
Park
Whitworth Park, Manchester
34 min walk • Whitworth Park is a public park in south Manchester, England, and the location of the Whitworth Art Gallery. To the north are the University of Manchester's student residences known as "Toblerones".
1.5 miNE
Walking tours, Historical and heritage tours, Tours
University of Manchester, Manchester
38 min walk • The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road.
1.4 miNE
Library
Main Library, Manchester
36 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whalley Range?

Nearby attractions include British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester (8 min walk), Alexandra Park, Manchester (10 min walk), Moss Side, Manchester (14 min walk), Church of St Mary, Manchester (22 min walk).

How to get to Whalley Range by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whalley Range:

Bus

Kings Road/Upper Chorlton Road • Lines: 15 (15 min walk)
Upper Chorlton Road/Brooks's Bar • Lines: 15 (17 min walk)

Tram

Chorlton • Lines: Airp, Dean, EDid, Roch, Shaw, Vict (21 min walk)
St Werburgh's Road • Lines: Airp, Dean, EDid, Roch, Shaw, Vict (21 min walk)