The Portico Library, Manchester

Name: The Portico Library
Address: 57 Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3HY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 236 6785

#154 among attractions in Manchester

Library, Art gallery, Shopping, Museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Portico Library, The Portico or Portico Library and Gallery on Mosley Street, Manchester, is an independent subscription library designed in the Greek Revival style by Thomas Harrison of Chester and built between 1802 and 1806. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, having been designated on 25 February 1952, and has been described as "the most refined little building in Manchester". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°28'47"N, 2°14'25"W

Address

57 Mosley StCity CentreManchester M2 3HY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 236 6785

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Day trips

The Portico Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: King Street, Manchester Art Gallery, Market Street, Albert Square.

~1320 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
King Street, Manchester
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~440 ftSW
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
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~880 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, Manchester
5 min walk • Market Street in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and one of the city's prime shopping districts. This vibrant thoroughfare is lined with an array of retail outlets, ranging from high-street favorites to independent boutiques, ensuring...
~1080 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Square
Albert Square, Manchester
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~850 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Spring Gardens, Manchester
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~870 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall, Architecture
Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
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~860 ftNE
Park, Garden
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
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~700 ftSW
Memorial
Manchester Cenotaph, Manchester
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~1360 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
Afflecks, Manchester
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~700 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
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~1420 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Portico Library open?

The Portico Library is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Portico Library?

Nearby attractions include Mosley Street, Manchester (1 min walk), Chinatown, Manchester (3 min walk), Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester (3 min walk), Manchester Athenaeum, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to The Portico Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Portico Library:

Bus

Charlotte St/Mosley Street • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
York Street/George Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly Gardens • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (4 min walk)
St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (4 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (11 min walk)
Manchester Piccadilly (12 min walk)