Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Manchester
Restoration Manchester
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Exterior of Victoria Baths in Manchester ©Courtesy of Marketing Manchester
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Victoria Baths, Manchester
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Victoria Baths, Manchester
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Police Museum, Manchester
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Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester - Drawing Room
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Exterior of Elizabeth Gaskell's House ©Marketing Manchester and Rich J Jones Photography
On this tour we learn the fascinating restoration stories behind some of Manchester’s most historic and unique attractions, Gorton Monastery, Victoria Baths and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Sunday
Arrive in Manchester
Monday
Gorton Monastery and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Gothic masterpiece Gorton Monastery is a former Fransican church and friary. Derelict for many years, it was saved from ruin and on our guided tour we will learn all about the building dramatic history. Our final stop today is Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, former home of the famous author. The house fell into dire straits and was even student accommodation before it was beautifully restored. You will enjoy a guided tour followed by tea and cake.
Tuesday
Victoria Baths, GMP Museum and return home
First this morning we will visit Victoria Baths, winner of BBC Two’s first Restoration program. Opened in 1906 the baths are undergoing a continued restoration project which we will learn about on our guided tour. Later, we visit the Greater Manchester Police Museum, a former police station with authentic Victorian jail cells and magistrates court dating back to 1895.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Manchester.
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 2024 dates | From £165.00 per person |
| 2025 dates | Prices available on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
