Secrets of the University of Manchester with Interior Visits
Supplied by: Jonathan Schofield Tours
You’ll visit a number of superb historic buildings, and brand spanking new ones too. The Manchester Engineering Campus Development is perhaps the most spectacular university engineering building in the world, and inside, there are some incredible things going on – not least a science-fiction-esque room that generates lightning.
Overview
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. The University of Manchester is home to some incredible stories, and this walking tour places you at the heart of them.
First, the architecture. Your knowledgeable and experienced tour guide will tell you the stories behind a number of superb historic buildings, including the old quadrangle with Whitworth Hall and Christie’s Bistro. You’ll also nip over the road and into the fabulous neo-Gothic Holy Name Church, whose spectacular interiors could rival any church in the North West.
There are newer structures, too, including The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD). Opening its doors in early 2022, it’s perhaps the most spectacular university engineering building in the world, and inside, there are some incredible things going on – not least a science-fiction-esque room that generates lightning. You’ll also take an extra-curricular trip over to the Royal Northern College of Music, for a look at its 1960s interior.
But it’s not just about the buildings. The University of Manchester has a magnificent roll call of achievement, including 25 Nobel Laureates. For every corner you turn, there’s a story to tell of the great and good from around the world who have contributed to Manchester life and indeed global life. After all, this is the place where Ernest Rutherford split the atom, where Tom Kilburn and Freddie Williams built the first stored-program computer, where Alan Turing pioneered artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, in the last few years The University of Manchester has embarked on a landscaping project that creates beautiful – and largely unknown – green spaces around these buildings, making a stroll around the campus a real joy.
Highlights
- Enjoy a stroll around the University of Manchester’s beautiful, newly landscaped campus
- Learn about some superb historic buildings including the old quadrangle with Whitworth Hall and Christie’s Bistro, with interior visits
- Explore new buildings like the cutting edge Manchester Engineering Campus Development, where incredible developments are happening
- Learn about the creative and scientific minds whose ideas have changed Manchester life and global life
- Reach beyond The University of Manchester and into The Royal Northern College of Music, for a look at its 1960s interior
What's included
- A guided tour of The University of Manchester with interior visits, led by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Food and drink
- Transportation to and from the walking tour
- Umbrellas
Cancellation policy
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.
