The Making of Manchester:

Significant Moments in History Walking Tour

DATE

Wed 15 Jul 2026 

TIME

10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3.30pm

LOCATION

Manchester Central Library, St Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

Explore with tour guide Emma Fox the significant moments in the shaping of Manchester, all coincidentally happening in years ending in a six.

We’ll be talking music, theatre, construction, destruction, openings, births, deaths, manorial rights, founding, football and much more.

This event is graded as moderate access, as the tour involves some walking and may include some stairs or uneven terrain. Part of this tour takes place outside, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

Bookings for this event will open on this page on Saturday 23 May.

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £5

Price Notes

Following member feedback, tickets for our exclusive Members’ Events are now just £5 per person. This small admin fee helps cover our costs and secure your place, with the option to add a donation to support English Heritage’s work caring for historic places.

How to book

Bookings for this event will open on this page on Saturday 23 May.

Membership starts from £44

Membership gives you unlimited access to castles and gardens, historic houses and abbeys, and kids go free...

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Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).

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