Visitor Information
Address & Contact Details
Wythenshawe Park
Northenden
Manchester
M23 0AB
Tel: 0161 998 5083
Fax: 0161 235 8805
Textphone: 0161 235 8893
Opening Hours 2008
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June to the end of September
11am-5pm
Admission: Free
A Park for the People
Wythenshawe Park was a gift to the people of Manchester in 1926. This brand new exhibition captures memories and stories of this special place. New displays also tell the story of Wythenshawe Hall as home to the Tatton family and their servants.
Tours & Tales
Make more of your visit to the historic Hall by enjoying a tour or storytelling sessions for families. No need to book. Free.
Saturdays 11.30am – 4.30pm
21 June
5 & 19 July
2, 16 & 30 August
27 September
Children’s Trail
A fun-filled exploratory trail is available for children during opening hours.
Refreshments
The Courtyard Café in the stableblock near the Hall is open every weekend and during school holidays. Tel: 0161 998 5083
Directions
Wythenshawe Hall is in the middle of Wythenshawe Park, 5 miles south of Manchester city centre in the North West of England.
By Car
From the M56, take the B5167 Wythenshawe Road (junction 3)to Wythenshawe Park.
From the A5103, take the B5166 exit to Northern Moor/Sale Moor, and bear first left onto the B5167.
The park main entrance is on the left.
There is free parking outside the Hall.
By Bus
Buses: 101,104, 105 from Manchester city centre.
For more detailed bus information, telephone 0161 228 7811 or visit GMPTE's website.
By Coach
The coach drop-off point is the car park situated off the main entrance access road from Wythenshawe Road. The car park is opposite the Community Farm, about 500m from the Hall. Coaches may drop off closer to the Hall by prior arrangement.
Access
Wythenshawe Hall welcomes visitors with disabilities, although at present there is independent wheelchair access to the ground floor only. There is parking on gravel outside the Hall. The nearest accessible toilets are situated in the courtyard of the Park offices, 200m from the Hall. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
Toilets and Baby Change
The nearest fully accessible toilets are situated in the courtyard of the Park offices, 200m from the Hall. We regret that no baby changing facilities are available at present.
Wythenshawe Park
After visiting Wythenshawe Hall, you may like to take advantage of some of the other facilities and attractions the Park has to offer, including the Horticultural Centre, Community Farm, woodland walks, guided walks and talks and lots of sports and leisure activities. There is also a full programme of outdoor events throughout the year. Visit Wythenshawe Park's web pages for more information.
Photography
Photography and filming are not normally permitted in the Hall.
The Friends of Manchester City Galleries
Manchester City Galleries has an active and sociable Friends' group. Visit Supporting Us for more information.
