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The Monastery

Type:Historic Site

89 Gorton Lane
Gorton
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M12 5WF

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

166 reviews

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Tel:+44 (0)161 223 3211

Fax: +44 (0)161 230 8741

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About

What do a derelict Franciscan Monastery in West Gorton and the ancient ruins of Pompeii have in common? They are both on the List of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world, a status granted to them by the World Monuments Watch in recognition of their architectural and historical importance, and their risk of being lost. The Monastery of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, designed by Edward Pugin (1834-1875) stands majestically on Gorton Lane, near to Manchester city centre.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From M60, J24, 2 miles (3.2 km)

TripAdvisor

166 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2017

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Excellent
104
Very Good
37
Average
17
Poor
1
Terrible
7

Recent Reviews:

Rachael T
Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Our amazing wedding day...
Wednesday, 21st June 2017
I can not say enough about the Monastery in Manchester and how special all the staff there made our wedding day. Not only is the Monastery an absolutely stunning venue, the sympathetic renovation... Read full review
Beverley B
Manchester, United Kingdom
Hidden Gem
Tuesday, 20th June 2017
I went here not for jollies, but as a work conference, and I've got to tell you about it because it was such a pleasant surprise. It's one of those buildings in Manchester that look foreboding... Read full review
Grumpy854
Warrington, Cheshire
Wedding day
Saturday, 3rd June 2017
Gorton Monastery is a very beautiful building and from the outside is understated I was there for brother inlaw wedding the restoration in side has to be seen the Monastery is open for visitors where... Read full review

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Facilities

Attraction Facilities

Free Admission

Accessibility

Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

On site parking

Payment Methods

Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Available for wedding receptions

Imported Facilities

Disabled Access - BASIC (*)

Opening Times

2017 (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	12:00	- 16:00
Tuesday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12:00	- 16:00
Bank Holiday	Closed

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