Manchester · Oxford Road · Art & galleries

The Whitworth.

An art gallery beside Whitworth Park. Build an afternoon around its exhibitions, then leave time for the park.

Editorial illustration: a visitor looking at a painting in a gallery — The Whitworth · Illustrative editorial image · Image credits

Plan your visit

The gallery offers free entry. Its own visit page carries opening times, family facilities and operational updates.

Where to find it

Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER

Oxford Road and Spinningfields make useful starting points. Choose one part of the city for a short outing; save the other for another day.

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Visitor information

Admission and practical details checked against the venue’s information on 10 October 2026.

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