People can now set foot in one of Manchester’s most unique attractions for free - and visit the spot where celebrities like Tilda Swinton, Hugh Grant and Alex Chung danced the night away at the Chanel afterparty last December . Manchester’s Victoria Baths has announced the return of Welcome Wednesdays, which sees the venue open its doors to the public every Wednesday, from now until September. It’s a chance to experience the historic Grade II*-listed building up close. Visitors are free to explore the venue at their own leisure or can join a guided tour to discover more about the baths’ history. The baths will be open from 11am to 3pm every Wednesday until September 25. Entry is free although it’s £9 for the guided tour, which takes place at 1pm (tours are free for
Friends of Victoria Baths and under 18s). READ MORE: 10 fantastic things to do in Greater Manchester this April There are family-friendly activities for those with kids, including the Miles of Tiles activity which is a fun way for little ones from five upwards to learn about the building - and there’s even a prize they can claim at the end. Families visiting on April 10 can take part in spring-themed activities for the Easter holidays too. Visitors can stop by the Victoria Baths Tea Room which serves light refreshments and cream teas, making it a handy spot to meet up with friends and family. The baths even has its own gift shop, stocking bespoke products, many of them commissioned from local artists. Visitors can explore the baths at their own leisure (Image: Victoria Baths) As well as being an important historical building, Victoria Baths still has its finger on the pulse when it comes to arts and culture. Last year it hosted the exclusive Chanel afterparty on December 7, following its Métiers d’Art show in the Northern Quarter . Visitors can explore the venue where huge names from the world of
fashion,
music, film and
Football, partied hard to performances by Primal Scream, DJs and more. The baths’ relationship with art and culture will continue this year as it hosts a series of Pool Arts exhibitions, beginning “A Work in Progress” - a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art's collective. A group of artists, Pool Arts gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths. The Grade II*-listed baths are full of beautiful details (Image: Victoria Baths) Victoria Baths, located on Hathersage Road, first opened to the public in 1906. It closed in 1993 and the building was left empty, but in 2000 the Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was set up by local residents with the aim of reopening it for public use. It’s now used as an events space and community venue, hosting a range of activities from yoga festivals to film nights. Welcome Wednesdays run from April 3 until September 25 and free entry is from 11am to 3pm, last entry is at 2pm. No booking is required and donations are welcome. For more details visit the Victoria Baths website here . Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0FE For more of the latest What's On news, click here.