Taste of the Monastery Tour

A historical tour of E.W. Pugin’s neo-gothic, Victorian, Manchester masterpiece

Discover the history of E.W. Pugin’s neo-gothic treasure and walk in the footsteps of the Franciscans. This volunteer guided tour offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of the friars who created this much-loved place of worship and important example of Manchester architecture.

Learn about the rise, decline and fall of The Monastery and its magnificent restoration.  Our guided tours bring this incredible story to life. Come and find out what makes this famous Manchester landmark so special and spend an interesting and enlightening afternoon, steeped in local history & national heritage.

Please note, our morning tour does not include refreshments and the whole experience lasts around 1 hr

If you’d prefer our more leisurely, afternoon tour, which starts at 2pm, lasts around 1.5 hrs and includes refreshments, please click here.

Fast Facts

• This tour is £8
• This is a walking tour of The Monastery and takes around an hour
• Tours take place on Mondays at 10:30am
• This tour does not include refreshments
• Children (under 16) free – accompanied by an adult
• Recommended for adults and children aged 12+
• Each tour has a capacity of 15
• Larger groups can pre-book a private tour by contacting [email protected]
• This event is fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies

Booking info

Choose your slot & book your tickets for 2025 tours by clicking here.

Directions to the Monastery here.