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Visitors exploring Castlefield Viaduct | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Important notice

The viaduct is open for pre-booked guided visits 11am-1pm every day except Wednesdays. Every afternoon, after 1pm, we are open for walk-up visits without a ticket. Please note: Last entry is 3.30pm.
Cheshire & Greater Manchester

Castlefield Viaduct

Striking Victorian-era steel viaduct, on the way to becoming a green ‘sky park’ in the heart of historic Manchester.

Fully open today

Information

Facilities

  • Food/drink, not available
  • Toilets, available
  • Car park, not available
  • Shop, not available
  • Level access/terrain, available
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Top features

Visit the garden in the sky

Book your place on a free guided visit or come between 1pm and 3.45pm to visit without booking and help shape the viaduct's future as a 'sky park' green space for the community.

Events on the Viaduct

Head to our 'Things to see and do' page for the upcoming events that make your visit even more unique and special.

Victorian viaduct

Grade II-listed viaduct in the heart of the oldest part of Manchester, built by the engineers who worked on Blackpool Tower.

Facilities

Access

Accessible toilet

Admission

Opening times for 13 May 2023

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Castlefield Viaduct11:00 - 16:00

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Getting there

On foot

Make your way to Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. If approaching from Deansgate or Whitworth Street West, cross all the tram lines and turn left down the access road. Walk across the car park at the end following the pedestrian signs directing you to Castlefield Viaduct. Alternatively, if approaching from the Liverpool Road direction, climb the staircase just off Duke Street to arrive at the entrance.

Get in touch

Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LG

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