Chetham's Library

About

Step into the uk's oldest public library, a magical spot with chained books and a medieval feel.

Why go

• Feels like you're entering the restricted section of hogwarts library
• Step into the spellbinding world of Chetham's Library
• A magical hidden world in the heart of manchester

Must try

• Guided tours
• See the desk where karl marx and friedrich engels worked
• Touch the devil's hoofprint mark
• Explore towering shelves
• Chest of chained books

Pro tips

• Book tours online in advance
• Tours run monday to friday at 10, 11, 2, 3, 4
• Visits are by guided tour
• Easily reached in manchester city centre

Good to know

• Limited places on tours

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (224 reviews)