Whitworth Hall

The building where I first stepped in as a university student. It is the place where I paid my fees and watched all that huge amount go away in a jiffy! Oh well, let’s not dwell into that heart sinking moment but talk about what this place actually is.
It’s architecturally very neogothic, as said by Kirsten and hence it looks beautiful and majestic. Especially with the pink and red flowers creeping all over it in spring, it’s a sight to see! The main hall is the prestigious place where all graduation ceremonies take place and of course as mentioned before, all the univeristy starter like cards and registration go on at the begining of the year. It can also be rented out for civil marraiges.
Next to it is the Manchester mueseum which is quite an attraction to parents when they come visit you or leave you in your first year (I remember my time). It also is the place where many may gives exams and mind you, if that is the case, you might want to be in your warmest jacket since this place seems deviod any heating just during exams!
So, if you’re the fan of sipping some coffee outdoors or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, the coutyard behind with it’s little benches makes the perfect spot for those little chats and exchanges.

I’m not surprised to hear that Whitworth Hall is a listed building. I too associate the place with long queues, paying my fees and waiting for a student card during my first steps as a student. Now, looking back, it all passed over my head what a lovely building and surround area this is.
Behind Whitworth Halll and The Manchester Museum is a little courtyard with a large amount of greenery and some really impressive architecture. There are also a few little gems hidden amongst this lark, including a little café called Christies Bistro (see the Unilocal) which serves good coffee in a library style environment.
The cobbled areas and the leafy surroundings make the area around Whitworth Hall the ideal place to sit on a bench over a luncheon sandwich or the morning paper. A look round the building itself is also recommended, particularly the main hall where graduation for students takes place, which is very grand with some gorgeous balconies. Plus you can combine lunch and a shmoozy here with a trip to Manchester Musuem. That’s Saturday sorted.

Whitworth Hall is the kind of building that you’ll be introduced to on your first day at university, and you won’t see it again until the day you graduate. In reality you’ll spend your time at university running between the Chemistry Building and the Arts Building and the Stopford Building, no matter what degree you’re doing.
The hall itself is a neogothic grade 2 listed building adjacent to the Manchester Museum. The hall is where all of the University of Manchester graduations take place, and it seems like a very fitting venue for such a traditional ceremony. Just watch out for the pigeons! The hall is also licensed for civil weddings.
If you’re at the museum or wandering down Oxford Road then the hall is definitely worth a look, if you can’t get in then the courtyard is also a pleasant place to contemplate life away from the busiest bus route in Europe.