SWIM and SUPPERCLUB Fundraiser – at Victoria Baths, Manchester

Fri Sep 09 2022 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Victoria Baths | Manchester

Victoria Baths
Publisher/HostVictoria Baths
SWIM and SUPPERCLUB Fundraiser \u2013 at Victoria Baths, Manchester
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Enjoy an evening swim in Victoria Baths' historic Gala Pool, followed by a three-course meal from Manchester's Sri Lankan Experience
About this Event

It's a Friday night in September and the evening sunlight is streaming through the stained glass windows into the Gala Pool at Manchester's stunning Victoria Baths. The perfect setting for a summer's evening of swimming, followed by drinking, eating and making merry with friends and family. 

  • A unique opportunity to swim in one of Britain's most beautiful heritage swimming pools – only the fourth public swim since 1993
  • The Sri Lankan Experience delicious three-course meal
  • Plant-based and gluten-free food, using locally-sourced and seasonal produce
  • Informal, supperclub-style seating at shared tables
  • Choice of two sessions for a swim and dinner
  • Bar selling beers, wines and soft drinks (after each swim)
  • Raffle with some super prizes
  • Over 16s only please.

Tickets are strictly limited in number so please book early

All profits from ticket sales and raffle tickets will support the Gill Wright Memorial Fund, set up in 2021 to fund Victoria Baths projects relating to restoration, history, or community art.

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TIMINGS

6pm First Swim

  • 6 - 7pm swimming in the Gala Pool
  • 7 - 10.30pm bar open
  • 7.30pm meal served

7pm Second Swim

  • 7 - 8pm swimming in the Gala Pool
  • 8 - 10.30pm bar open
  • 8.30pm meal served

The raffle will be drawn at 9.30pm and the evening will draw to a close after the bar shuts at 10.30pm.

Guests will be free to explore the building during the evening. 

MENU

A full menu will be provided to all guests before the event. Please notify us of any food allergies or intolerences on booking. 

PLEASE NOTE

This is a unique experience in a heritage setting. The swimming pool is not normally in use, so we don't have showers. We will provide mirrors for guests to use after their swim - feel free to bring a hair dryer and we'll provide a socket!

TICKET PRICE – £45 plus booking fee

There is no discount for non-swimmers, but guests are welcome to spectate from the balcony rather than swim.

We'd love you to join us for this very special fundraising event in one of Manchester's most beautiful heritage buildings.

Victoria Baths Trust is a registered charity no. 1026351

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Victoria Baths, Hathersage Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 0.00 to GBP 45.00

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