Several Manchester Car Parks – a modern mooch

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
Photo of a Manchester Car Park
Stephen Marland

Several Manchester Car Parks - a modern mooch at Modernist Society, Manchester 29 June 2024 Tickets from £9.00 — Book now

For fans of brutalist architecture, forget the brutalist architectural Meccas of the Barbican and Clifton cathedral and get yourself into some Manchester car parks! After the sell out ‘twelve car parks’ Steve Marland is back with a walking tour they will take you to the very best brutalist spots in the city.

Meeting at 1.00pm at the Modernist Shop on Port Street Manchester, you’ll take in the car parks on foot experiencing functional beauty in the architecture and some truly awesome panoramic views. Advanced booking is required but be assured that for fans of concrete, steel and stunning structure it’s the hottest ticket around.

Several Manchester Car Parks - a modern mooch at Modernist Society, Manchester 29 June 2024 Tickets from £9.00 Book now

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