John Rylands Research Institute and Library (with kids)

If you’re looking for inspiration to work on your research, dissertation, or assignments, head to the top floor reading area. You’ll find inviting spots that help you fully immerse yourself in a focused, goal-driven atmosphere. It’s a warm and cosy space perfect for deep thinking and productivity

100% worth a visit, for exploring or studying, I'd recommend getting in there early though before the crowds assend upon the library. It's like stepping into a library from Hogwarts, or more accurately put, I can see where the inspiration for a set from Harry Potter came from. Free entry, but you may need to wait in line for 10-15minutes, but don't let that put you off visiting as you will not be...

This building is breathtaking inside. As you first go in the building is really modern and then you step back in time to the original library The carvings, lights, book shelves and the architecture of the interior itself is stunning I love the fact that the library was designed for local working class people to read and not just the elite. The John Rylands Library is a photographers paradise. Rea...

Absolutely stunning place, John Rylands Library is a must visit in Manchester! Part of the University of Manchester, this Gothic style library is open to the public for free. The architecture is breathtaking like stepping into a 19th century castle. Vaulted ceilings, intricate stone carvings, and dramatic lighting give it a magical, almost Hogwarts like atmosphere. The collection is equally impr...

A Gothic architectural delight! Entrance is free. And found at the side of the building through a modern conjoined building. Initially after taking exterior photos, my companion mentioned that as it's a library, I should use it's toilets. So left him awaiting what we both thought to be a short wait on external seating. But after having to queue for entry, was intrigued and decided not to waste my ...