One of Manchester’s longest-running institutions, the Portico is a subscription library and newsroom whose historic collection of over 25,000 books and archives spans over 450 years.

Alongside our members’ services, everyone is welcome to enjoy our free exhibitions; take part in our events and workshops; dine in our cafe (Monday - Saturday; discover our history; and immerse themselves in our beautiful Regency-period building.

Find out more about our history and our future via the main website www.theportico.org.uk