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Victoria Baths' Vintage Home Show: A Hotspot for Vintage Lovers

  • dcclarke4
  • Jun 15
  • 2 min read

If you're on the hunt for unique homeware vintage treasures, the Vintage Home Show at Manchester’s Victoria Baths is a must-visit. This popular event showcases vibrant stalls filled with everything from mid-century furniture to bold 1990s décor - perfect for adding character to any home.


Crowds browsing vintage furniture, retro homeware, and mid-century collectibles at the Vintage Home Show inside the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester, beneath a glass ceiling and stained glass windows.

The Vintage Home Show hosts events in Manchester, Leeds, and London - featuring dozens of sellers selling a carefully curated collection of furniture, homeware and much more. We attended the Manchester edition this June 2025, which was held inside the stunning Victoria Baths.


Here are tips to attend the event as well as our takeaways.


Getting To Victoria Baths' Vintage Sale


Although Victoria Baths is just outside Manchester city centre, it is easily accessible. To get there, you can take the tram, train, or bus into the city centre. Then, you can either finish with a 30-minute walk to the venue or hop on the bus number 50, which stops at Hathersage Road (Stop P), 3min walk away Victoria Baths.


If you're planning to buy bulky items, driving is a great option too. If so, you can park on nearby streets for free or use the Manchester Royal Infirmary multi-storey car park.


Close-up of a vintage market stall at the Vintage Home Show in Victoria Baths, Manchester, displaying retro kitchenware including 1970s crockery, patterned mugs, biscuit tins, enamel pots, and nostalgic toys on an orange geometric tablecloth.

What to Expect From the Vintage Home Show


Despite the classic Manchester drizzle, the warmth and charm of Victoria Baths instantly shine through when you step inside. Tickets are available both at the door and online via the Vintage Home Show website, ranging from £2 to £6, depending on your preferred entry time. Under-16s go free, and while dogs aren’t allowed, assistance dogs are welcome.


Inside, the main sports hall is packed with carefully curated stalls offering everything from vintage furniture and homeware to posters, kitchen items, and textiles. Be sure to explore the upper level for even more stalls - and don’t miss the pool area, where traders set up inside the emptied-out baths for a truly unique shopping experience.


Note: Most traders accept cash, card, or PayPal, but it’s worth checking with each stall.


Shoppers exploring vintage stalls inside the drained Edwardian swimming pool at Victoria Baths during the Vintage Home Show in Manchester, surrounded by retro decor, and architectural heritage features like stained glass and tiled walls.

The sale also has a cosy on-site café serving up cakes, pastries, savouries, soup, and hot drinks - perfect for refuelling between second-hand shopping sessions.


Display of vintage mugs, ceramics, retro kitchenware, and nostalgic artwork at a stall during the Vintage Home Show in Victoria Baths, Manchester, featuring 1970s patterns, novelty drinkware, and quirky animal prints.

A Vintage Fair in a Stunning Building


Heading to the Vintage Home Show in Victoria Baths isn’t just a great opportunity to find vintage gems - it is also the chance to visit a stunning piece of architecture. The Baths are in Grade II listed building, and are one of Britain’s finest historic swimming pool.


From the colourful tiles to the stained glass windows, Victoria Baths are well worth a visit even without the added bonus of the vintage fair. So, whether you're after a statement piece or just love a good browse, the Vintage Home Show at Victoria Baths is a brilliant day out for any vintage enthusiast.



To stay up to date with the latest vintage events, check the Ganddee app - it's like "google maps" curated for second-hand shopping!


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