Gorton Monastery

Church and Friary of St Francis
Religion
AffiliationCatholic (Franciscan Recollects)
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusFriary
Year consecrated1872
StatusSecular events venue
Location
LocationGorton,
Manchester,
England
MunicipalityCity of Manchester
Gorton Monastery is located in Greater Manchester
Gorton Monastery
Shown within Greater Manchester
Geographic coordinates53°28′5.9″N 2°11′15.0″W / 53.468306°N 2.187500°W / 53.468306; -2.187500
Architecture
Architect(s)Edward Welby Pugin
StyleHigh Victorian Gothic architecture
Groundbreaking1866
Completed1872
Construction cost£8000
Specifications
Direction of façadeSouth
Length180 feet (55 m)
Height (max)230 feet (70 m)
MaterialsPolychomatic brick, sandstone dressing
Website
www.themonastery.co.uk

The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a Grade II* listed former Franciscan friary in Gorton, Manchester, England. It was designed by the noted Victorian architect Edward Welby Pugin and built 1866–1872. Gorton Monastery is a noted example of Gothic Revival architecture.

The building ceased to be used for Christian worship in 1989 and fell derelict for many years. After a restoration programme, it reopened as a secular events venue in 2007.