Discover Alan Turing's Manchester on our free guided walking tour exploring the historic sites that shaped the birth of the modern computer.

About This Tour

Alan Turing, renowned codebreaker and "father of computer science" arrived in Manchester in 1948 at the dawn of the digital age. Manchester became his home and workplace for the final six years of his short life, a pivotal period during which he made extraordinary contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence.

Join us for Part 1 of the Manchester Computing History series. During this two-hour guided walking tour around the Piccadilly area, you'll discover why Turing moved to Manchester, visit locations connected with his life and work, and uncover surprising stories, hidden details and little-known connections that even many Mancunians have never discovered.

Led by Alan O'Donohoe, a passionate Computing teacher and Turing enthusiast, this informal and engaging tour explores how Manchester helped shape the modern digital world. You'll also receive a printed tour guide to take home, allowing you to revisit the route at your own pace or share it with friends, colleagues and students.

After the walk, you're invited to join us at a nearby café for an informal debrief, discussion and the opportunity to chat with fellow participants. There's no obligation to stay, but it's a great chance to ask questions and continue the conversation.

Key Highlights & Information

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Meeting Point: Mezzanine floor of Manchester Piccadilly Station, opposite Carluccio's (easy to reach by public transport). Further details available after booking.

Series Information: This is Part 1 (Piccadilly Area) of a three-part series. Each tour is completely standalone, so there's no need to have attended any of the others.

Coming Soon: Part 2 (Deansgate) and Part 3 (Oxford Road) will be advertised separately.

Who It's For: Adults, educators, students and anyone with an interest in computing history. Accompanied children are welcome, although some topics discussed may be more suitable for older audiences.

What's Included:

A two-hour guided walking tour

A printed souvenir tour guide to keep

Option café visit afterwards for discussion and debrief (food and drinks not included)

Cost: Free! Please reserve a place so we know how many people to expect.

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