Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Peter's Square
Feel the tide of history at this central square, the site of the famous Peterloo Massacre and home to several impressive heritage-listed civic buildings.
Albert Square
This public gathering place for football victory parades, festivals and a popular European-style Christmas market is surrounded by Victorian architecture.
Manchester City Hall
This impressive Victorian building is home to precious works of art as well as the offices and halls of the City Council.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
St Mary's The Hidden Gem
Find out about the history of Manchester when you take a trip to St Mary's The Hidden Gem. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Things to do
From Manchester: Lake District Tour
Old Trafford: Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour
Manchester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Sightseeing Tour
Man United Match Ticket Old Trafford with Kit Room Lounge Access
Manchester: The Coronation Street Experience
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Other neighbourhoods around Civic Quarter
Manchester City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while in the area.
Central Retail District
While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like King Street Manchester and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
Spinningfields
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or People's History Museum.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and Bridgewater Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Deansgate
- St. Peter's Square
- Albert Square
- Manchester City Hall
- Manchester Christmas Market
- St Mary's The Hidden Gem
- Manchester Central Library
- Abraham Lincoln Statue
- Peak District National Park
- Old Trafford
- Trafford Centre
- Etihad Stadium
- Salford Quays
- AO Arena
- Canal Street
- Heaton Park
- Piccadilly Gardens
- University of Manchester
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Tatton Park
- Manchester Central Convention Complex
- Manchester Palace Theatre
- Manchester Opera House
- National Football Museum
- Manchester Arndale
- Contact
- MediaCityUK
- University of Bolton Stadium
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Bridgewater Hall