Gay Village Travel Guide

Manchester

A sign for Manchester's Gay Village and Canal Street.
A bronze statue of a seated man on a bench in a park with a brick building in the background.
A narrow canal flanked by brick walls and lush greenery, with a bridge in the background.
A nighttime street with illuminated buildings and trees.
A bronze statue of a seated man on a park bench.
Photo by Stephen Richards (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Canal Street

8.6/10 (1,018 reviews)
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

£74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

£59
per adult
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

£69
per adult
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

£15
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

£15
per adult
Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour
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A historic bridge, a modern skyscraper, and a traditional building with a tower at night.

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.

A spacious train station with a high, glass-roofed ceiling and a modern train on the platform.
Photo by Richard Sutcliffe
Open Photo by Richard Sutcliffe

Piccadilly

When in Piccadilly and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Manchester Conference Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

A sculpture of a bee with the letters "MCR" on it, placed in front of a mural with bees and honeycombs.
Photo by Keely Butler
Open Photo by Keely Butler

Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

A stadium with red seats and a large sign reading "MANCHESTER UNITED".

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

A historic building with a clock tower, a fountain, and red lanterns.
Photo by Rebecca Roberts
Open Photo by Rebecca Roberts

Civic Quarter

While you're in Civic Quarter, take in top sights like Manchester City Hall and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station to see more of the city.

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