Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Albert Square
A fine square to observe one of Manchester's finest buildings – or a great gathering place for football triumph. Either way Albert Square is bound to please.
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square may now be a peaceful space overlooked by historical buildings – but it was once the site of an atrocity that shook Manchester and Britain.
Manchester City Hall
Admired for its stunning Victorian Gothic exterior, it's the lesser-known, but equally majestic, halls inside that make the Town Hall an enthralling experience.
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.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Activities
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Our pick of the best Civic Quarter Hotel Deals
The Alan
The location was fantastic, very convenient for the city and nightlife. Our rooms were large, clean and well-appointed. And it was all very affordable for the location, really pleased with our stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Room was nice, excellent location, bar was lovely but bathroom was poor, floor flooded when you had a shower in both rooms I booked
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Convenient. Easy walk to Oxford Road station. Clean. Friendly staff. Wifi poor.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Wilde Manchester City Centre
A great room with an excellent view, we were given a city view room as a little upgrade on arrival which was very nice. Having stayed a few times we're always greeted by very friendly staff, particularly the 2 Lukes. Great location too, trams right outside
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Great location and a great room.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Novotel Manchester Centre
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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 Royal Exchange Theatre 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 Deansgate.
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.
Civic Quarter Travel Guide
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Albert Square
- St. Peter's Square
- Manchester Central Library
- Old Trafford
- Peak District National Park
- Heaton Park
- AO Arena
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Piccadilly Gardens
- University of Manchester
- Manchester Palace Theatre
- Manchester Opera House
- Manchester Arndale
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Bridgewater Hall
- Arley Hall
- Tatton Park
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