Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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 lively bars.

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.
Activities

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

The Manchester City Stadium Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
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The Alan
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Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
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Wilde Manchester City Centre
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YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
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Roomzzz Manchester City
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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 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
- St. Peter's Square
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Albert Square
- Manchester Central Library
- Old Trafford
- Peak District National Park
- Heaton Park
- AO Arena
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- University of Manchester
- Piccadilly Gardens
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Manchester Palace Theatre
- Manchester Opera House
- Manchester Arndale
- Bridgewater Hall
- Tatton Park
- Gulliver's World - Warrington