Gay Village Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gay Village
Popular places to visit
Canal Street
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.
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.
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.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Heaton Park, a popular green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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 Gay Village Hotel Deals
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Yeah
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Loved this hotel
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
Staff good, central location
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Great position, nice hotel, comfortable room, friendly, competent staff - breakfast needs to be greatly improved.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
A great hotel, staff and the room was excellent!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gay Village
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.
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.
Piccadilly
If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.
Oxford Road Corridor
While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
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.
Gay Village Travel Guide
- 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
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Albert Square
- Bridgewater Hall
- St. Peter's Square
- Arley Hall
- Tatton Park
- Contact
- National Football Museum
- The Lowry Art and Entertainment
- Manchester Cathedral
