Gay Village Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely 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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Activities
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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience
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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
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.
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.
- Peak District National Park
- Old Trafford
- Heaton Park
- AO Arena
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Piccadilly Gardens
- University of Manchester
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Manchester Opera House
- Tatton Park
- Manchester Palace Theatre
- Manchester Arndale
- Bridgewater Hall
- Haydock Park Racecourse
- Contact
- National Football Museum
- St. Peter's Square
- The Lowry Art and Entertainment
- Gulliver's World - Warrington
- Arley Hall
- Wilmslow Road