Gay Village

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)

Stay near popular Gay Village attractions

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 theater scene in this family-friendly area.
See properties

Things to do

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

$20
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

$24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

$18
per adult
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$79
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$92
per adult
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip

From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip

$79
per adult
From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip
See all activities in Manchester

Where to stay in Gay Village

Find the best Gay Village areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gay Village
Learn more about Gay Village
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a busy street with cars and bicycles.

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

Old Trafford

Consider a visit to Old Trafford and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Old Trafford. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop.

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 in the area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

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 the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

An arched stone gateway with intricate carvings, flanked by ornate black metal gates, leading to a building with a clear view of a tree and a flower bed.
Photo by David Dixon
Open Photo by David Dixon

Oxford Road Corridor

While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.

Gay Village

Choose one or more items to build your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia