Gay Village Travel Guide
Manchester
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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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Heaton Park, a popular green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Gay Village
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Everything was perfect in my opinion.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
The staff were friendly and attentive. The room was modern, very clean, and exactly as advertised. We had a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Stay was OK. Pillows was hard impossible to get a good rested sleep with them. There was some issues with cards for the room. But staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
A pretty reasonable hotel which has all the usual facilities. Bar doesn't reahave any atmosphere and restaurant was closed. Good night's sleep.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Bar was nice.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Hotel is handy for the airport. Rooms could do with a bit of a face lift but they are clean and comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant was average. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 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.
