Manchester

LGBT

Guide

Dest inat ion Overv iew Manchester is one of the most

gay friendly cities in the UK

and is often described as a

gay capital of the North!

Famous Canal Street was

where one of the first gay pubs

opened in 1940’s and till today

it offers exciting and glittery

nightlife!

Nightlife

If you remember the original

‘Queer As Folk’ TV series, then

surely you will recognise Canal

Street, the centre of the Gay

Village.

This liveliest area in the city has

a number of cafés, bars and

clubs, and a great time is

guaranteed for anybody!

Transport

Though it might look

complicated at the first

glance, transportation in

Manchester is fairly easy.

Always get a return ticket for,

and if travelling often, buy a

day ticket to save money.

Get off at Piccadilly Station for

the Gay Village.

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When to visit

Visit in August to see world’s

largest Gay Pride celebration!

Over ten days of indoor and

outdoor parties will give you a

great chance to see what

Manchester has to offer!

Book cheap train tickets to

Manchester and enjoy one of

the most vibrant cities in the

UK. And don’t forget your

umbrella – Manchester can

be very rainy!

Shopping

Manchester is also very well

know as a great place to shop

and many fashionistas visit the

city especially for that.

Visit the Exchange Square and

King Street where some of the

hippest brands have their

boutiques and stoics.

Find more information about

best local vintage stores and

designer hangouts here.

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