Gay Village
Manchester
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.
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.
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 at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Piccadilly Gardens
Kick back and relax at Manchester’s most popular green space and transport hub, and marvel at the city’s most controversial architecture.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Gay Village
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Upgraded to suite, huge space. Clean cosy and great service
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Check in was a bit confused but stay was fine
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
superb hotel rooms fabulous!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Great hotel with modern spacious and comfortable room. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I think I got a trainee when ordering dinner though as he was a little unsure what to do. This isn't a complaint, I understand that new people need time to learn and it didn't cause me a significant inconvenience, ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Room was beautiful. It had plenty of personality and was very clean. The hotel is well situated to things to do, with night life in Canal Street and lots of restuarants, bars and sightseeing within a 10/20 minute walk.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
1) The staff at the reception were very nice. 2) The train tracks were so close to our room, and yet you could not hear the trains passing by. The window insulation was so good. I couldn't even hear the planes as they flew. What I didn't like was that the bed was on wheels, and it kept sliding away ...
Reviewed on 27 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
- Old Trafford
- Trafford Centre
- Etihad Stadium
- Heaton Park
- Piccadilly Gardens
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Co-op Live Arena
- Manchester Opera House
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Manchester Arndale
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Albert Square
- St. Peter's Square
- Tatton Park
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Capesthorne Hall
