Afflecks
Afflecks Palace
A famous alternative-culture market in the Northern Quarter, with four floors crammed with vintage clothing, records, comics, tattoos and independent design stalls.
Afflecks was once the building of the Afflecks and Brown department store. From 1982 it became a market of independent stalls, witnessing the music scene of the 'Madchester' era, when members of the Stone Roses and Oasis were regulars. The four floors hold more than 70 small stalls selling vintage clothing, punk fashion, vinyl, comics, board games, tarot cards and tattoo and piercing services. The colourful mosaic mural on its exterior is a favourite photo spot. It sits at the junction of Church Street and Tib Street in the Northern Quarter and can be combined with a stroll around the area.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:30–18:00, Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Northern Quarter
- Canal Street (Gay Village)
- Manchester Chinatown
- National Football Museum
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- Manchester Town Hall & Albert Square
- Chetham's Library