Canal Street (Gay Village)
Canal Street
A gay village along the Rochdale Canal, lined with bars and nightclubs. It is one of the best-known LGBTQ+ districts in Britain, with lively nightlife.
Canal Street runs along the Rochdale Canal and is one of Europe's best-known LGBTQ+ communities. The British TV series 'Queer as Folk' was filmed here. During the day you can stroll along the canal, past locks and red-brick warehouses. At night, bars and nightclubs reflect their lights on the water, and the atmosphere is friendly and lively. Nearby Sackville Gardens has a statue of Alan Turing, the father of computing, who once worked at the University of Manchester. Each year, on the weekend of the August bank holiday, Manchester Pride holds a large parade. It is about a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly station.
Opening hours
All day (bars mostly open until late night)
Nearby sights
- Manchester Chinatown
- Northern Quarter
- Afflecks
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Town Hall & Albert Square
- Manchester Central Library
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- National Football Museum