Northern Quarter
A creative district in converted red-brick warehouses, lined with street art, vinyl record shops, independent cafés and craft beer bars. It is the heart of Manchester's music culture.
The Northern Quarter lies between Piccadilly Gardens and Ancoats. Once a textile wholesale warehouse district, it is now Manchester's most distinctive neighbourhood. Along Oldham Street and Tib Street you'll find independent fashion shops, vinyl record stores such as Piccadilly Records, and vintage shops. The murals around Stevenson Square are regularly repainted, and Afflecks market is right here. The Georgian red-brick buildings are often used as filming locations for New York street scenes. In the evenings, venues such as Band on the Wall host live music. It is easily reached on foot and suits a half-day of wandering.
Opening hours
All day (most shops 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Afflecks
- Canal Street (Gay Village)
- Manchester Chinatown
- Manchester Art Gallery
- National Football Museum
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- Manchester Town Hall & Albert Square
- Chetham's Library