Civic Quarter Travel Guide

Manchester

A large, historic building with a prominent tower and arched windows.
A night scene with a large illuminated clock tower, festive lights, and a crowd of people.
A glass entrance with 'ENTRANCE' written on it, surrounded by stone architecture.
A nighttime scene with a crowd of people gathered around a statue, illuminated by string lights. In the background, there is a building with red lighting and arched windows.
A historic building with a clock tower and a large Christmas decoration.

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A grand building with classical architecture, surrounded by a cityscape at night.

St. Peter's Square

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Feel the tide of history at this central square, the site of the famous Peterloo Massacre and home to several impressive heritage-listed civic buildings.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

฿784
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

฿572
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

฿706
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

฿326
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

฿2,645
per adult
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

฿616
per adult
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
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Where to stay in Civic Quarter

Find the best Civic Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic bridge, a modern skyscraper, and a traditional building with a tower at night.

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.

A sculpture of a bee with the letters "MCR" on it, placed in front of a mural with bees and honeycombs.
Photo by Keely Butler
Open Photo by Keely Butler

Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

A stadium with red seats and a large sign reading "MANCHESTER UNITED".

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

A spacious train station with a high, glass-roofed ceiling and a modern train on the platform.
Photo by Richard Sutcliffe
Open Photo by Richard Sutcliffe

Piccadilly

When in Piccadilly and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Manchester Conference Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

Big Ben clock tower, a large crowd, and surrounding historic buildings.
Photo by Waddle-doo 777
Open Photo by Waddle-doo 777

Central Retail District

While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like Royal Exchange Theatre and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.

Civic Quarter Travel Guide