Manchester is calling! This walking tour of Manchester will take you through some of the city's most notable landmarks and neighborhoods. Start your tour at Piccadilly Gardens, a popular public space in the heart of the city, then head to Canal Street where you can see the colorful Chinese arches and explore the vibrant Asian community. The tour will then take you to Manchester Central Library and St. Peter's Square, where you can admire the stunning architecture and learn about the history of the area. You will also visit the Peterloo Massacre Monument, which marks the site of a tragic event in 1819 where peaceful protesters were killed by the military. Continue to the Free Trade Hall, a historic building and Albert Square, a popular public space surrounded by impressive architecture. Witness of the most significant libraries in the United Kingdom Admire Manchester Cathedral and Chetham's Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
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Piccadilly Gardens
Located on the edge of the city's creative Northern Quarter, Picadilly Gardens is surrounded by an exciting mix of historic and modern buildings.
15 minutes
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A long-time home of the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. Canal Street is a beacon of celebration and full of warm welcomes.
15 minutes
Chinatown
An impressive and ornate arch serves as the gateway to the oriental heart of the city. Manchester's Chinatown is the second largest in the UK.
15 minutes
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Peterloo was a watershed moment in the history of Manchester and a defining moment for democracy in Britain. This tragedy is now memorialized with a modern sculpture.
10 minutes
St Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square hosts many of the city's festivities and is always lively. Meanwhile, the nearby neoclassical Central library contains a unique collection of books and works by some of Manchester's most famous writers.
10 minutes
Free Trade Hall
This building has a lot of history and changes behind it, being the scene of the Peterloo Massacre. It has been rebuilt several times, closed, abandoned, and eventually saved by a company to be preserved as a historical monument.
10 minutes
Albert Square
This public square features the dominating Manchester Town Hall as its main attraction. Albert Square also contains a multitude of monuments and statues.
10 minutes
The John Rylands Library
For those who set eyes on The John Rylands Research Institute and Library for the first time, 'library' might not be the first word that comes to mind. This beautiful and ornate masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture looks more like a castle or cathedral.
15 minutes
St. Ann's Church
One of the preserved treasures of Manchester, this church's architecture has enamored many visitors! This quaint building is the 3rd oldest in the entire city.
15 minutes
Manchester Cathedral
An essential visit, the cathedral sports a gorgeous interior with outstanding medieval woodwork in the north - the carved details are full of life. The nearby gardens are Manchester's newest public space.
15 minutes
Chetham's Library
Marvel at the oldest public library in the English-speaking world! In fact, the entire collection within the walls has been designated as one of national and international importance.
6 minutes
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walkmanchester.com
Published on Nov, 2019
John Alker guided us around the town and certainly joined up the historical and cultural “ dots” of Manchester through the ages. He was very informative with fun and a sense of humour. The information went on for an hour after the scheduled finish of the tour
walkmanchester.com
Published on Nov, 2019
John Alker guided us around the town and certainly joined up the historical and cultural “ dots” of Manchester through the ages. He was very informative with fun and a sense of humour. The information went on for an hour after the scheduled finish of the tour
walkmanchester.com
Published on Nov, 2019
John Alker guided us around the town and certainly joined up the historical and cultural “ dots” of Manchester through the ages. He was very informative with fun and a sense of humour. The information went on for an hour after the scheduled finish of the tour
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