Canal Street, Manchester
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Facts and practical information
Canal Street is a street in Manchester city centre in North West England and the centre of Manchester's gay village. The pedestrianised street, which runs along the west side of the Rochdale Canal, is lined with gay bars and restaurants. At night time, and in daytime in the warmer months, the street is filled with visitors, often including LGBT tourists from all over the world. The northern end of the street meets Minshull Street and the southern meets Princess Street; part of the street looks across the Rochdale Canal into Sackville Gardens. ()
Day trips
Canal Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, Market Street, Spring Gardens, Afflecks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Canal Street?
Nearby attractions include Sackville Gardens, Manchester (2 min walk), Alan Turing Memorial, Manchester (2 min walk), Portland Tower, Manchester (2 min walk), Sackville Street Building, Manchester (4 min walk).
How to get to Canal Street by public transport?
The nearest stations to Canal Street:
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Tram
Train
Bus
- Manchester Central Coach Station • Lines: 336, 422 (2 min walk)
- Chorlton Street • Lines: 1, X43, X43 Fast (2 min walk)
Tram
- Piccadilly Gardens • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (6 min walk)
- St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (7 min walk)
Train
- Manchester Piccadilly (8 min walk)
- Manchester Oxford Road (9 min walk)