Canal Street, Manchester

Name: Canal Street
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#181 among attractions in Manchester

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°28'38"N, 2°14'14"W

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Canal Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, Market Street, Spring Gardens, Afflecks.

~1080 ftNW
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
6 min walk • The Manchester Art Gallery, nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, known for its impressive collection of fine art, craft, and design, is a beacon for art lovers...
~1750 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, Manchester
9 min walk • Market Street in Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and one of the city's prime shopping districts. This vibrant thoroughfare is lined with an array of retail outlets, ranging from high-street favorites to independent boutiques, ensuring...
~1940 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Spring Gardens, Manchester
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's bustling cityscape lies Spring Gardens, an elegant shopping district known for its blend of high-end retailers and bespoke boutiques. This prestigious area is a haven for shoppers seeking quality, luxury, and a touch of Manchester's...
~1940 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Afflecks, Manchester
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester's bustling Northern Quarter, Afflecks (formerly known as Affleck's Palace) is an iconic shopping center that embodies the city's vibrant and eclectic spirit. This emporium of eclecticism has been a cornerstone of Manchester's...
~1370 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
7 min walk • Cornerhouse was a centre for cinema and the contemporary visual arts next to Oxford Road Station on Oxford Street, Manchester, England which was active from 1985–2015. It had three floors of art galleries, three cinemas, a bookshop, a bar and a café bar.
~660 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
4 min walk • The Circus Tavern in Portland Street, Manchester, England, is the smallest public house in the city, with one of the smallest bars in the country. Built in about 1790, it is also one of the oldest pubs in Manchester, although it only became a pub in about 1840.
~490 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
3 min walk • Cruz 101 is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester's Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street, England. It is one of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester, often boasting itself as Manchester's Favourite Gay Venue.
~1320 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse Project, Manchester
7 min walk • The Warehouse Project is a series of club nights organised in Greater Manchester, England, since 2006. Unlike most other clubs, it has a limited seasonal approach rather than running all year.
~290 ftSE
Park
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
2 min walk • Sackville Gardens is a public space in Manchester, England, bounded by Manchester College's Shena Simon Campus on one side and Whitworth Street, Sackville Street and the Rochdale Canal and Canal Street on the others. The land was purchased by Manchester Corporation in 1900 and laid out with walks, lawns and flower beds.
~1130 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Manchester
6 min walk • The Palace Theatre, Manchester, is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street.
~1170 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Rafters, Manchester
6 min walk • Rafters, later known as Jilly's, was a nightclub located in St. James Buildings, Oxford Street, Manchester, England. Some well-known bands played concerts at Rafters in the 1970s and 1980s.

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:

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)