Manchester’s Gay Village
Manchester’s Gay Village attracts visitors from all over England, the UK and world wide. The Gay village is located in Manchester town centre, in the area bounded by Portland Street, Aytoun Street, Whitworth Street and Princess Street. It is home to numerous bars and clubs and is the centre of gay, lesbian and transgender life in the city.
Manchester’s Gay Village is a sign of Manchester’s diversity and cultural sophistication. The village is probably no more than one mile square but it is home to a wide range of gay friendly businesses including cafes and restaurants, pubs and clubs as well as shops catering to various aspects of gay lifestyle.
At the centre of Manchester ’s gay village is Canal Street. Canal Street is certainly one of the most famous places in Manchester, especially amongst the UKs gay, lesbian and transgender communities. It is a place where gay, lesbian and trans people can be themselves and feel at home.
Canal Street has been redeveloped extensively over the last 20 years improving the look and atmosphere of the area considerably. Canal Street is now a picturesque thoroughfare with shops and bars on one side of Canal Street, facing on to the canal on the other. The area also benefits from having residential apartments on Canal Street and in the surrounding area, adding to the ‘village’ feel of the area.