Northern Quarter

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: Just north of Piccadilly Gardens, 5 minutes from Piccadilly station.
• Tram: Market Street and Shudehill stops are nearby.
• Shopping: Afflecks, an indie emporium, is a must.

The story of the Northern Quarter

The Northern Quarter grew from old textile warehouses and markets of Manchester's industrial past. After years of decline, artists, designers and independent businesses moved in.

Today its brick streets are full of murals, vintage clothes, vinyl shops and cafés, and its old buildings often appear in films as stand-ins for New York.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Look for the murals and the vintage shops on Oldham Street.
• Hunt for murals on the side streets around Tib Street.
• Explore Afflecks for quirky souvenirs.

What's around the Northern Quarter

• AfflecksIndie shopping emporium.
• Piccadilly GardensCity square.
• Manchester ArndaleLarge shopping centre.
• Rusholme Curry MileStreet of South Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants, by bus.

Questions travellers ask