Festive meandering in Manchester

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Manchester

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  • Begin this easygoing walk at Manchester Piccadilly station. The poignant statue outside depicts 7 blinded soldiers from the First World War.

    Step 1: Begin this easygoing walk at Manchester Piccadilly station. The poignant statue outside depicts 7 blinded soldiers from the First World War.

  • Saunter slowly down London Road towards Piccadilly Gardens, you will pass the Malmaison Hotel.

    Step 2: Saunter slowly down London Road towards Piccadilly Gardens, you will pass the Malmaison Hotel.

  • Opposite the Wellington Monument, take an optional detour to explore the characterful Northern Quarter - take a right up Lever Street.

    Step 3: Opposite the Wellington Monument, take an optional detour to explore the characterful Northern Quarter - take a right up Lever Street.

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  • Once home to busy textile warehouses, you’ll now find vibrant street art, markets and lots of amazing independent shops, bars and cafes.

    Step 5: Once home to busy textile warehouses, you’ll now find vibrant street art, markets and lots of amazing independent shops, bars and cafes.

  • Don’t forget to stop and notice the street trees which provide shelter and biodiversity whatever the season.

    Step 6: Don’t forget to stop and notice the street trees which provide shelter and biodiversity whatever the season.

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