LGBT Heritage Trail @ Manchester Visitor Information Centre
The Out In The Past Heritage Trail explores the twists and turns of over 200 years of lesbian and gay history and takes in many of the city's concealed secrets. Learn how the resolve and courage of many pioneering citizens resulted in a number of hidden quarters, where together they could express their sexuality freely. Your tour guide will give a fascinating insight into the times when the simple right to decide upon the nature of personal relationships was denied. A must for everyone who has an interest in what life used to be like and a poignant reminder of how times have now changed and explores the twists and turns that have led to a lifestyle we can openly enjoy in 2008. view map
times:For more information on trail times and meeting points, please call 0871 222 8223 or you can also email
door tax:£5 per person. For bookings, call 0871 222 8223.
It's hard to believe that Manchester Pride has been around for 18 years - maybe because of it's various guises as Mardi Gras, GayFest, EuroPride and the AbFab Weekend. During that time, it's built itself up to one of the biggest Pride events in the country and is now a registered charity in its own right. This year will be a right old celebration - you can expect the usual fun and frolics in and around Manchester's Gay Village and Canal Street with all the venues doing their utmost to keep that party going all weekend. There'll be stages, and group areas, along with markets and foodstalls. The week's run up to the big weekend will also feature lots of other events - from clubbing and partying through to arts and cultural entertainment.
A carnival atmosphere will fill the streets of Manchester and is set to enthrall the thousands of spectators - young and old, gay and straight, friends and family - who come down to see the glamorous and the outrageously fabulous people who take part.
The parade travels up Deansgate from Liverpool Road, past the Great Northern Square and right up past Rylands Library where it swings right onto St Anne Street. Turning right onto Cross Street, it moves onto Princess Street and past Albert Square by the Town Hall where the judging platform will be situated. Continuing down Princess Street, the parade makes it way down to the village, turning left at Whitworth Street and finishing at Aytoun Street.
For the best view of the parade, we'd recommend picking a spot along Deansgate to avoid the crowds around the village! view map
times:2pm - 4pm.door tax:Free - but tickets will be required to access the Pride Village site and around Canal Street afterwards.
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