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Gay Manchester and the Manchester Gay and Lesbian Scene
(Manchester, England)



Manchester is home to vibrant gay and lesbian scene and the city of Manchester is considered to be one of the most important gay and lesbian cities in England. With many gay and lesbian bars, clubs and gay-friendly hotels, Manchester has a thriving gay community.

Manchester's famous Canal Street, in the Rochdale area of Manchester is located between Princess and Sackville Streets, at the heart of the Gay Village area of Manchester. In Manchester's Gay Village you will find a large concentration of friendly bars, restaurants and nightclubs, that party long into the night. It is this area of Manchester that featured heavily on Channel 4's television gay soap 'Queer as Folk'.




Manchester Gay Pride Festival - Manchester, England
The highlight of the gay and lesbian year in Manchester is the Manchester Gay Pride Festival, which takes place in late August. With large gay parades, carnivals and general Manchester festivities, the Manchester Gay Pride Festival is free. Attracting more than 150,000 gay men and lesbian women, Manchester Pride celebrates gay life in the Manchester area and takes place over seven days, culminating in the Big Weekend celebrations in Manchester's Gay Village, with a parade, street entertainment and HIV Candlelit vigil.

Manchester Gay Hotels - Manchester, England
Most hotels and accommodation in the Manchester area are gay-friendly and happily accept gay men and lesbian couples to stay at the hotel. Manchester is well-known for being fairly open-minded and not homophobic and gay-friendly hotels are readily available and usually excellent value for money. It is also advisable to book hotel accommodation in advance in the Manchester area, as Manchester is always a busy city.

 
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