Manchester Northern Quarter: Street Art and Highlights
4.39 (82 ratings)



Explore Manchester’s Northern Quarter and uncover the contents of its vibrant streets and alleys. Witness fascinating and evocative street art which runs throughout the area.
Solve clues to complete the game as you are guided around historic streets and hidden courtyards. Discover dramatic murals by world-renowned artists with distinctly Mancunian roots and themes.
Are you ready to dive into Manchester’s most colourful and energetic quarter?
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
67-97 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
Highlights
Walk through some of Manchester’s most diverse and vivacious streets
See flagship pieces from the 2016 Cities of Hope street art project
Spot the work of Manchester’s own artists alongside international creators
Visit the ever-changing canvas of Stevenson Square
Find some of the most historic bars and boutique shops of the city.
Storyline
You are a worker bee sent out to recruit artists to create a huge exhibition for the 500 Day Jubilee of your hive’s queen. Search around Manchester’s artistic and cultural hub for inspiration and assistance on your mission to honour Queen Beetrix of Manchester NQ with the greatest celebration she has ever seen.
Are you up to the task?
Game route
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Starting point Queen Victoria's Statue
Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LU, UKFinish point Frank Sidebottom
46-50, Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UKRatings and Reviews
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