Celebrate Manchester Pride Festival and discover centuries of LGBTQ+ Manchester history with a walking trail and guided tour hosted by local playwright and guide, Chris Hoyle.
From Victorian drag balls to Canal Street, the Campaign for Homosexual Equality and the city’s famous Pride Parade, Manchester has always led the way with queer activism. Its people, its resilience, its unapologetic queer energy has been present for hundreds of years.
Follow the trail around Manchester city centre to explore LGBTQ+ stories whist celebrating and reflecting on the city’s activism, resilience, and progress.
TRAIL DATES & TIMES
- Saturday 17th August, 1pm: Booking Link
- Sunday 18th August, 1pm: Booking Link
- Tuesday 20th August, 6pm: Booking Link
- Wednesday 21st August, 6pm: Booking Link
Cost: £10/ticket + £1.25 Booking Fee
All Booking Fees via Skiddle will be donated to Manchester Pride Charity.
Meeting Location for the tours: Whitworth Locke hotel.
Duration: The walk will be 2 hours.
An online version of the trail can be found at visitmanchester.com
The tour has been commissioned by Manchester’s Accommodation BID to celebrate and welcome visitors to the city over Manchester Pride Festival.
