Northern Quarter Transformation: Discover Urban Art and Ceramic History in City's Hippest District

Explore the Northern Quarter’s transformation from a declining district to the city’s hippest area. Discover urban art, ceramic history, and the social issues facing the city. Sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Manchester - This is a tour for those interested in the city’s counterculture with an authentic voice from that scene, told through its street art.
    Discussing not only of triumphs in architecture and heritage but real issues facing the city today from social justice to public spaces. The tour tracks the transformation of the Northern Quarter since…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Venture into the alleyways to unearth urban masterpieces and see how pottery art transformed the locality into the city’s hippest area. With a discerning perspective, we uncover issues impacting the city, from societal justice to community spaces, and examine the morality of public art.
The tour tracks the evolution of the Northern Quarter from the 70s,…

Location
Shudehill
We meet at SHUDEHILL METROLINK PLATFORM, next to the bike racks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Departure37493355158
Sep 5, 2023
Must-do for locals as well as tourist - Absolutely loved this tour - so thought-provoking, interesting and emotive. Something I would recommend for everyone, especially if you're Mancunian. Hayley's passion for place-making, inclusive city design and art was infectious and made me same the same streets I've walked for years in a totally different light. Thank you!
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Pbirchy
Sep 4, 2023
Fantastic tour! - Fascinating and friendly tour with lots of interesting info about the social history of Manchester and some wonderful street art
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Janehe7724bi
Sep 1, 2023
Learn lots while walking - Amazing tour - highly recommend. Tour guide was so informative and could answer any question. Really interesting info on things you wouldn't normally notice. Suitable for anyone - my 15 year old enjoyed it. Will be doing more walking tours from now on
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Mauricequarry
Sep 1, 2023
One of the best walking tours I have ever been on. - A highly professional, thought provoking and brilliantly executed walking tour. Hayley is a fantastic tour guide who expertly brought to life the streets of the Northern Quarter. The tour is beautifully balanced. Packed with history, culture, art and social commentary. Most of all Hayley makes sure the walk is fascinating and fun. Highly recommended.
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Roseltov
Aug 7, 2023
Time well spent for visitors and locals alike - I've lived in Manchester for over 20 years, and this tour really proved to me how little I actually know about the art around the city. I loved looking up and seeing incredible details I'd never seen before. It really renewed my love of the city. Hayley clearly loves Manchester and the way she talks about it is so inspirational and fun. This would be a great experience for anyone visiting Manchester, but also if you live here too.
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Joan_t
Aug 6, 2023
Great walkabout in the north quarter with a very knowledgeable guide. Hayley gave us a great perspective and excellent r - I loved the anecdotes about the fish market and notifications about political influences around the art
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R519mbtheresas
Aug 6, 2023
Prepared to be educated and amazed! - What an amazing and interesting tour! So happy we did this, Hayley was so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Despite being locals to the area, we learnt so much about not only history but current social change in Manchester. Nice small sized group, so I could actually hear the information. Good walking length too - not too long and not too short. Would massively recommend, and have booked on more already.
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Nathanp0
Aug 6, 2023
Excellent tour of Manchester - Did this tour with Hayley back in Feb and it was excellent. Really informative and gave the NQ some great context through the art and history covered. Would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see a different side to Manchester.
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Hbomb1984
Aug 6, 2023
Everyone should go on a Skyliner tour/There should be a Skyliner in every city - A thoroughly worthwhile and interesting tour. Strongly recommend to anyone visiting or even local to Manchester. Hayley is so knowledgeable and engaging. The tour is open to absolutely everyone of all abilities and is great for anyone interested in the art, architecture, social and economic history of the city.
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Amyrl961ka
Aug 6, 2023
One of a kind Manchester walking tour - Absolutely brilliant tour. Informative, funny and thought-provoking. Hayley's endless knowledge and thoughtful commentary make this so much more than a walking tour.
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