Manchester - Civic Quarter

Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...

Unfortunately, this Trail is not marked as wheelchair or pushchair friendly as there are some steps encountered along the route.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that this is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the Trail start point is the Q-Park Piazza at St James Street, (M1 4LX) which is just a 4 minute walk away from the Trail's start point at Manchester Cenotaph in St Peter's Square. Or why not try one of Manchester's fantastic Park and Ride services? The Trail start is also perfectly placed for access via the tram (Hop off at St Peter's Square tram stop) or by train (closest station is Manchester Oxford Road, a 9 minute walk away from the start point).

There are some fantastic events in Manchester's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Manchester Visitor Information.

There are public toilets available in the Central Library close to the start and end point and at the Art Gallery, which is close to the first clue. There are also myriad cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments along the way to refuel hungry detectives!

Why not make a day of it by taking a look inside Manchester's Central Library indulging in a performance at The Bridgewater Hall or popping into the Great Northern Shopping Centre on your way around? You could even extend your visit further afield by visiting some of Manchester's other fantastic attractions, like the Science and Industry Museum or the People's History Museum? You could even try our other Manchester Trails to uncover more tantalising tales about this amazing, historical city!