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Golden Hour at St. John's

Watch the sun dip below the city skyline from one of Manchester's most beautiful green spaces.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:05

    Peveril of the Peak

    Grab a pint and a snack at the Peveril of the Peak. The traditional tiled exterior and real ales provide a cozy start before the evening chill sets in.

  2. 15:25

    St. John's Gardens

    Walk to St. John's Gardens. This central park is the perfect vantage point. Arrive early enough to find a spot with a clear view toward the southwest.

  3. 16:20

    St. John's Gardens

    Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets toward the SW at 16:20. The golden light begins around 15:18, giving you a long window to enjoy the flowers and the birds before the light fades.

  4. 17:05

    Society

    End the evening with a craft beer at Society. This cocktail and wine bar, run by Vocation brewery, offers a shared food space and a large choice of craft beers to wind down after the walk.

Local tip

The Peveril of the Peak opens at 12:00 on weekdays and weekends, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the walk. Society stays open until 23:30 on Sundays and Mondays, or 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Check before you go

  • Peveril of the Peak: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:30
  • Society: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-00:30

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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