Timeline
15:49
Grab a pint or a light bite at the Crown & Kettle. This Grade II listed pub is just a four-minute walk from the Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives, making it the perfect warm-up before the evening chill.
15:59
Walk six minutes west-southwest to Piccadilly Gardens. Find a spot near the concrete 'Berlin Wall' structure. The gardens face east-northeast relative to the museum, but as you settle in, you will be positioned to watch the sky change.
16:19
Watch the sun set toward the southwest at 16:19. The golden light from 15:17 has already warmed the scene, and as the sun dips below the horizon, the city centre lights begin to flicker on.
16:39
End the evening at the Piccadilly Tap, a seven-minute walk from the gardens. This real ale pub is located close to the main entrance of Piccadilly station, offering a place to stay warm and reflect on the day.
Local tip
The Crown & Kettle serves food until 23:00 on weekdays and until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The Piccadilly Tap is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on Thursdays to Saturdays.
Check before you go
- The Crown & Kettle is open Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:30.
- The Piccadilly Tap is open Mo-We,Su 12:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00.
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