On 26th September 2026, MSSM reinstated its annual Manchester City Centre Tour, guiding freshers through key cultural, historic, and practical landmarks across the city.
The event commenced at Brunswick Park, where attendees were organised into small guided groups led by committee members and provided with refreshment packs. The walking route encompassed several key districts:
- Academic & Historic Corridors: Beginning on Oxford Road, groups walked past core university buildings before taking the Rochdale Canal Towpath toward Castlefield, learning about local cultural milestones such as The Haçienda.
- Civic & Commercial Hubs: The tour continued through Deansgate, pausing near HOME Theatre, the Science and Industry Museum, Campfield Market, Albert Square, and John Rylands Library. Short breaks were incorporated at local spots like Kyoto Matcha and Vibean.
- Retail & Cultural District: Proceeding through the Arndale area, participants visited the surroundings of Manchester Cathedral, the Corn Exchange, and Printworks.
The tour concluded in the Northern Quarter with a group meal at Smoke & Pepper, followed by a visit to Afflecks to experience Manchester’s alternative retail culture before concluding the day’s itinerary.
