About
A small green space near Manchester’s Gay Village, Sackville Gardens features benches, walking paths and views of the nearby canal. It is known for the bronze statue of Alan Turing seated on a bench, as well as the Tree of Life and Beacon of Hope memorials dedicated to those affected by AIDS. The gardens provide a quiet retreat with open areas for sitting and walking, often used by locals for reading or relaxing. Tributes to Turing and the AIDS memorials make it a reflective space within the city centre.
Customer Reviews
A nice, quiet spot in this heaving metropolis. Pleasant gardens close to the Gay Village and with a bronze statue of Alan Turing sitting on one of the park benches. Also the starting point of a free walking tour of this part of Manchester.
A quiet little place to chill and relax. Just over the canal from Canal Street. It's the home of the Tree of Life and the Beacon of Hope memorials dedicated to those who have lost to their lives to AIDS. It's also the home of the Alan Turing memorial. This is a lovely place to visit during the day but, as I've been told, it can be a little bit different at night as there is very little lighting.
As soon as I stepped into the gardens, the sky turned blue and the sun started shining. Came here a couple times, many different locals come and go to talk to friends, study, read, or just enjoy the sun. If you want a spot in central Manchester to just sit, this is it. The entire Gay Village is also lovely, I highly recommend a walk around
