Sackville Gardens

A very handsome square, especially lovely when viewed from the north western side. Lots of interesting tributes (sculpture of Turing being the most iconic) and things to see. Could do with a bit of sprucing up of the garden aspect- make more of the cherry blossom in the centre of the square.

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

Great little place to take time out and relax, imagine it's a fantastic sun trap in summer. Well worth a stop to escape the busy city centre.

Very pleasant area. Beautiful tributes including the beacon of hope and the Alan Turing Memorial. Very peaceful and wholesome.

Nice gardens with some lovely sculptures and good history of LGBT people. Next to Canal Street. Seen a free walking tour go through here too. Had a few homeless people in the park sleeping but were no issue.

A very nice city garden with lots of greenery, info and the statue of Turing.