Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre

Piccadilly-East Centre is the area in Manchester bounded by the A57 (M), Oxford Road, and the A62. It lies within The Historic County Boundaries of Lancashire and is served by Manchester Piccadilly train station. It contains amongst others and the following neighbourhoods:

Chinatown: Manchester's Chinatown around George Street and Faulkner Street has been a feature of Manchester since the late 1970s. It's a genuine experience - you'll find people on the streets of Chinatown speaking Chinese to each other and most of the signs are bilingual. It's home to the bulk of Manchester's east-Asian restaurants as well as many traders in Chinese food and goods.

The Village: around Canal Street out of the many cotton warehouses in the area. It is home to one of the oldest and most-established communities in Europe and is known for its tolerance toward all kinds of people.

Piccadilly Gardens: As well as being Manchester's central bus station, Piccadilly Gardens is also a recently renovated landscape garden. It's an interesting choice of design and has not found favour with all of Manchester's residents. The area is dominated by the hideously-ugly Piccadilly Plaza complex, including the Jarvis Hotel and Sunley Tower, an eyesore visible from miles away.

1 Masjids in Manchester
2 Travel to Piccadilly-East Centre
3 What to see in Piccadilly-East Centre
4 Top Muslim Travel Tips for Piccadilly-East Centre
5 Muslim Friendly Shopping in Piccadilly-East Centre
6 Halal Restaurants in Piccadilly-East Centre
7 Buy Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Piccadilly-East Centre
8 Muslim Friendly hotels in Piccadilly-East Centre
9 News & References Piccadilly-East Centre
10 Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Piccadilly-East Centre

Masjids in Manchester

Manchester is also home to a diverse and thriving Muslim community. This is reflected in the numerous masjids scattered across the city, each serving as a spiritual and community hub for Muslims. Here, we explore some of the most notable masjids in Manchester, highlighting their unique features and contributions to the community.

Manchester Central Mosque (Victoria Park)

Location: 20 Upper Park Rd
Rating: 4.8 (1,056 reviews)

Manchester Central Mosque, situated in Victoria Park, is a prominent masjid known for its large congregation and active community programs. It opens its doors at 7 AM, offering a place of worship and various educational and social activities for Muslims of all ages.

Anwaar ul Haramain Jame Masjid Manchester

Location: 3 Woodlands Rd
Rating: 4.7 (410 reviews)

This large Sunni mosque and Muslim complex opens at 6 AM and is a central figure in the community, providing a wide range of religious services and community support programs.

Makki Masjid & Islamic Centre

Location: 125 Beresford Rd
Rating: 4.8 (195 reviews)

Makki Masjid & Islamic Centre is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to fostering a strong sense of community among worshippers.

City Jamia Masjid (The Islamic Academy of Manchester)

Location: 347-349 Stockport Rd
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

City Jamia Masjid, also known as The Islamic Academy of Manchester, serves as both a place of worship and an educational institution, emphasizing religious learning and community development.

Didsbury Central Mosque

Location: 271 Burton Rd
Rating: 4.8 (1,194 reviews)

Located in Didsbury, this mosque is not only a place of worship but also a vibrant Islamic centre that engages in numerous community outreach activities. It opens at 9 AM on Mondays.

Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre

Location: 1A Eileen Grove
Rating: 4.8 (74 reviews)

Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre is a smaller yet highly revered place of worship, known for its close-knit community and tranquil environment.

Al-Falah Mosque & Islamic Centre

Location: 96 Heywood St
Rating: 4.8 (209 reviews)

Opening at 5:30 AM, Al-Falah Mosque & Islamic Centre on Heywood Street serves as a beacon of faith and community service, offering various religious and social services.

Al-Sunnah Mosque Manchester

Location: 13 Winterford Rd
Rating: 4.8 (167 reviews)

Al-Sunnah Mosque stands out for its dedication to traditional Islamic teachings and community support. It opens at 9:30 AM.

Alfurqan Islamic Centre Manchester

Location: 42 Great Southern St
Rating: 4.9 (569 reviews)

Alfurqan Islamic Centre is one of the highest-rated masjids in Manchester, known for its extensive community services and vibrant religious activities. It opens at 9 AM.

Jame'ah Masjid E Noor

Location: 87 Stamford St
Rating: 4.9 (341 reviews)

This spacious Sunni mosque and community centre is celebrated for its inclusive atmosphere and diverse programs catering to the needs of its congregation.

Khizra Mosque

Location: 425 Cheetham Hill Rd
Rating: 4.8 (597 reviews)

Khizra Mosque, with its modern facilities and extensive community centre, opens at 6 AM and is a cornerstone of the Muslim community in Cheetham Hill.

The Muslim Youth Foundation

Location: Clydesdale House, 27 Brick St
Rating: 4.8 (524 reviews)

This foundation not only serves as a mosque but also focuses on empowering young Muslims through educational and social initiatives. It opens at 6:45 AM.

Manchester’s masjids are not just places of worship but pivotal community hubs that play a vital role in fostering unity, providing education, and supporting the social and spiritual well-being of the city's Muslim population. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, these masjids offer a glimpse into the rich Islamic culture and community spirit that thrive in Manchester.

Travel to Piccadilly-East Centre

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Travel on a Bus in Piccadilly-East Centre

As Manchester's main bus station (Piccadilly Gardens) is in Piccadilly Gardens, nearly every bus in central Manchester heading into town terminates here.

By car

Piccadilly Gardens is bounded on two sides by Portland Street and Piccadilly.

By tram

Piccadilly Gardens is the penultimate stop on all services heading to Manchester Piccadilly. To the north of the square there is the Market Street station on the line to Bury.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Piccadilly-East Centre

Manchester Picadilly is the main station in the city and is served by services from all over the nation. This area is also served by Manchester Oxford Road train station.

What to see in Piccadilly-East Centre

Chinese Arts Centre - Market Building, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester 53.48477, -2.23785 ☎ +44 161 832-7271 Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art Small, alternative Chinese art gallery.

The Portico Library and Gallery - Charlotte Street 53.47974, -2.24056 corner with Mosley Street ☎ +44 161 236-6785 Free entry Portico Library, Manchester The Portico Library The Portico has been an exclusive members-only library since the early 19th Century and many of Manchester's luminaries have been patrons of the Portico over the years. Now hosting its own public gallery and providing admission to some parts for non-members, it is a slice of Manchester history that has remained almost unchanged since its inception. Call for latest information.

Imperial Chinese Archway Faulkner Street, Chinatown. The Chinese arch in the central square of Chinatown was a gift to Manchester from the Chinese people in 1987 and is the only one of its kind in Europe. It is a beautiful and elaborate piece of artwork, reflecting the designs of Ming Dynasty China and is not to be missed. GPS 53.47837, -2.23989
Whitworth Gardens Sackville Street. This small park in the heart of The Village is notable for its memorial to Alan Turing and the father of modern computer science, whose homosexuality in an age of intolerance led to his suicide. The bronze statue on a park bench bears the legend 'Father of computer science, mathematician, logician, wartime codebreaker, victim of prejudice'.

The Village hosts a major Pride festival every year, when the whole region of town is closed to the public for an expensive and exclusive weekend for and friendly people from all over the UK.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Piccadilly-East Centre

Piccadilly Gardens 53.48098, -2.23692 - Free Relax and watch the world go by in Piccadilly Gardens - the lung at the centre of the city. The Gardens are also home to the controversial concrete 'Berlin Wall', that houses cafés and seating.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Piccadilly-East Centre

Market Street and the Arndale Centre are just off the northern part of Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. Here you will find the usual High Street stores.

Halal Restaurants in Piccadilly-East Centre

Let's dive into the top Halal restaurants in Manchester based on customer reviews and ratings.

Al-Faisal Tandoori

Rating: 4.0 (413 reviews)
Location: 69 Thomas St

Al-Faisal Tandoori is celebrated for its authentic (Pakistani) dishes, earning praise for its flavorful tandoori specialties and attentive service.

Al-Madina

Rating: 4.4 (658 reviews)
Location: 76 Wilmslow Rd

Al-Madina delights diners with its extensive Halal menu, offering a range of dishes from grilled meats to delectable desserts.

Safire Restaurant & Grill

Rating: 4.4 (938 reviews)
Location: 275A Upper Brook St

Safire Restaurant & Grill is a favorite among locals, known for its mouthwatering grilled dishes and inviting ambiance.

Saajan India Halal Takeaway and Restaurant

Rating: 4.1 (898 reviews)
Location: 129 Wilmslow Rd

This Halal Indian dining spot is praised for its rich flavors and convenient takeaway options, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Nayaab Buffet Restaurant

Rating: 4.1 (2,435 reviews)
Location: 5-7 Wilbraham Rd

Nayaab Buffet Restaurant stands out for its wide selection of (Pakistani) Halal food, including an array of delicious desserts.

Al Jazeera Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (1,455 reviews)
Location: 22 Wilmslow Rd

Al Jazeera Restaurant offers a diverse Halal menu with options for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, ensuring a delightful experience for all.

SADAF

Rating: 4.4 (427 reviews)
Location: 167 Wilmslow Rd

SADAF is known for its tasty Halal dishes and prompt delivery service, making it a go-to choice for many diners.

Eat Meat Halal Steakhouse Manchester

Rating: 4.8 (3,245 reviews)
Location: 461 Wilmslow Rd

This steakhouse delights Meat lovers with its Halal options, offering a range of succulent Steaks and grilled delights.

ETCI MEHMET

Rating: 4.4 (3,705 reviews)
Location: Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Chester St

ETCI MEHMET is a cool Turkish restaurant known for its Halal meats and excellent table service, providing a memorable dining experience.

Mughli Charcoal Pit

Rating: 4.1 (1,417 reviews)
Location: 30 Wilmslow Rd

Mughli Charcoal Pit offers authentic Mughlai cuisine in a charming setting, showcasing the best of Halal Indian flavors.

Manchester's Halal dining scene is vibrant and diverse, offering a fusion of flavors from around the world. Whether you're craving traditional (Pakistani) cuisine, savory Turkish delights, or aromatic Indian dishes, these restaurants promise a delightful culinary journey for Halal food enthusiasts.

Buy Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Piccadilly-East Centre

eHalal Group Piccadilly-East Centre is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Piccadilly-East Centre. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Piccadilly-East Centre.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Piccadilly-East Centre ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Piccadilly-East Centre. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Piccadilly-East Centre, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Piccadilly-East Centre

There are thousands of hotel beds in the Manchester, ranging from 5-star establishments to bed and breakfast, via youth hostels and serviced apartments. Most accommodation is focussed in the Piccadilly area of the downtown with easy access to the InterCity Piccadilly Station. If in doubt, consult the tourist office, in Piccadilly Gardens. See City Information section for contact details and address.

News & References Piccadilly-East Centre

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Piccadilly-East Centre

Manchester is well placed at the heart of Northern England. Everything is within an hour or so of Manchester's Piccadilly and Victoria stations; major cities, National Parks, picturesque scenery, seaside resorts and swanky suburbs can all be reached by train.

Seaside

Blackpool — Around 1 hour by train. Previously known as 'The Playground of England'. Famed for a wild night out and favoured by Stag and Hen parties. An education, with some fantastic clubs to rival those anywhere! Blackpool's attractions including Britain's busiest theme park Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and the famous "Lights" from end of August to the first weekend in November.
If you want a quiet day by the seaside try Southport. Shopping and tea rooms combine with the beach to make Southport a nice relaxing day out. Accessible by train from Manchester in around one hour.
The North Wales seaside resorts of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Llandudno are around an hour and a half to two hours away from Manchester.
Formby near Southport is a nice day out. Some picturesque sand-dunes, red squirrel preservation area, an ice-cream van and a lovely beach.

City

Liverpool The two cities do not really have any fierce rivalry as they are both part of the greater north west and the massive urban sprawl of northern England. The River Mersey and Liverpool's Albert Dock, along with the city's breath-taking skyline, make it definitely worth a visit, with museums of national importance, a wealth of fine Victorian and Georgian buildings as well as two very contrasting cathedrals.
Leeds — Less than an hour from Manchester is the largest city in Yorkshire is home to the Royal Armories Collection, good museums and galleries and the much-praised West Yorkshire Playhouse Theatre. There is great shopping to be had, some of which is housed in elegant Victorian arcades, and many excellent restaurants & bars too.
Bradford. This urban center is next door to Leeds, so close their suburbs merge into one, and boasts the fabulous Alhambra Theatre, The National Media Museum, with a giant IMAX screen, and the German Merchants' Quarter, which is also well worth a visit.

Chester — Take a Direct train from Manchester Piccadilly or Oxford Road stations to this compact Roman city in Cheshire on the edge of North Wales. Old buildings and cobbled streets will greet you as well as the unique shopping streets with two storeys. You can also walk around the downtown on the Roman Walls. Lots of inviting tea rooms and pubs await you too as do the cathedral and Roman remains.

The city's zoo is one of the best in the nation, and can be found on the edge of the city, near the main Park & Ride vehicle park, which is easily reached from Manchester or Liverpool and well signposted. The "Blue Planet Aquarium" and "Cheshire Oaks Outlet Centre", near to each other, are but a short trip from the zoo also.

Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, is less well known to Manchester people, due to bad road links, but it is less than 40 miles (65 km) away and the train service from Piccadilly is good and the journey a scenic one. This fine, post-industrial city is said to be built on seven hills and was once home to a world-famous steel industry. Nowadays, Sheffield is a growing cultural centre, boasting the UK's second largest theatre complex and a thriving music scene that has produced such acts as Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard and Pulp.
Preston — This Lancashire town still retains an "old northern" culture and is the UK's newest city, having been at last granted that status. Preston is about a 40-minutes drive north of Manchester and also accessible by train or coach.

Country

Peak District for grass and hills. About 20 miles/30 km to the east of the city. A National Park and one of the most beautiful parts of the nation. Buxton and the villages around are worth a look. Hadfield and Glossop are around 30 minutes train ride away from Piccadilly. Edale and Buxton are under an hour away.
The Lake District — For a bit of greenery in a National Park, go to the north. Of international poetic repute and one of the most beautiful parts of England. About an hour away.
Heaton Park — Ok, not exactly deep countryside but the nearest suburban Manchester can offer. Heaton Park is served by Metrolink trams around 10 minutes away from Manchester Victoria on the Bury Line, so it is great if you want a break from the city but are short on time! The tram station is on the Prestwich side of the park. The Nº 135 bus from Manchester centre will take you to the same entrance, as will the 137 and 138. Some other buses will take you to the Middleton Road side to the east of the park. You could easily spend a whole day in this expansive park, with loads of attractions including pitch and putt and the boating lake and the tramway museum, former stately home "Heaton Hall". Finish off with the excellent views of the City and surrounding countryside from the highest point in Manchester "Heaton Park Temple".
Delamere Forrest and Tatton Park are beautiful areas of Mid-Cheshire on the Manchester-Chester via Stockport line. Alight at Delamere and Knutsford stations respectively.

Suburban and beyond

Huddersfield — A solid Victorian gem! Around 30 minutes away by TransPennine Express. This fine town is in West Yorkshire.
Todmorden - A lovely Victorian town about 30 minutes away by train. A bustling market, fine restaurants and striking natural beauty are all included within this town of 14,000
Hebden Bridge - Set in the picturesque Calder Valley, this former milltown is around 35 minutes away by train.
Wigan — In the western part of Greater Manchester, it is the 2nd largest borough in the city region in terms of size and population. Home to the 1970s Northern Soul scene, famous for its premier league football league team Wigan Athletic & Super League Champion Rugby team Wigan Warriors as well as pies.
Rochdale — Also within Greater Manchester and home town of Gracie Fields, boasting a Victorian Gothic town hall to rival Manchester's. The town is around a 20-25 minutes train ride from Victoria or 50 minutes by bus from Shudehill Interchange, with First's 17 being the most frequent. The Cooperative Movement started here and there is a dedicated museum. The Metrolink tram service now runs to Rochdale.
Stockport is in the south of the city region and boasts the Hat Museum and the 1930s Plaza Cinema and Theatre with an authentic old style tea room. Trains from Piccadilly take around 13 minutes and there are also excellent bus links. From the train station there is a free bus link to the centre. You can also visit the underground World War II bomb shelters. Stockport is served by Stagecoach's 192 from Piccadilly Gardens and this is the most frequent bus service in the conurbation.
Bolton - The most northern neighborhood of Greater Manchester, famous for Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton Market and the home of comic Peter Kay. Bolton is around 25 minutes by train or 1 hour by bus on services 8, 36 & 37 from the downtown. It is also home to the University of Bolton, Greater Manchester's newest and smallest university, as well as the rolling hills and greenery of the West Pennine Moors.
Bury, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Altrincham are all satellite towns, within Greater Manchester, each with their distinct feeling and market-town atmosphere. They are all under 25 minutes way from the downtown by train or Metrolink tram or a little more by bus.