Luggage storageNorthern Quarter

Luggage storage in the Northern Quarter

Staying somewhere in the Northern Quarter without a front desk leaves you carrying your bags through Manchester's best browsing streets. Find Stasher's nearby spots before your hands are full.

The Northern Quarter sits between Piccadilly Station, Manchester Victoria Station and Ancoats, right in the middle of Manchester city centre. The neighbourhood itself has no luggage storage or left luggage service of its own. Manchester Piccadilly station has its own accessible left luggage facility, halfway down platform 10 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag per day at 20+ locations across the Northern Quarter.

Some top Stasher locations in the Northern Quarter include:

• Hotel reception near Afflecks · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (3,000+ reviews)
• Local shop · open 09:00–00:00 every day · rated 5/5 (2,000+ reviews)

⁣You'll typically find a bag drop at hotel receptions, restaurants and local shops. Of the nearby points, 6 stay open late and 1 is open 24/7. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage in the Northern Quarter can be booked through the website or app.⁣

Getting to the Northern Quarter with bags

The closest tram stops to the Northern Quarter are Market Street and Shudehill on the Metrolink, and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations are nearby too. Victoria, a short walk from the Northern Quarter itself, is a major transport interchange served by National Rail trains and the Manchester Metrolink tram network. One thing worth knowing before you haul a heavy case around: parts of the Northern Quarter, including Thomas Street and Oldham Street, are cobbled, which can be difficult for anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage, so drop your bags first if you can.

Manchester Piccadilly station is served by National Rail and offers onward travel to the Northern Quarter via the Manchester Metrolink tram network and local bus services.

Exploring the Northern Quarter and nearby sights

You can easily spend anywhere from two or three hours to a full day exploring the Northern Quarter. Stevenson Square acts as the informal main square of the area and is a regular site for murals, street art, and occasional markets, while Afflecks, the iconic independent market and shopping emporium, sits nearby. If you're heading to Manchester Art Gallery, there are no lockers, but visitors can carry suitcases or hand luggage with them; the gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm and is free to all visitors.

The National Football Museum does offer a cloakroom for bags and coats, charging £4 per bag and £2 per coat, with all items to be collected by 4:00 PM. The Palace Theatre in Manchester is known for hosting major touring musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, and one-night concerts.

Step-free access and baggage rules at attractions

Manchester Arndale, for those combining a shopping trip with sightseeing, is served by the Metrolink, with the nearest stops at Exchange Square, Market Street, and Shudehill, and opens Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 8:00pm and Sunday from 11:30am to 5:30pm.