Where to Escape the Noise Without Leaving the City

Is the fast-paced city life getting overwhelming? Do you want to find somewhere to relax without leaving the city? Sometimes, you need a break from Manchester city centre, even if it feels like home. 

Square Gardens has the local inside knowledge you need to live a balanced lifestyle in the city centre.  Check out our list of hidden gems to escape the noise without leaving the city–just minutes from your home.

St John’s Gardens

It’s important to look after your well-being. Perfect for remote workers looking for a quiet spot at lunch away from the screens, St John’s Garden is a peaceful retreat next to Spinningfields, only a mile from The Fernley. 

Without a doubt, one of the best places to relax in Manchester with a picnic or your favourite book, you can escape the noise & hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in this small yet secluded space.

Angel Meadow Park

Prepare for the ultimate space to switch off; it’s as if you’re in the countryside without leaving the city. Shady trees and away from busy roads, this secluded and meditative atmosphere allows people to enjoy undisturbed peace.

Angel Meadow Park is located near the Green Quarter, lined with trees and open fields–ideal if you want to be alone with your thoughts or get some steps in after work. 

The Reading Room at Manchester Central Library

Manchester Central Library’s Reading Room is one of the most peaceful places in Manchester–perfect for a silent indoor spot during the colder months. 

Whether studying, journaling, reflecting, or reading, one of the city’s most iconic buildings offers a silent space to escape the noise of the lively city atmosphere and ease the mind. 

Manchester Central Library is only 0.6 miles from Square Gardens, so you’re just a stroll away from complete silence–perfect to revise or unwind.

Whitworth Locke Conservatory

Sometimes, you want a solo drink without company–just you and your thoughts. 

If you’re looking for an indoor escape with greenery and a calm ambiance, Whitworth Locke Conservatory is a beautiful space to unwind.

Romanticise your life with your favourite cocktail and read the chapter in that book you’ve been dying to finish.

Cathedral Gardens

Cathedral Gardens is a spacious, open-air garden between Manchester Cathedral and the National Football Museum–an ideal retreat from the urban buzz to immerse yourself in peaceful surroundings.

Water fountains, natural stone architecture, and luscious greenery make this underrated gem a relaxation haven for walks with headphones, watching the world go by before rush hour or enjoying lunch away from your screen.

Castlefield Basin & Towpaths

Unwind and recharge with a sublime canal-side walk and moored boats. 

At 1.5 miles long, this loop is perfect for an undisturbed jog or a stroll to destress after work. 

Soak up Manchester’s heritage and embrace the peaceful waterside, tucked away from the noisy traffic.

Castlefield Basin & Towpaths blends idyllic scenery and seclusion to create one of the most peaceful places in Manchester. Located near the south of Deansgate, this canal walk is less than a mile from Square Gardens.

Mayfield Park

Mayfield Park offers a serene space to clear your mind with a run, share a picnic with a loved one or friend, or come alone with a book; it’s time to swap the urban congestion with 6.5-acres of refreshing greenery.

Switch off the city centre lifestyle whenever you choose. Leave behind the traffic and overcrowded pavements and reset in this beautiful retreat. It’s less than a mile from Square Gardens, so you can head over there to relax during your lunch break.

Sackville Gardens

Sackville Gardens is a public garden located a 13-minute walk from Square Gardens. Tucked away from Oxford Street, the memorials and leafy trees offer a quiet space to soak up some history and unwind under the shade. 

Unplug from work, lose yourself in nature, and forget the inner city noise. Life seems much easier after you take a moment for yourself.

Experience City Life Balance at Square Gardens

Are you looking to enjoy city life but also experience a slice of peace and quiet for your mental health and wellbeing? 

Square Gardens offers city living near some of the best quiet places in Manchester city centre.

Get in touch today and discover your new home at Square Gardens. Strike the perfect balance of social life and well-being without leaving the city.