The Great Northern is a shopping and leisure center with enough entertainment to keep you occupied all day that's settled in a former railroad goods distribution warehouse. Inside, you'll find shopping, food, beverages and entertainment that can keep you engaged all day long and into the night.

The whole family can find fun at this shopping mall, though some attractions like the casino are catered toward adults. Most people spend about 2 or 3 hours here, but given the extent of things to do, it's not surprising when people make an entire day trip out of this shopping mall.

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The Great Northern highlights

The shopping opportunities at The Great Northern are quite impressive, with clothes, furniture and other contemporary and luxurious offerings available. Like at other popular shopping malls, you'll also find a movie theater with 16 screens showcasing the latest releases.

In addition to the standard fare, you'll also find a bowling alley here with 8 lanes and an attached restaurant and cocktail bar. If you're looking for something a bit more interesting, you can stop by the urban ax throwing center or the virtual reality gaming center. The latter is especially memorable thanks to its family-friendly offerings you can't get at home.

Good to know when visiting The Great Northern

Getting to The Great Northern is easy thanks to the variety of transportation options available. If you're driving yourself, you can take advantage of the onsite carpark with 1,200 spaces. Just keep in mind that it's £5 to park for up to 24 hours, and they don't accept cash payments.

You can also take the train if you don't have a automobile of your own. Deansgate Station is just a 5-minute walk from the shopping mall under the railroad bridge. Piccadilly and Victoria stations are fairly close as well being just 20 minutes away on foot.

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The Great Northern in Manchester

Location: 235 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4EN, UK

Open: 24/7

Phone: +44 (0)1618 328136