Monday, July 27, 2020

Urban Exploration - Central Retail Park in Manchester

A look at what's left of the old Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester.


Central Retail Park in Manchester

We went for a walk in Manchester city centre for the first time since March on Friday.

We've spent the pandemic within the confines of Stockport borough, save for a few incursions over the border to Fallowfield, Didsbury and Parrs Wood, so it was nice to see some different sights for a change.

Last year we'd walked past the old Central Retail Park in Ancoats and saw the beginning of the work to demolish the retail units. The site looks quite different now.

Central Retail Park in Manchester
Desolate

Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester
The last signs standing

Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester
A view of the entrance roundabout
 
Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester
This was where Toys R Us used to be!

Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester
An old way in

There are plans to turn the area into a car park.

Central Retail Park in Ancoats, Manchester
It's already looking car parky

It was a good spot to practice social distancing.

Related blog posts:
- Manchester
- Urban exploration
- Toys R Us at the Central Retail Park in Manchester
- Lost shops - Toys R Us in Ancoats, Manchester

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