9 Best Places to Propose in Manchester
If you’ve found yourself here, you’ve already made the most important decision – you’ve decided to take the next step in your relationship and pop the question, and we know how exciting and nerve-wracking that can be. We meet lots of customers who are planning to propose and are searching for the perfect ring or want to design a bespoke ring to wow their partner.
We’re often asked for tips on how best to approach the question; should you get down on one knee?; should you ask their family for their blessing?; where’s the right place to propose? So, here’s our pick of the most romantic places to propose in Manchester – we wish you the best of luck and a lifetime of future happiness together!
1. Cloud 23
First on our list of the best places to propose in Manchester is Cloud23, the stunning bar and restaurant on the 23rd floor of Beetham Tower, one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers. With breathtaking panoramic views across Manchester and beyond, take your love to the next level surrounded by the city you call home. You can book a corner for the two of you and have flowers delivered to your spot, creating the most spectacular setting to propose. You can book for afternoon tea or cocktails or, even better, order a bottle of Champagne to toast to your future, overlooking the world’s greatest city.
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2. King Street Townhouse
If you’re planning to propose on an anniversary or birthday, incorporating it as part of a weekend away can make the occasion even more special. Whether you’re from the North West or travelling from further afield, King Street Townhouse is the ideal destination for a getaway in the heart of the city. Dating back to 1872, the building now houses a beautiful restaurant, luxury spa, and even a rooftop infinity pool – the perfect place to celebrate your proposal. Manchester hotels don’t get much more romantic than this.
3. Lyme Park
Situated in Disley, Stockport, a short drive from Manchester city centre, Lyme Park is a beautiful National Trust estate that’s straight out of a period drama; Lyme Hall became Pemberley in the classic 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the ultimate romantic drama. If your fiancee-to-be is a Jane Austen fan or you’re simply looking for an appropriately grand backdrop to your proposal, look no further than Lyme Park.
4. Castlefield
Castlefield, with its locks, canals and cobbles, is one of the most striking parts of Manchester city centre. At nighttime, the area is beautifully lit, surrounded by twinkling skyscrapers. There are several stunning bridges crossing the canal that are the perfect location for a romantic stroll; pause in the middle of the bridge, surrounded by the beating heart of Manchester itself and ask the question. If you’re looking for slightly more low-key proposal ideas, Manchester’s character-packed streets and waterways offer so much choice.
5. Heaton Park
Prefer the idea of a private, outdoor proposal? Manchester’s Heaton Park, to the north of the city centre spans more than 600 acres. With secluded trails and even a boating lake, there are so many lovely places to propose in Manchester’s biggest park. You could even pack a picnic hamper, complete with celebratory fizz, to celebrate your engagement – just remember a corkscrew, a cosy blanket to cuddle up on, and of course the ring!
6. 20 Stories
20 Stories is a gorgeous bar and restaurant on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, with 360° views across the city. Book a table for date night, your anniversary or Valentine’s Day for an unforgettable proposal. Manchester is home to some of the north’s very best venues, and this is most definitely one of them.
7. The Edge at Alderley Edge
In nearby Cheshire, you’ll find The Edge, a rugged cliffside that looks out over the surrounding countryside, with amazing views across Manchester and beyond. This National Trust site in picturesque Alderley Edge is secluded, stunning in every season, and has to be one of the most breathtaking places to propose in Manchester. We especially love the idea of wrapping up for an autumn walk and popping the question, before heading to a cosy pub to celebrate close by.
8. Manchester Central Library
Where better to begin the next chapter in your unique love story than a building full of other love stories? Located right in the heart of the city centre at St Peter’s Square, Manchester Central Library has stunning stained glass windows, Georgian-style pillars and steps straight out of a fairytale. This might sound like one of the more unusual places to propose in Manchester, but also one of the most romantic and meaningful for book lovers.
9. The Place Where You Had Your First Date
The best place to propose in Manchester for you as a couple might not necessarily be a typically romantic spot, but instead somewhere that means something to the both of you, such as the site of your first date. Think back to where you first met when you’re planning your proposal, whether it was a pub, restaurant, your old university, a nice walk, or maybe even somewhere like Altrincham Market.
If you are heading over to Altrincham, Hill & Hill The Jewellers is just around the corner from the famous market, so you can pop the question then browse engagement rings together in our beautiful, welcoming jewellers’ shop to seal the deal. We hope to see you back to choose your wedding rings one day too!
