Castlefield basins
Canals meet beneath railway viaducts at the southwestern corner of the centre. The overlapping water, rail and street lines make this the most detailed corner of the print.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Manchester Map Poster & Print
53.4809° N / 2.2374° W
Canals, rivers and railway viaducts tangled around a compact centre inside the ring of the M60
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Manchester in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Manchester, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Manchester at home
The map
About this Manchester map poster
Manchester's centre is small, but the map is layered. The River Irwell curves along its western edge and separates it from Salford, while the Medlock and the Irk run in partly hidden channels nearby. Across all of this runs a network of canals, with the Rochdale, the Ashton and the Bridgewater meeting around Castlefield. Railway viaducts cross over them on long brick arches.
That network is a record of the city's industrial role. Manchester is often described as the first industrial city, and the canal basins and warehouses of Castlefield and Ancoats were built to move cotton and coal. The Bridgewater Canal, opened in the 1760s, is widely regarded as the start of Britain's canal age. The M60 motorway now encloses the wider city in a full orbital ring.
A Manchester map poster shows how much history sits in the tight city-centre grid. The Northern Quarter's close street pattern, the curve of the Mancunian Way, the Irwell's meanders toward Salford Quays and the dark lines of the canals all appear together. Framed wider, the docks at Salford Quays and the ring of the M60 give the print a clear outer edge.
- Population
- 569,000
- Coordinates
- 53.4809° N / 2.2374° W
- Elevation
- 51 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Manchester, United Kingdom
River Irwell
The river winds between Manchester and Salford before opening into the broad docks of Salford Quays, giving the poster a strong curving line on its western side.
Northern Quarter grid
A tight pattern of narrow streets just north of Piccadilly, once warehouses and now shops and studios. It shows as a fine texture close to the centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Manchester
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Manchester
A map that means something
Manchester inspires loyalty, whether to a neighbourhood, a university, a football club or simply the place you grew up. A clean map says that without logos or slogans, and it looks at home in a flat or an office.
Personalise the title, add a subtitle such as a district or date, and set the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir suits the brick-and-canal character especially well.
Order the Manchester posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Manchester map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Manchester poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Manchester poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Manchester poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Manchester poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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