New Greater Manchester Good Night Out Guide published with advice for safer nights out
- Refreshed Good Night Out Guide launched to support safer nights across Greater Manchester
- Practical advice and trusted services highlighted for students, residents, and visitors
- Copies distributed to students and nightlife venues, with posters across the city and messages on public transport
A refreshed version of the Good Night Out Guide has been launched to help ensure everyone can enjoy a safe and memorable night out in Greater Manchester.
The guide, which has been updated following feedback from students and partners, offers practical advice and signposts to trusted services available in the city. Whether you're heading out with friends, celebrating a special occasion or visiting for the first time, the guide is designed to help people plan ahead and stay safe.
This year’s edition features clearer advice, updated information, and a more accessible format. It includes:
- Details of safe spaces and trusted services available during nights out
- Guidance on what to do if something goes wrong, including advice on drink spiking
- How and where to report incidents
- Information on support services for anyone who needs help
The guide is being distributed to students as they arrive in Manchester, with posters on display in bars, clubs, and other nightlife venues. Key safety messages are also being promoted across the city's bus and tram networks.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester for Safer and Stronger Communities, said:
“We’re proud of Greater Manchester’s reputation as a thriving city with a strong night-time economy, where people young and old can enjoy all the city-region has to offer. We know how important it is for people to feel safe on a night out which is why our Good Night Out Guide is so important to us. It is great to see the guide updated following all the important feedback we’ve received from people across the city-region.”
Spencer Davies, Head of Advice and Response at the University of Manchester, said, said:
“As a University, and with our other city university partners, we are deeply invested in protecting and supporting our students.
“Being part of the University of Manchester means saying yes to respect, yes to challenging discrimination and harassment, and yes to safety.
“We know the ecosystem of University life very much extends into the city. So we are delighted that the City of Manchester shares our aims on student safety and wellbeing and reinforces them in a very practical way through the Good Night Out Guide.”
Councillor Joanna Midgley, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said:
"Manchester's nightlife is a huge draw for the students we are about to welcome to our city, and we are incredibly proud of the cultural scene that has made Manchester world famous.
"But we want everyone who enjoys our night time economy to be able to do so safely, which is where the Good Night Out Guide comes in. Working with our partners across the city as well as with students it has been created to provide them with the knowledge to have the best experience possible when going out in Manchester.”
Superintendent Nicola Williams of GMP’s City Centre policing team, said:
“It is important to us that everyone feels safe when they go on nights out in our thriving city.
"Our dedicated operation on Peter Street reduced rape and robbery offences over a two-year period and promoted reporting of incidents such as spiking. We have recently increased our presence across other busy nightlife hotspots such as the Northern Quarter and the Village with the same goal, and hand out prevention materials and the Good Night Out Guide to patrons.
“We encourage everyone to report crime to us, so that we can act.”
By updating the guide and sharing it widely, Greater Manchester is reinforcing its commitment to creating a nightlife that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all.
Article Published: 12/09/2025 11:05 AM