Manchester welcomes millions of visitors each year and there are plenty of reasons why – football, music, festivals, shopping, the list goes on. And every year, there are also a good number of famous faces among them.
There have been several events over the last 12 months that have brought celebrities to Manchester, including Royal visits for the opening of the arena bombing memorial and in the wake of the Queen’s death, but most of the time celebs are either spotted dining at swanky restaurants after a gig or on the streets filming for their upcoming projects.
Here’s a look back at some of the celebrity tourists spotted in 2022.
Have you been lucky enough to see any of them?
Here’s a look back at some of the celebrity tourists spotted in 2022.
5. Gordon Ramsay
The foul-mouthed celebrity chef popped into Salford cake cafe Loaf while filming in June. He reportedly ordered a slice of a Manchester Tart cake. Credit: David Buchan Photo: David Buchan
6. Helena Bonham Carter
The actress was spotted at Salford Lads’ Club in May. She was filming for a new series by acclaimed showrunner Russel T. Davies, where she plays legendary British soap actress Noele Gordon. (Photo: Getty Images)
7. Jason Derulo
The Singer was spotted at newly-opened, high-end Japanese restaurant MUSU at the beginning of December. Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images
8. Dua Lipa
After the opening night of her Future Nostalgia tour at the AO arena in May, the singer was seen enjoying a meal at Stockport restaurant Where the Light Gets in. Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)