Beacon of Hope

The Beacon of Hope in Sackville Gardens is Manchester’s memorial to people who have died from or been affected by HIV and AIDS.

Unveiled in 2000, the memorial takes the form of a stone column topped by a glass beacon and sits just steps from Canal Street in the heart of the Gay Village.

It remains an important place of remembrance for Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community and is particularly significant during events including World AIDS Day.