39 small format screens inside Manchester’s leading retail destination

The Loop, Arndale is made up of 19 double-sided and 1 single-sided full motion screens in handpicked, high-traffic locations throughout Manchester Arndale. Enhanced by Ocean Labs technologies, these screens provide a dynamic canvas perfectly suited to pedestrian engagement and delivering brand impact.

Your brand can profit from the halo effect of a UK wide network, combining The Loop, Arndale with our small format screens in Birmingham, London and Edinburgh.

Combine The Loop, Arndale with Arndale Media Wall to make your media plan work harder and benefit from the priming effects of large format. When audiences view premium sites and are then re-engaged through standard OOH, brands see a 27% uplift in engagement* – so Manchester Arndale is a prime location for an unbeatable brand takeover.

*NeuroInsight and Ocean Outdoor, “The Vital Ingredient”, 2023

Location details

Location Manchester
Format Small Format Digital
Network The Loop Manchester
Enabled Tech Ocean Mobile Augmented Reality Ocean Play Ocean React Ocean Stream
Dimensions 1m wide by 2m high (39 screens)
Height 1.87m
Width 1.05m
Resolution 1080 x 1920px
Downloads Production Specifications

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A portrait digital screen inside the Arndale Centre, Manchester, showing a food advert as shoppers pass.

The Location

Manchester Arndale is one of the UK’s top shopping destinations, attracting over 42m visitors each year.¹ Home to more than 200 stores including Apple, Urban Outfitters and Next, alongside a divers mix of restaurants, bars and leisure venues, Arndale offers a full day to night experience for visitors. It’s perfectly positioned in the centre of Manchester’s pedestrianised retail zone, connecting Market Street, Exchange Square and Northern Quarter, creating long dwell times and repeat footfall.

Manchester Arndale Centre, 2026

Market Street

Market Street is a vibrant pedestrianised retail street and one of the city’s key shopping destinations. It stretches Moseley Street to St Marys Gate, connecting Manchester Arndale and high street retailers such as Uniqlo. Its central location also provides convenient access to public transportation and during festive seasons, the street hosts portions of Manchester’s famous Christmas markets.

Northern Quarter

Manchester’s Northern Quarter is one of the city’s most vibrant and sought after districts, known for its mix of independent shops, bars and diverse restaurants. With consistently high footfall from tourists, workers and residents, the area benefits from a young, creative and affluent local population. Its central location, distinctive character and reputation as a cultural hotspot make it a city hotspot.