Manchester Influencers: Our 10 Top Picks for 2026
Manchester is a hive of activity for people of all ages, ethnicities and interests. The bustling north-west city is a hub for fashion, food, nightlife, sports, music and so much more. It's no wonder so many influencers are based around Manchester!
As a Manchester-based agency ourselves, this one is close to our hearts here at Find Your Influencer. Below, we'll run through ten top picks for influencers in Manchester. You'll find out about their specialities, platforms, follower counts and an example of what they do best.
10 best influencers in Manchester for fashion, food, health, beauty & so much more!
Laurie Elle
Best known for her short dancing videos, Laurie Elle is a health, lifestyle, fashion and beauty influencer based in Manchester and London.
She shares shortform video content on both TikTok and Instagram, with longer videos like tutorials and workouts on YouTube.
Followers on Instagram also get snaps of her travels, fashion and beauty products and day-to-day life.
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Kerry Ingram
Kerry Ingram is a Manchester-based actor, known for her role in Matilda the Musical. She posts a mixture of images and reels on Instagram with short videos on TikTok.
Her interests range from travel and lifestyle to fashion and beauty. This includes plenty of content from venues in and around Manchester as well as further afield.
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Sophia Rosemary
Sophia is a fashion influencer based in Manchester, with her own vintage shop in Stockport. She has a separate Instagram account for her shop as well as her dog: @pepthegoldenpup.
On her own Insta page, she mostly posts pictures of outfit inspiration for different occasions and seasons. Outfits are shared in video format on TikTok, so followers can see how they come together.
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Olivia Burton
As her Instagram bio displays, Olivia specialises in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. You’ll find all three of those on her Insta page, with a separate home account: @oliviaburtonhome.
Over on TikTok, she focuses on fashion with videos on styling different pieces and dressing for different occasions. The same content is available as shorts on YouTube, where she also shares longer haul videos, outfit guides and travel vlogs.
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Alice Catherine
As a blogger, Alice Catherine covers everything from fashion, beauty and travel to female health, inspiration and even playlists. This is reflected on her Instagram and TikTok pages, where you’ll find a melting pot of fashion, beauty, travel and more.
Along with Sophia Rosemary (above), she also has a podcast On The Outskirts, referring to them both living and working outside of the London blogging bubble.
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Nikitta Louise
Unlike those we’ve listed so far, Nikitta Louise is primarily a food influencer. With short videos on both Instagram and TikTok, she focuses on quick recipes that are big on flavour – or ‘good food made easy’, as she puts it herself.
You’ll also find “What I eat in a day” content mixed in for good measure, plus a separate account for home renovation: @nikittalouisehome.
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Cheryl Chan
While she might be from Manchester (as her handle @mancexplores suggests), you’ll find Cheryl all over the country and the globe in her social content.
The Manchester-based travel influencer posts travel hacks, top picks and destination guides both near and far. From central Manchester to New York and everywhere in between, Cheryl is a local guide gone global.
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Rebecca Watkinson
Rebecca Watkinson is a prominent fashion and lifestyle influencer, with other interests including beauty, travel and food.
As an F1 fan, cars also feature heavily on her socials, which comprise images and reels on Instagram plus short videos on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
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Faye Ellaby
Faye summarises her interests as “clothes, books & all the good stuff” in her bio. From a quick look on her socials, you can see that good stuff includes plenty of travel, beauty products and general lifestyle inspo.
A range of short videos are posted on both TikTok and Instagram, while the latter also features lots of image carousels, typically featuring Faye’s favourite outfits.
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Becci Horner
Another big local foodie is Becci Horner, though this time the focus is on eating rather than cooking.
Under the handle @mcr.foodie, Becci samples food from well-known eateries and hidden spots across Greater Manchester. Mouth-watering pictures on Instagram are paired with reels showcasing dishes, drinks and décor in and around the city.
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Which type of Manchester influencer is right for your brand?
With its vibrant culture and modern vibe, Manchester is something of an influencer magnet. But choosing the best candidates for your brand isn't just about finding someone with the most followers.
When you're targeting a local area like Manchester, it helps to have influencers with a more concentrated following. These include micro-influencers with 10k-100k followers and nano-influencers with 1k-10k.
Choosing from local influencers means you're more likely to share an audience with them. That's ideal for local bars, restaurants, hotels and shops that want more footfall – or just beauty and fashion brands looking to boost their exposure in the north-west.
Rather than being universally well known, these influencers will typically be followed for their knowledge of specific areas like food, fashion or fitness. That puts them in a great position to promote products related to their specialist areas.
Find Your Influencers in Manchester
If you're looking to find the right influencers in Manchester, Find Your Influencer can help. We're based right in the heart of the city at Spinningfields, so we know Manchester and its creators better than anyone. Our network of tried-and-trusted local influencers covers everything from food and fashion to fitness and travel.
We work with international names like Aldi, ITV and Amazon, as well as brands right here in Manchester. When Italian restaurant group Riva Blu, with a site in the city centre, wanted to get diners through the door, our campaign spanned 60 influencers and 279 pieces of content, reaching 2.6 million people with 25,000 engagements and £117k in earned media value.
Whether you're an established hospitality brand or an up-and-coming name in beauty or fashion, we'll help you reach the right audience with fun, engaging and authentic content.
Contact our team today to talk about your project and get started. As well as Manchester, we have a network of influencers across the UK in cities like Birmingham, Liverpool and London too.
FAQs about Manchester influencers
Thinking about working with influencers in Manchester? Here are the questions brands ask us most.
Why do influencers love Manchester?
Manchester gives creators constant material without London's costs. The city packs restaurants, bars, independent shops, music venues and two football giants into a compact centre, with the Northern Quarter and Ancoats providing endlessly photogenic backdrops. Lower living costs than London mean creators can go full-time sooner, and the city's growing media scene, from MediaCity to a thriving events calendar, keeps brand opportunities close to home. That's why so many of the UK's biggest influencers outside London are based here.
How do I find influencers in Manchester?
You can search location tags and hashtags like #manchester on Instagram and TikTok, though vetting accounts for fake followers and genuine engagement takes time. The faster route is working with an influencer agency, which will shortlist creators who match your brand, audience and budget, then handle outreach, briefs and contracts. Find Your Influencer is based in Manchester with a network of over 100,000 UK creators, and you approve the final selection before any campaign starts.
Which platform is best for influencer marketing in Manchester?
Instagram and TikTok are the main two. Instagram suits food, fashion, beauty and hospitality brands, where Stories and Reels drive visits and sales. TikTok reaches a younger audience and can deliver big organic reach quickly, especially for restaurants, bars and events. YouTube works well for longer content like reviews and vlogs. Most campaigns use a mix, matched to where your customers actually spend their time.
How much do Manchester influencers charge?
Rates depend on follower count, platform and what the campaign involves. As a rough guide, nano-influencers (1k-10k followers) often work on a gifted basis or charge under £100 per post, micro-influencers (10k-100k) typically charge somewhere between £100 and £500, and macro-influencers with 100k+ followers can charge £1,000 or more. Video content, usage rights and exclusivity all add to the cost. Working with an agency means rates are negotiated for you, with contracts and usage rights handled as part of the campaign.
Are micro-influencers better for local businesses?
Often, yes. Micro-influencers (10k-100k followers) tend to have more engaged, more local audiences than bigger names, and their recommendations feel more like word of mouth. For a Manchester bar, restaurant or shop, a creator whose followers are mostly in Greater Manchester will drive more footfall than a celebrity whose audience is spread across the country. Many local campaigns combine several micro-influencers for reach with one or two bigger names for credibility.
Do Manchester influencers work with small businesses?
Yes. Plenty of nano and micro-influencers collaborate with small and independent businesses, sometimes on a gifted basis where the product or experience is the payment - a common approach for restaurants and salons. The key is choosing creators whose audience genuinely overlaps with your customers, and being clear upfront about what content you'll receive and how you can reuse it.