Salford Quays
A waterfront cultural district on the former docks of the Manchester Ship Canal, home to The Lowry, the north branch of the Imperial War Museum and MediaCityUK. Good for a half-day stroll.
Salford Quays was the terminus of the Manchester Ship Canal, and after the port declined in the 1980s it was redeveloped into a modern waterfront district. Along the waterside path you can visit The Lowry, MediaCityUK (home to the BBC and ITV), the IWM North, and across the bridge, Old Trafford Stadium. Several distinctive footbridges are great for photos. In summer, you can swim or paddleboard in the open water of the docks. Take the Metrolink Pink or Purple line to MediaCityUK or Harbour City station, about 15 to 20 minutes from the city centre.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Lowry
- MediaCityUK
- Imperial War Museum North
- Old Trafford
- Aviva Studios (Factory International)
- Science and Industry Museum
- Castlefield
- People's History Museum