Guidebook for Salford & Manchester
Arts & Culture
Salford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s ‘first free public library’, which opened in January 1850, followed in November by a museum and art gallery. The building was a mansion house known as Lark Hill, which had been built in the 1790s and has given its name to the famous Lark Hill Place; a Victorian street within the museum.
Website: https://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/salford-museum
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
CrescentSalford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s ‘first free public library’, which opened in January 1850, followed in November by a museum and art gallery. The building was a mansion house known as Lark Hill, which had been built in the 1790s and has given its name to the famous Lark Hill Place; a Victorian street within the museum.
Website: https://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/salford-museum
Ordsall Hall has had a long and interesting history with many different uses since it was first mentioned in records in 1177. Today, it is a welcoming and friendly historic house telling the story of the Hall and some of the people who made it their home. Website: https://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/ordsall-hall
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Ordsall Hall
322 Ordsall LnOrdsall Hall has had a long and interesting history with many different uses since it was first mentioned in records in 1177. Today, it is a welcoming and friendly historic house telling the story of the Hall and some of the people who made it their home. Website: https://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/ordsall-hall
2020 sees the start of building renovations at Islington Mill, home to more than 50 artisan businesses and 100 artists. Over the last 15 years they've supported more than 5,000 artists from 35 countries. More than 15,000 people visit the building every year.
Created in 2000, Islington Mill remains a work in progress; an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community.
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Islington Mill
Oldfield Road2020 sees the start of building renovations at Islington Mill, home to more than 50 artisan businesses and 100 artists. Over the last 15 years they've supported more than 5,000 artists from 35 countries. More than 15,000 people visit the building every year.
Created in 2000, Islington Mill remains a work in progress; an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community.
An ultra-modern waterside arts complex with two theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
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The Lowry
8 The QuaysAn ultra-modern waterside arts complex with two theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
Home of the BBC and ITV. To find out more, visit http://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/destination/whats-on
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MediaCityUK station
Home of the BBC and ITV. To find out more, visit http://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/destination/whats-on
Every year, thousands of people visit Salford Lads' Club. From fans of The Smiths and Manchester music to A Taste of Honey and Coronation Street, the club is a major tourist attraction. Visitors also come to trace their family history, on heritage open days or to see the club in action. Open to the public every Saturday from 11am to 2pm.
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Salford Lads' Club
Saint Ignatius WalkEvery year, thousands of people visit Salford Lads' Club. From fans of The Smiths and Manchester music to A Taste of Honey and Coronation Street, the club is a major tourist attraction. Visitors also come to trace their family history, on heritage open days or to see the club in action. Open to the public every Saturday from 11am to 2pm.
Chetham’s Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world. It is an independent charity and remains open to readers and visitors free of charge, although they suggest a minimum donation of £3. http://library.chethams.com/about/visiting/
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Chetham's Library
Long MillgateChetham’s Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world. It is an independent charity and remains open to readers and visitors free of charge, although they suggest a minimum donation of £3. http://library.chethams.com/about/visiting/
The John Rylands Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate in Manchester city centre. The library, which opened to the public in 1900, was founded by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband, John Rylands.
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The John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateThe John Rylands Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate in Manchester city centre. The library, which opened to the public in 1900, was founded by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband, John Rylands.
Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8888
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Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetManchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8888
Salford Arts Theatre is a charming 112 seater theatre in the heart of the Salford community. Salford Arts theatre aims to make theatre accessible giving opportunity to the community and those who want to work with in the creative industry. We are the only independent theatre in Salford and are self-funded. Visit: http://www.salfordartstheatre.com/about-us
Salford Arts Theatre
Off Liverpool StSalford Arts Theatre is a charming 112 seater theatre in the heart of the Salford community. Salford Arts theatre aims to make theatre accessible giving opportunity to the community and those who want to work with in the creative industry. We are the only independent theatre in Salford and are self-funded. Visit: http://www.salfordartstheatre.com/about-us
Former Edwardian pumping station on the banks of the River Irwell housing displays on local and national working-class life. Visit the Left Bank Cafe and gift shop.
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Museo de la Historia del Pueblo
Left BankFormer Edwardian pumping station on the banks of the River Irwell housing displays on local and national working-class life. Visit the Left Bank Cafe and gift shop.
The Opera House is a Grade II listed building on Quay Street, Manchester and seats 1,920. It's a commercial theatre that plays host to touring musicals, ballet, concerts and a Christmas pantomime.
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Manchester Opera House
3 Quay StThe Opera House is a Grade II listed building on Quay Street, Manchester and seats 1,920. It's a commercial theatre that plays host to touring musicals, ballet, concerts and a Christmas pantomime.
HOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film in Manchester that opened in 2015 as part of the First Street development.
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HOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlHOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film in Manchester that opened in 2015 as part of the First Street development.
Parks & Nature
Landscaped park with a play area and sports pitches, also home to Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Peel Park
The CrescentLandscaped park with a play area and sports pitches, also home to Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
Buile Hill is the largest and most popular park in Salford. It has a long and varied history, with links to many important historical figures. It's also included on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
The park includes a tree trail, pitch and putt, tennis courts, picnic spaces, play area and cafe.
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Parque Buile Hill
Eccles Old RoadBuile Hill is the largest and most popular park in Salford. It has a long and varied history, with links to many important historical figures. It's also included on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
The park includes a tree trail, pitch and putt, tennis courts, picnic spaces, play area and cafe.
Heaton Park is a municipal park covering an area of over 600 acres. The park includes the grounds of a Grade I listed, neoclassical 18th century country house, Heaton Hall.
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Heaton Park
Sheepfoot LaneHeaton Park is a municipal park covering an area of over 600 acres. The park includes the grounds of a Grade I listed, neoclassical 18th century country house, Heaton Hall.
Clifton Country Park Local Nature Reserve is approximately 48 hectares of scenic urban fringe countryside in Salford, with woods, meadows, ponds and a lake to explore and remnants of the city's industrial past to discover.
It is hidden away in the Irwell Valley just a few miles from Salford city centre and easily accessible from the A666. The Country Park was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2005, and in 2006 and 2007 it was awarded a prestigious Green Flag award.
Clifton Country Park
Clifton House RoadClifton Country Park Local Nature Reserve is approximately 48 hectares of scenic urban fringe countryside in Salford, with woods, meadows, ponds and a lake to explore and remnants of the city's industrial past to discover.
It is hidden away in the Irwell Valley just a few miles from Salford city centre and easily accessible from the A666. The Country Park was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2005, and in 2006 and 2007 it was awarded a prestigious Green Flag award.
Just half a mile north of Walkden town centre, Blackleach Country Park is a green haven right on your doorstep.
Officially designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2004 and holder of the prestigious Green Flag award - Blackleach is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, take a picnic, go fishing, feed the ducks or simply enjoy the local wildlife.
The site is easily accessible by car or bus from the A575 and links can be made with other countryside areas via the network of former railway lines which have been developed as safe, off-road footpaths and cycle routes. For more information visit https://www.salford.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/salford-parks/blackleach-country-park/
Blackleach Country Park
John StreetJust half a mile north of Walkden town centre, Blackleach Country Park is a green haven right on your doorstep.
Officially designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2004 and holder of the prestigious Green Flag award - Blackleach is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, take a picnic, go fishing, feed the ducks or simply enjoy the local wildlife.
The site is easily accessible by car or bus from the A575 and links can be made with other countryside areas via the network of former railway lines which have been developed as safe, off-road footpaths and cycle routes. For more information visit https://www.salford.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/salford-parks/blackleach-country-park/
Food Scene
Lime is an independent restaurant and bar with a passion for sourcing local, seasonal produce, creating fresh menus prepared daily on site. They serve an assortment of delicious cocktails, the finest old and new wines and an extensive selection of continental lagers and real ales. Lime is located opposite the Lowry Theatre on the modern waterfront destination that is Salford Quays, home to MediaCity.
Lime
The QuaysLime is an independent restaurant and bar with a passion for sourcing local, seasonal produce, creating fresh menus prepared daily on site. They serve an assortment of delicious cocktails, the finest old and new wines and an extensive selection of continental lagers and real ales. Lime is located opposite the Lowry Theatre on the modern waterfront destination that is Salford Quays, home to MediaCity.
CAU Media City is right at the heart of the action. Within walking distance of Old Trafford and the Lowry Theatre, and just 15 minutes by Metrolink from Manchester city centre, it’s got a great buzz and a menu to match. With outdoor space to catch the summer sun, it’s the perfect place to relax with a cocktail or two.
CAU Steak Restaurant - Media City
CAU Media City is right at the heart of the action. Within walking distance of Old Trafford and the Lowry Theatre, and just 15 minutes by Metrolink from Manchester city centre, it’s got a great buzz and a menu to match. With outdoor space to catch the summer sun, it’s the perfect place to relax with a cocktail or two.
Love Balti Manchester
169 Langworthy RdFresh food with takeout/delivery available.
Small 'no frills' cafe serving the best full English breakfast in Salford. Exceptional value for money and friendly staff. Take-out service available so phone and collect your breakfast if preferred.
Woodies Cafe
183 Langworthy RdSmall 'no frills' cafe serving the best full English breakfast in Salford. Exceptional value for money and friendly staff. Take-out service available so phone and collect your breakfast if preferred.
Mana
42 Blossom StMichelin star restaurant in Manchester city centre.
Rustic Italian dishes with a twist offered in a hip, minimalist space with sidewalk seating. Address: Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street, Salford M3 5JF - Visit http://www.veromoderno.co.uk/
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Vero Moderno
Chapel StreetRustic Italian dishes with a twist offered in a hip, minimalist space with sidewalk seating. Address: Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street, Salford M3 5JF - Visit http://www.veromoderno.co.uk/
Essentials
Groceries and essentials. Open daily 8am to 9pm (Sundays 10am-4pm).
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Lidl
68 Fitzwarren StGroceries and essentials. Open daily 8am to 9pm (Sundays 10am-4pm).
Boots Pharmacy
103 Crumpsall LaneOpens Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Saturday 9-1pm. Closed Sunday. Phone: 0161 736 1258
Upmarket grocery chain focused on regional produce, with specialist fish, meat and deli departments. Opens daily. Hours 7am-10pm (Sunday 11am-5pm).
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Booths, MediaCityUK
Upmarket grocery chain focused on regional produce, with specialist fish, meat and deli departments. Opens daily. Hours 7am-10pm (Sunday 11am-5pm).
Mini-market, open every day for groceries, alcohol and newspapers. Hours 6am-10pm (Sat & Sun 7am-10pm).
One Stop
180-182 Langworthy RdMini-market, open every day for groceries, alcohol and newspapers. Hours 6am-10pm (Sat & Sun 7am-10pm).
Address: Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5JG - Open daily from 6am (Sunday from 11am).
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Tesco Extra
Bolton RoadAddress: Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5JG - Open daily from 6am (Sunday from 11am).
Sainsbury's (including Lloyds Pharmacy). ADDRESS: 100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QU - Opens daily from 7am (Sunday from 11am).
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Sainsbury's
100 Regent RdSainsbury's (including Lloyds Pharmacy). ADDRESS: 100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QU - Opens daily from 7am (Sunday from 11am).
Getting Around
Langworthy tram stop on the Eccles Line (E) of Greater Manchester's Metrolink system.
Address: Eccles New Road, Salford, M5 5GH
Langworthy Station
Langworthy tram stop on the Eccles Line (E) of Greater Manchester's Metrolink system.
Address: Eccles New Road, Salford, M5 5GH
Good local & regional rail links with a direct line to/from Manchester Airport.
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Salford Crescent station
Good local & regional rail links with a direct line to/from Manchester Airport.
Entertainment & Activities
Chill Factorᵉ is the UK's longest indoor ski slope; a £31M real snow centre located in the Trafford Park area of Greater Manchester. Visit https://www.chillfactore.com/
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Chill Factore
7 Trafford WayChill Factorᵉ is the UK's longest indoor ski slope; a £31M real snow centre located in the Trafford Park area of Greater Manchester. Visit https://www.chillfactore.com/
All the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals. Visit: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/manchester-printworks/whats-on
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Vue Cinema Manchester - Printworks
27 Withy GroveAll the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals. Visit: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/manchester-printworks/whats-on
Located in 'intu Trafford Centre'. Aerial Extreme's High Ropes Adventure Course is a fun day out involving a series of challenging obstacles set at varying heights above the ground.
Aerial Extreme
13/14 Regent CresLocated in 'intu Trafford Centre'. Aerial Extreme's High Ropes Adventure Course is a fun day out involving a series of challenging obstacles set at varying heights above the ground.
First Street includes a mix of offices, entertainment and amenities so there’s a diverse community of people, all doing different things at different times, with some great places to eat, drink and play.
There’s a host of events taking place at First Street throughout the year. From the Manchester International Festival, to live Wimbledon tennis action on the big screen, and the Christmas celebrations at First Street are amongst the best in the city.
At the heart of First Street is HOME, the North’s cultural hub for ground-breaking film, theatre and exhibitions.
First Street
First StreetFirst Street includes a mix of offices, entertainment and amenities so there’s a diverse community of people, all doing different things at different times, with some great places to eat, drink and play.
There’s a host of events taking place at First Street throughout the year. From the Manchester International Festival, to live Wimbledon tennis action on the big screen, and the Christmas celebrations at First Street are amongst the best in the city.
At the heart of First Street is HOME, the North’s cultural hub for ground-breaking film, theatre and exhibitions.
Sightseeing
Go behind the scenes at Old Trafford and see the stadium through the eyes of Manchester United greats themselves.
The 70 minute (approx.) tours run 7 days a week from 09:40 to 16:30 except on match days where restrictions will be in place. Visit - http://www.manutd.com/en/Visit-Old-Trafford/Museum-And-Stadium-Tour/Stadium-Tour.aspx
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Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayGo behind the scenes at Old Trafford and see the stadium through the eyes of Manchester United greats themselves.
The 70 minute (approx.) tours run 7 days a week from 09:40 to 16:30 except on match days where restrictions will be in place. Visit - http://www.manutd.com/en/Visit-Old-Trafford/Museum-And-Stadium-Tour/Stadium-Tour.aspx
Coronation Street The Tour gives you the chance to explore the sensational outdoor sets at MediaCityUK.
An 80 minute experience taking in the exterior sets of Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended, never before seen Victoria Street.
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Coronation Street The Tour
Trafford Wharf RoadCoronation Street The Tour gives you the chance to explore the sensational outdoor sets at MediaCityUK.
An 80 minute experience taking in the exterior sets of Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended, never before seen Victoria Street.
The National Football Museum is England’s national museum of football. It is based in the Urbis building in Manchester city centre, and preserves, conserves and displays important collections of football memorabilia.
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Museo Nacional de Fútbol
Todd StreetThe National Football Museum is England’s national museum of football. It is based in the Urbis building in Manchester city centre, and preserves, conserves and displays important collections of football memorabilia.
BBC Tour at MediaCityUK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/media_city
CBBC Interactive Tour for kids aged 6-11 years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/cbbc_interactive
IMPORTANT - Photo ID and Security
Please note that visitors to the BBC (aged 18 or over) must bring photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or travel card.
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BBC Dock House
The QuaysBBC Tour at MediaCityUK
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/media_city
CBBC Interactive Tour for kids aged 6-11 years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/cbbc_interactive
IMPORTANT - Photo ID and Security
Please note that visitors to the BBC (aged 18 or over) must bring photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or travel card.