Explore Salford

Ideally located where Salford meets Manchester on the banks of the River Irwell, Salford showcases the very best in heritage, arts, culture, sport, shopping, relaxation and stunning scenery. The city of Salford is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester made up of the towns of Salford, Eccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Walkden and Irlam.

Discover Salford's fascinating heritage through many historic places of interest both on land and water such as the picturesque Worsley village and Bridgewater Canal which played a pivotal part in the industrial revolution. Other highlights include Ordsall Hall, the haunted Grade 1 listed Tudor house, Salford Lads' Club where visitors from across the globe relive 'The Smiths' legacy and one of the most unusual libraries in the world - the Working Class Movement Library.

Salford's contribution to world cuisine goes way beyond the Eccles cake with a wide range of award winning venues which have put the city on the national map.

With over 60 parks and open spaces, visitors to Salford can explore open woodland and meadows to enjoy vibrant wildlife, lakeside walks and picnics.

The Quays, Greater Manchester’s waterfront destination boasts spectacular architecture with The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North and MediaCityUK as well as outlet shopping, watersports, cruises and sport.

With lots of things to see and do, explore and experience, make sure you plan a visit to Salford.

Essential Salford

Central Bay

Central Bay will be one of the biggest independent food and drink operations in the North; it will…

Kargo MKT

Explore Kargo MKT, a diverse food hall in Salford offering an array of local and international…

Lowry

A magnificent building alongside Salford Quays, inside visitors will find three stunning theatres…

Pier Eight

Pier Eight serves two modern British menus including a casual dining/bar menu and formal menu within…

Things to do in Salford

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Lowry

A magnificent building alongside Salford Quays, inside visitors will find three stunning theatres…

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Between the Earth and the Sky: Capturing Nature's Fleeting Moments in Print, Photo, and Film 13 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Between the Earth and the Sky: Capturing Nature's Fleeting Moments in Print, Photo, and Film

A New Contemporary Exhibition Exploring Nature's Fleeting Moments New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery…

Dear England 13 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Dear England

The National Theatre’s Olivier-Award winning smash hit is coming to Salford for four weeks…

Guess How Much I Love Youâ„¢ - A Garden Adventure Trail 13 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Guess How Much I Love Youâ„¢ - A Garden Adventure Trail

Starting on Saturday 15 February and continuing all year, explore the Guess How Much I Love…

HighRise Entertainment: Lil.Miss.Lady 13 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

HighRise Entertainment: Lil.Miss.Lady

Part rave, part drama – LIL.MISS.LADY (Lady Lykez) explores the history of Grime through the…

Kargo on the Docks 13 Jun 2025 - 07 Sep 2025

Kargo on the Docks

MediaCity’s popular outdoor dining concept Kargo on the Docks is set to return to the…

LOWRY 360: Celebrating 25th anniversary 13 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

LOWRY 360: Celebrating 25th anniversary

Get ready for the excitement as Lowry celebrates a quarter-century of creativity and inspiration…

Lowry Youth Dance Project 13 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Thursdays 4.45 - 5.45 pm Calling young people aged 9-16 who love to move! Take part in this…

Modern Life: The LS Lowry Collection 13 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Modern Life: The LS Lowry Collection

Lowry is home to the world’s largest public collection of paintings and drawings by LS Lowry…

Screen on the Docks 13 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Screen on the Docks

Screen on the Docks – FREE OPEN-AIR SCREEN! Our waterside screen is back and better than ever!…

Stories – Brought To Life 13 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Stories – Brought To Life

Stories – Brought to Life, a new ground-breaking experience presented by FRAMELESS…

Tina Cruise 13 Jun 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Tina Cruise

Join the Isabella for a thrilling night of Tina Turner courtesy of Janet Jaye ! A night of amazing…

Brewery Tour and Tasting 14 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2027

Brewery Tour and Tasting

Step behind the scenes at SEVEN BRO7HERS in Salford and discover where the beer magic brews. This…

Ghosts In Space - Theatrical 14 Jun 2025 -

Ghosts In Space - Theatrical

The Ghosts have found themselves in theatre with a new variety for you! They are branching…

Father's Day Cruise 15 Jun 2025 -

Father's Day Cruise

This Father's Day, swap the usual gifts for something truly memorable – a one-hour scenic…

Father’s Day at Kargo MKT 15 Jun 2025 -

Father’s Day at Kargo MKT

Celebrate Father's Day at Kargo, Quayside.  Ready to rewrite the Father’s Day…

The Lost Music of Auschwitz 15 Jun 2025 -

The Lost Music of Auschwitz

In the depths of Auschwitz, amid unimaginable cruelty, music echoed through the camp. Orchestras…

Salford Dance Explosion 2025 16 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025

Salford Dance Explosion 2025

A four day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges, higher educational settings…

Pendleton Showcase: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Pendleton Showcase: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame

Get ready for a riotous ride through chaos and corruption in Accidental Death of an Anarchist…

Adele Cruise 20 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Adele Cruise

A night not to be forgotten with an amazing set of Adele hits performed by tribute artist Lareena…

Bridgewater Lates: Summer Solstice 20 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Bridgewater Lates: Summer Solstice

This year's Summer Solstice will be celebrated at RHS Garden Bridgewater with a special…

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading…

Damhouse 1940's weekend 21 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Damhouse 1940's weekend

A full weekend of all things 1940's, living history groups, military vehicles, vintage cars…

Eid Musical Evening MACFEST 2025 21 Jun 2025 -

Eid Musical Evening MACFEST 2025

Join MACFEST for a marvellous Eid musical evening at the Lowry in Salford Quays. Like previous…

Salford Pride presents The Pink Picnic 21 Jun 2025 -

Salford Pride presents The Pink Picnic

The Pink Picnic is Salford's annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Non-binary plus (LGBT+)…

The Showstoppers' Kids Show 21 Jun 2025 -

The Showstoppers' Kids Show

An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers…

Where to eat and drink in Salford

11 Central

11 Central bar and microbrewery based at Central Bay, is a brand new concept inspired by unexpected…

Blanconero

Step into Blanconero, your chill Italian coffee shop and deli, where the coffee's strong, the…

Cuppapug

Cuppapug, which launched in London in 2022 and sees customers travel from all over the globe to…

Doughfinity

Handmade Artisan Filled Doughnuts. Made fresh to order. Cater for parties, events, festivals and…

George's

Set in a magnificent traditional building with a contemporary edge, this picturesque location and…

Jolly Carter

Guests will find a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in this family run pub. On offer is a fine…

Leo + Roobs

Leo and Roobs is a vibrant neighbourhood café in the Blackfriars area of Salford, created by…

Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak Street Food is a Malaysian takeaway located at The Vibe. Malaysian cuisine is complex and…

The Quays

Delightful 19th century oak beamed coffee house and delicatessen located in the heart of the…

Where to stay in Salford

Culture Made In Salford

Home to world-class museums and galleries and unique spaces for artists and makers, Salford has a rich cultural offering with community at its centre.

Islington Mill

Discover Islington Mill, a vibrant space that’s home to over 100 resident artists and collectives.

Maxwell Hall

Discover the story of Maxwell Hall, a legendary music venue that hosted some of the world’s biggest…

Salford Lads Club

Discover Salford Lads’ Club, a building packed with history, heritage and an iconic musical…

The Lowry

Discover The Lowry, a multi-purpose arts venue that hosts some of the region’s best theatre and is…

Walk the Plank

Discover Walk the Plank, a team of outdoor arts experts who create and produce outstanding moments…

Salford's Green Spaces

View our series of eight short films celebrating Salford’s abundance of beautiful green spaces and its brilliance as a place to live, work, invest, visit and study. The films demonstrate Salford’s green credentials through interviews with individuals linked to a variety of green locations across the borough. The films provide a broad overview of the different types of green spaces in Salford, with interviewees ranging from local families to park rangers to gardeners, community groups, academics and the head of the new RHS Garden Bridgewater in Worsley.

Salford blogs

Health and Wellness activities in Greater Manchester

Revitalize your senses in Greater Manchester with Visit Manchester’s guide to health and wellness activities. Unwind in luxurious spas, rejuvenate with wellness experiences and discover the city’s hidden gems for relaxation. Highly trained therapists at The Spa & Gym at Edwardian Manchester will…

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