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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Bank of Dave The Musical 11 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Bank of Dave The Musical

"If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's this: everybody hates bankers…

Brewery Tour and Tasting 11 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2027

Brewery Tour and Tasting

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

Camille Wallala: Square Eyes 11 May 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Camille Wallala: Square Eyes

Square Eyes is a newly commissioned spectacular wall painting by Camille Walala in the Lowry’s…

February Half Term at RHS Garden Bridgewater 11 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

February Half Term at RHS Garden Bridgewater

The Wind In The Willows: A Garden Adventure Half Term Fun: 14 - 22 Feb Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and…

LOWRY 360 11 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

LOWRY 360

Step inside LOWRY 360, a new FREE immersive gallery experience. This is a unique…

LOWRY BOYS 11 May 2026 - 08 Jul 2026

LOWRY BOYS

Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities aged 11-16. Book on to Lowry…

Salford Celebrations: Making 100 years of the City status 11 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Salford Celebrations: Making 100 years of the City status

​​​​​Salford is launching its Salford 100 celebrations on 21 April, marking a century since the city…

The Wind in the Willows: A Garden Adventure 11 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

The Wind in the Willows: A Garden Adventure

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Farshore, part of HarperCollins Publishers, are teaming up…

Unlocking The Quays 11 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Unlocking The Quays

Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this…

Party Season 12 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Party Season

Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going…

Audio Described Tour Curtain Up 14 May 2026 -

Audio Described Tour Curtain Up

Join Lowry for an Audio Described exhibition tour of Curtain Up. This session…

Dolly Cruise, Manchester River Cruises 15 May 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Dolly Cruise, Manchester River Cruises

Dolly Cruise with Manchester River Cruises Experience an unforgettable evening on the water with the…

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - Dear Matchstalk Men/Big Kids 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - Dear Matchstalk Men/Big Kids

Christopher Mountain — Dear Matchstalk Men Working class Salford: a scene that L. S. Lowry…

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - Grow Up! / So Long, Farewell 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - Grow Up! / So Long, Farewell

Lee Fletcher — Grow Up! Grow Up! The classic expression everyone tells you when you're…

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - What more could we say? / Letters to My Younger Self 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

UnTaPped 2026: Double Bill - What more could we say? / Letters to My Younger Self

Joey Leakey and Hannah Larouci — What more could we say? Have you ever wanted to say something…

UnTaPped 2026: How Soon Is Now? 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

UnTaPped 2026: How Soon Is Now?

10 performers, an 80s TV show set and a reimagined performance. ‘How Soon is Now?’ is…

UnTaPped 2026: Iris Bell and Emma Grave (Id Est) — Mania 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

UnTaPped 2026: Iris Bell and Emma Grave (Id Est) — Mania

Mania is an informed mess that is quietly loud with a calm chaos. Iris knows. Emma knows. She knows…

Elvis Live 16 May 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Elvis Live

Get ready to rock 'n' roll with the King of Rock 'n' Roll! Step aboard the Isabella…

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz 17 May 2026 -

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano ( Live At The Apollo…

Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking 17 May 2026 -

Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking

He’s back – and he’s unstoppable.  Gyles Brandreth just can’t stop…

Judi Love: All About The Love 17 May 2026 -

Judi Love: All About The Love

Judi Love is back with a brand-new show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling…

Paul McCaffrey: What a Time to Be Alive 17 May 2026 -

Paul McCaffrey: What a Time to Be Alive

Off The Kerb Productions presents Paul McCaffrey: What a Time to Be Alive  A new show from one…

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens 18 May 2026 -

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens

You’re invited to join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin for a brand-new adventure…

Joe Tracini - Ten Things I Hate About Me 18 May 2026 -

Joe Tracini - Ten Things I Hate About Me

Hi, hope you're ok. My show is about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad…

RHS Garden Bridgewater: Fifth Birthday Celebrations 18 May 2026 -

RHS Garden Bridgewater: Fifth Birthday Celebrations

RHS Garden Bridgewater will celebrate its fifth anniversary on 18 May 2026, marking five years as…

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…

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

Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Events in Greater Manchester

Summer's here - and so is a packed calendar of events across Greater Manchester's ten boroughs. From food festivals and free family fun to live gigs and cultural celebrations, there's something going on in every corner of the city-region. Whether you're planning a weekend visit, a day out with the…

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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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