Visit Salford

Life through the lens: snapshots of Salford’s past (Event 3998)
Monday 1 February to Tuesday 1 March 2011
To celebrate 10 years of the LifeTimes project, this exhibition shows some of the hidden gems from the museum, LifeTimes and local history library photographic collections...

Guided tours of Weaste Cemetery (Event 3784)
Sunday 4 April to Sunday 12 September 2010
The Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust is running FREE, Guided Tours of Weaste Cemetery on:
Sunday 4 April (Easter Sunday) 11...

Transformations 3 Leo Fitzmaurice ' Panoramia (Event 3841)
Saturday 1 May to Sunday 5 September 2010
The Lowry's Promenade Gallery will become a work of art as Leo Fitzmaurice combines the building’s architecture with his unique interpretation of commercial packaging...

Spencer Tunick Everyday People (Event 3840)
Saturday 12 June to Sunday 26 September 2010
One artist...

Dreamfest (Event 3920)
Saturday 19 June to Sunday 26 September 2010
By Constance Fearne
Constance uses the architecture of Salford and Manchester as her inspiration to generate expressive and spontaneous rapidly drawn poster paint sketches, which breathe and move...

Dreamfest by Constance Fearn (Event 3999)
Thursday 1 July to Sunday 26 September 2010
Constance uses the architecture of Salford and Manchester as her inspiration...

On the move (Event 3997)
Saturday 17 July to Sunday 7 November 2010
This year’s family friendly play exhibition takes a look at transport...

Cadishead walks (Event 4121)
Friday 3 September 2010
Jacks Lane

Meet at Cadishead Fit City ...

Broughton Festival & Family Fun Day (Event 4178)
Saturday 4 September 2010
Lots of free family fun at the annual Broughton Festival...

Salford City Reds (Event 4134)
Sunday 5 September 2010
Home game fixtures at The Willows, The Pavillion, Willows Road, Salford, M5 5FQ...

10k run (Event 4129)
Sunday 5 September 2010
Put your running shoes on and sign up for this yearly event, or simply cheer from the sidelines! ...

Victoria Park ' Band concert (Event 4056)
Sunday 5 September 2010
Relax while the band plays in the bandstand...

Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell (Event 4018)
Sunday 5 September 2010
Join us for an evening of dazzling music and hilarious banter from Billy Mitchell (former singer with Lindisfarne) and Bob Fox (one of north'eastern England’s finest singer'guitarists)...

Tudors live! (Event 3978)
Sunday 5 September 2010
While Ordsall Hall is closed, the staff from the hall will be holding Tudor themed fun days on the first Sunday of every month at Salford Museum and Art Gallery...

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience (Event 4019)
Monday 6 September to Sunday 19 September 2010
Following three sell'out visits here and two European tours, all with five'star reviews and standing ovations, Australia’s hit show is back!

Monday 6 – Sunday 19 September 8...

Evita (Event 4014)
Monday 6 September to Saturday 18 September 2010
Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Useful Group

Bringing to life the dynamic persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, this brand new production promises to be 'the theatrical event of the year...

Stepping stone walk ' Worsley Woods (Event 4124)
Wednesday 8 September 2010
A step up from a health walk this circular walk is approx 2 hours...

Princes Park, Irlam ' Bat walk (Event 4100)
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Meet outside the garden centre for this evening walk...

Winton Flower Club (Event 4170)
Thursday 9 September 2010
Demonstration of the art of flower arranging by David Ryland – Chairman of the North West area of NAFAS...

Friends of Eccles Station (Freccles) (Event 4181)
Saturday 11 September 2010
On Wednesday 15 September it will be exactly 180 years since the opening of the world's first main line passenger train service from Liverpool to Manchester, via Eccles...

Worsley Woods ' Conservation morning (Event 4045)
Saturday 11 September 2010
Have a go at some practical conservation work...

Salford Quays to Manchester city centre canal cruise (Event 3967)
Saturday 11 September 2010
Journey along the River Irwell from The Quays to the heart of Manchester city centre on this 2 hour circular cruise...

Proms in the Park in Salford (Event 3973)
Saturday 11 September 2010
Get ready for the Proms!

After last year's fantastically successful event, BBC Proms in the Park in Salford returns for yet another year on Saturday 11 September...

Salford Quays to Manchester City Centre (Event 3940)
Saturday 11 September 2010
For a different view of the city’s fascinating heritage, take to the water and enjoy a cruise Salford’s historic waterways...

Worsley ' Barton Aqueduct heritage cruise (Event 3968)
Sunday 12 September 2010
Another chance to journey along the Bridgewater Canal and over Barton Aqueduct into Trafford...

The City Airport open day and fly in (Event 4179)
Sunday 12 September 2010
The airport has a fascinating history; built in 1928, by 1929 it was the first municipal airfield in the UK to be licensed by the Air Ministry...

Ordsall Acapella Singers (Event 4180)
Sunday 12 September 2010
This is a special events as part of Heritage Open Days and the first vocal concert in the restored concert hall by Ordsall Acapella Singers...

Kersal Dale Local Nature Reserve ' Bat walk (Event 4066)
Monday 13 September 2010
Join the ranger and meet some of batty residents of Kersal Dale...

Peel Park, Little Hulton ' Go batty (Event 4052)
Tuesday 14 September 2010
Join the ranger for this evening bat walk...

Embryo 61 (Event 3972)
Friday 17 September 2010
An evening of eclectic cabaret...

Mills to Mondays heritage walk (Event 3969)
Saturday 18 September 2010
From mining heritage, mills and the Ellesmere family to local band ' the Happy Mondays...

Clifton Country Park ' Kingfisher kids (Event 4030)
Saturday 18 September 2010
Activities for families with children aged 5'12...

Winton Park ' Autumn antics (Event 4090)
Saturday 18 September 2010
Design your favourite woodland animal mask then create a miniature home in the park where your creature could live...

Eccles Farmers Markets (Event 3754)
Saturday 18 September 2010
Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, ostrich meat and lots more!
'Come enjoy the atmosphere and sample the fresh produce'...

Kersal Dale Local Nature Reserve ' Action day (Event 4065)
Sunday 19 September 2010
Practical conservation work, meet outside Garden Needs, Radford Street...

Autumn Antics (Event 4062)
Sunday 19 September 2010
Design your favourite woodland animal mask then create a miniature home in the park where your creature could live...

Salford local history and family fun day (Event 3970)
Sunday 19 September 2010
With over 30 stalls representing local history groups, museums, heritage organisations and booksellers...

Clifton Country Park ' Clifton volunteers (Event 4033)
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Help carry out regular conservation tasks in the country park...

Rambert Dance Company (Event 4010)
Wednesday 22 September to Friday 24 September 2010
Rambert Dance Company bring a world première, Awakenings...

Clifton Country Park ' Dirt and dreams (Event 4040)
Sunday 26 September 2010
Experience the lives and loves of those who lived and worked around Wet Earth Colliery...

Great Salford Swim (Event 4130)
Sunday 26 September 2010
The only urban swim of its kind, no lanes, walls or chlorine, just the great outdoors! Support the athletes as they battle it out over a mile in The Quays...

Mandley Park ' Colours! (Event 4080)
Sunday 26 September 2010
Celebrate Autumn by making some artwork to display in the park...

Take your pic! (Event 3984)
Wednesday 29 September 2010
What’s your favourite photo in the 'Life through the Lens’ exhibition? Find out about our favourite photos and chat about the ones you like! The July and August discussion have a family friendly theme and are suitable for ages 5 and up...