What to do at The Quays
The Quays is the new leisure capital of the north west! Whether you're after spectacular views, river cruises, theatres, galleries, designer shopping, museums, modern architecture, watersports, world class football, cricket or the UK's first ever World Cup Triathlon, it's all to be found here.
Tourist Information Centre
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ, tel: 0161 848 8601
Normal opening:
- ·Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm
- ·Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 11.00am - 5pm
Everything you ever wanted to know about Salford and Greater Manchester. You can also book hotels, guest houses, trips on the Mersey Ferry, or seats to the best pop, rock, or theatre shows in town including the ones at The Lowry.
The Lowry
Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ, tel: 0161 876 2000
Triathlon opening: Sunday 6.00am
Normal opening: every day from 10.00am until late
Enjoy free admission to the world's finest collection of LS Lowry's works and numerous temporary exhibitions in the galleries. Our answer to the Sydney Opera House also has two theatres, shop, cafes and bars.
Price: free to all galleries
Lowry Outlet Mall
The Quays, Salford M5 2AZ, tel: 0161 848 1832
Triathlon opening: From 8.00am for access to the toilets, shops opening as normal
Normal opening: Mon-Fri 10.00am - 8.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 7.00pm, Sun 11.00 - 5.00pm, parking until 1.00am
A good choice of stores and top brands - all with up to 50% off. High fashion, good dining and the huge Red Cinema all make this a great day out.
Imperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Trafford M17 1TZ, tel: 0870 220 3435
Normal opening: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Just across The Lowry Footbridge stands the new IWMN. The museum - the first outside the South East - features challenging exhibitions that address the nature of warfare through the ages
Price: free
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Trafford M16 0RA, tel: 0161 868 8631
Normal opening: Mon-Sun 9.30am - 5.00pm, no tours on match days
The Theatre of Dreams can be yours for an hour or two with a tour round the ground or a wander through the triumphs and tragedies of MUFC in the interactive museum.
Price: prices vary from £3.75-£8.50 (can be booked at Salford TIC)
Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford M16 0PX, tel: 0161 282 4000
The smack of willow on leather, linseed oil, test matches, cream teas on summer afternoons... you get the idea! Also hosts a variety of international rock & pop concerts.
Ordsall Hall Museum, Ordsall Lane, Salford M5 3AN, tel: 0161 872 0251
Eight hundred years of history can be explored and discovered at Ordsall Hall Museum: Salford's stunning Grade I listed Tudor mansion. If you're lucky you may even see a ghost - or three!
