Explore Media City & Salford Quays on a 5km guided tour. Discover history, culture, and stunning landmarks. A must-see experience in the North!
- BBC Manchester - Discover how Salford’s Media City has emerged as the UK’s hub for media and technology over the last ten years.
- Manchester Ship Canal - The highlight of the tour! Learn about the 19th century’s most impressive engineering feat as we stroll along the banks of this grand canal.
- Imperial War Museum North - Our guides will share all you need to know about the IWM North, the sole IWM in Northern UK and a remarkable local icon. It’s one of the key art and culture sites along the Quays.
- Old Trafford - The world’s most renowned football club? Learn how it was rescued from obscurity at the close of the 19th century as we take in the best views of the iconic stadium that has stood at Old Trafford since 1910.
- Salford Watersports Centre - Rowing, watersports, and fishing on the Manchester Ship Canal? Discover more on this fantastic guided walk.
- The Lowry - Manchester’s top Arts destination, hear the fascinating story of the man it’s named after and why the building garners so much attention.
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Audio receivers so that you don’t miss anything the guide says
- Tour commentary in languages other than English
Celebrate the history, culture, and vibrant future of Media City & Salford Quays on this informative 5km walking tour. Starting under the large digital screen at the Media City piazza, this invigorating outdoor walk takes you along the banks of the impressive Manchester Ship Canal, recounting the epic journey from Manchester’s pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution to its transformation into a hub of the UK’s media and technology sectors.
Uncover hidden nuggets of information as you admire the breathtaking landmarks and listen to your guide bring the captivating history to life. The tour passes by remarkable sites such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum North, before concluding back at the Media City piazza where it all began.
This walk beautifully highlights the UK’s most ambitious urban regeneration project, showcasing its journey from industrial roots to a digital future.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing tourist destinations, this is a must-see experience in the North!
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