Media City Footbridge, Manchester

Name: Media City Footbridge
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#157 among attractions in Manchester

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The Media City Footbridge is a swing-mechanism footbridge over the Manchester Ship Canal near MediaCityUK. It is an asymmetric cable-stayed swing bridge and was completed in 2011. It was designed by Gifford and Wilkinson Eyre. ()

Opened: 2011 (13 years ago)Length: 272 ftHeight: 102 ftCoordinates: 53°28'16"N, 2°18'1"W

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Trafford (Gorse Hill)Manchester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Media City Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Salford Shopping Centre.

~560 ftSE
Museum of conflict in symbolic building
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
3 min walk • The Imperial War Museum North, situated in Manchester, United Kingdom, is a poignant testament to the impact of conflict on people's lives. This striking museum, opened in July 2002, was designed by the world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Old Trafford, Manchester
16 min walk • Old Trafford, often referred to as "The Theatre of Dreams," is a world-renowned sport venue situated in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. This iconic stadium serves as the home ground for Manchester United Football Club, one of the most prestigious...
1.1 miSE
Internationally famous sporting venue
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
29 min walk • Old Trafford Cricket Ground, commonly known as the "Home of Lancashire Cricket Club," is a renowned sport venue situated in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Established in 1857, this historic ground has witnessed some of the most memorable moments in...
1.3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salford Shopping Centre, Manchester
35 min walk • Salford Shopping Centre, a bustling retail hub in the city of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the modern consumer experience. Located in the heart of Salford, this shopping centre is a cornerstone for both the local community and visitors looking...
~900 ftE
Theater, L. S. Lowry, Art gallery
The Lowry, Manchester
5 min walk • The Lowry stands as a beacon of cultural vitality in the heart of Manchester's reinvigorated Salford Quays. This modern theatre and gallery complex, opened in the year 2000, is named after the acclaimed 20th-century painter L.S.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ordsall Hall, Manchester
24 min walk • Nestled in the urban landscape of Manchester, Ordsall Hall stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This stunning Tudor manor, dating back over 820 years, now serves as a museum that invites visitors to step back in time and explore the lives of...
1.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, L. S. Lowry
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester
39 min walk • Salford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park, Salford, Greater Manchester, opened to the public in November 1850 as the Royal Museum and Public Library. The gallery and museum are devoted to the history of Salford and Victorian art and architecture.
~1110 ftSE
Bridge, Theater, Concerts and shows
Salford Quays lift bridge, Manchester
6 min walk • The Salford Quays lift bridge, also known as the Salford Quays Millennium footbridge or the Lowry bridge, is a 91.2-metre long vertical lift bridge spanning the Manchester Ship Canal between Salford and Trafford in Greater Manchester, England.
~920 ftNE
Movie and tv tours, Tours
MediaCityUK, Manchester
5 min walk • MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
1.7 miNE
Park, L. S. Lowry
Peel Park, Manchester
43 min walk • Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, located on the flood plain of the River Irwell below Salford Crescent and adjacent to the University of Salford. It was the first of three public parks to be opened on 22 August 1846, for the people of Manchester and Salford, paid for by public subscription.
~1740 ftE
L. S. Lowry, Harbor
Salford Quays, Manchester
9 min walk • Salford Quays is an area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal. Previously the site of Manchester Docks, it became one of the first and largest urban regeneration projects in the United Kingdom following the closure of the dockyards in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Media City Footbridge?

Nearby attractions include Imperial War Museum North, Manchester (3 min walk), The Lowry, Manchester (5 min walk), MediaCityUK, Manchester (5 min walk), Salford Quays lift bridge, Manchester (6 min walk).

How to get to Media City Footbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Media City Footbridge:

Tram

MediaCityUK • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (4 min walk)
Imperial War Museum • Lines: Corn, TrfC (6 min walk)

Bus

The Quays/MediaCityUK • Lines: 29, 53, 79 (7 min walk)
THE QUAYS/The Lowry • Lines: 29 (7 min walk)

Train

Trafford Park (32 min walk)
Salford Crescent (38 min walk)