Media City Footbridge, 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
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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.
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:
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Tram
- MediaCityUK • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (4 min walk)
- Imperial War Museum • Lines: Corn, TrfC (6 min walk)
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- 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)