Salford Quays lift bridge, Manchester

Name: Salford Quays lift bridge
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 276 0601

#59 among attractions in Manchester

Bridge, Theater, Concerts and shows, Shopping centre

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Facts and practical information

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. The pedestrian bridge, which was completed in 2000, is near the terminus of the ship canal at the old Manchester Docks. It is sited beside The Lowry theatre and gallery and links Salford Quays and MediaCityUK to Trafford Wharf and the Imperial War Museum North. It has a lift of 18 metres, allowing large watercraft to pass beneath. ()

Opened: 2000 (24 years ago)Length: 299 ftCoordinates: 53°28'11"N, 2°17'44"W

Address

Trafford (Gorse Hill)Manchester United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 276 0601

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Day trips

Salford Quays lift bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Lowry.

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Sport venue, Sport
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Internationally famous sporting venue
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
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~440 ftN
Theater, L. S. Lowry, Art gallery
The Lowry, Manchester
3 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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~1220 ftN
Movie and tv tours, Tours
MediaCityUK, Manchester
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1.6 miNE
Park, L. S. Lowry
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~1300 ftNE
L. S. Lowry, Harbor
Salford Quays, Manchester
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1 miNE
Historical place, Recreation center, Sports club
Salford Lads Club, Manchester
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City hall, Universities and schools
Trafford Town Hall, Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salford Quays lift bridge?

Nearby attractions include The Lowry, Manchester (3 min walk), Imperial War Museum North, Manchester (4 min walk), Media City Footbridge, Manchester (6 min walk), MediaCityUK, Manchester (6 min walk).

How to get to Salford Quays lift bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salford Quays lift bridge:

Tram

Imperial War Museum • Lines: Corn, TrfC (3 min walk)
MediaCityUK • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (5 min walk)

Bus

THE QUAYS/The Lowry • Lines: 29 (4 min walk)
THE QUAYS/Huron Basin • Lines: 53, 79 (5 min walk)

Train

Trafford Park (32 min walk)
Salford Crescent (36 min walk)