Salford, Manchester

Name: Salford
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom

#196 among attractions in Manchester

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Salford is a city and the core settlement of the wider City of Salford metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. In 2011, Salford had a population of 103,886. It is also the second and only other city in the county after neighbouring Manchester. Salford is located in a meander of the River Irwell which forms part of its boundary with Manchester. The former County Borough of Salford, which also included Broughton, Pendleton and Kersal, was granted city status in 1926. In 1974 the wider Metropolitan Borough of the City of Salford was established with responsibility for a significantly larger region. ()

Alternative names: Area: 8.1 mi²Coordinates: 53°29'11"N, 2°17'34"W

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Salford (Langworthy)Manchester United Kingdom

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Salford – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial War Museum North, Salford Shopping Centre, The Lowry, Ordsall Hall.

1.2 miS
Museum of conflict in symbolic building
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
31 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.
~1440 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salford Shopping Centre, Manchester
7 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...
1.1 miS
Theater, L. S. Lowry, Art gallery
The Lowry, Manchester
28 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.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ordsall Hall, Manchester
34 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...
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, L. S. Lowry
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester
22 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.
1.2 miS
Bridge, Theater, Concerts and shows
Salford Quays lift bridge, Manchester
30 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.
1 miS
Movie and tv tours, Tours
MediaCityUK, Manchester
25 min walk • MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
0.9 miE
Park, L. S. Lowry
Peel Park, Manchester
23 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.
1.2 miE
Church
St Philip's Church, Manchester
32 min walk • St Philip's Church is an Anglican parish church in the deanery and archdeaconry of Salford, and the diocese of Manchester. Located at Wilton Place, just off Chapel Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, the church was relaunched in 2016 as Saint Philip's Chapel Street, and has been described as an old church on a new journey.
0.9 miS
L. S. Lowry, Harbor
Salford Quays, Manchester
25 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.
0.6 miNW
Park, L. S. Lowry
Buile Hill Park, Manchester
15 min walk • Buile Hill Park is a Grade II listed public park in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Covering 35 hectares it is the largest public park in the city, as well as the second oldest after Peel Park. The park and mansion are owned by Salford City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salford?

Nearby attractions include Weaste, Manchester (6 min walk), St Luke's Church, Manchester (12 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Manchester (13 min walk), Buile Hill Park, Manchester (15 min walk).

How to get to Salford by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salford:

Bus

Fitzwarren Street/Wall Street • Lines: 50, 79 (4 min walk)
Liverpool Street/Langworthy Road • Lines: 50 (5 min walk)

Tram

Langworthy • Lines: Asht, Eccl (11 min walk)
Weaste • Lines: Asht, Eccl (17 min walk)

Train

Salford Crescent (18 min walk)