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Inspirational guided walking tour of Media City & Salford Quays
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this fact-filled 5km walking tour. Meeting under the big digital screen at the Media City piazza, this healthy outdoor walk takes us alongside the banks of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal and relives the epic tale from Manchester's starring role in the Industrial Revolution to its reinvention at the heart of the UK's media and technology revolution.
Discover hidden gems of information as you marvel at the stunning landmarks and listen as your guide brings the fascinating history to life. The tour takes you past many stunning locations such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum North, before returning to the Media City piazza where it all began.
The walk beautifully showcases the UK's most ambitious urban regeneration project from its industrial heritage to its digital future.
As one of the UK's fastest-growing tourist destinations, this is one of the North's must-see experiences!
What's Included
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Audio receivers so that you don't miss anything the guide says
- Tour commentary in languages other than English
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet under the big digital screen in the Media City Piazza. Facing BBC Quay House and next to the Media City Metrolink station
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
BBC Manchester
Find out how Salford's Media City has become the UK's heart of media and technology over the past decade
• Admission Ticket Free
Manchester Ship Canal
The star of the show! Hear all about the 19th century's most awe-inspiring engineering achievement as we walk alongside the banks of the mighty canal.
• Admission Ticket Free
Imperial War Museum North
Our guides will tell you everything you need to about the IWM North, the only IWM in the North of the UK and a spectacular local landmark. This is one of the most important art and culture installations along the Quays.
• Admission Ticket Free
Old Trafford
The most famous football club in the world? Find out more about how it was saved from obscurity at the end of the 19th century as we enjoy the best possible view of the famous stadium which has been here at Old Trafford since 1910.
• Admission Ticket Free
Salford Watersports Centre
Rowing, watersports and fishing on the Manchester Ship Canal? Find out more on this amazing guided walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Lowry
Manchester's most visited Arts attraction, hear the incredible story behind the man whose name it bears and why the building attracts so much interest.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Quayside Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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