Buile Hill is the largest and most popular park in the city of Salford, and is included on English Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
Attractions include tennis courts, games areas, outdoor gym equipment, picnic areas and Seedley Pavillion, where pop up concerts such as Manchester Folk Festival’s Campfire Club take place.
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
From £23.00
Direct from London’s West End, a critically acclaimed play shining a light on homelessness, addiction and resilience through one woman’s unforgettable story.
From £28.50
Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.
From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.
From £14.00
Watch out – there’s a monster on the loose!
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
Greater Manchester Improv Festival debuts. Expect a fearless, unscripted showcase of local talent, wild invention, and pure fringe spirit.
From £5.00
A warm, welcoming and authentic family business authentic who love to distil the best-tasting spirits and push the flavour possibilities.
Open air square – notably not a Public Square – owned by Peel Holdings who are the developers behind the Media CityUK project as a whole. It’s a fairly large…
MediaCityUK sits on the site of the redeveloped Manchester Docks though for the most part it’s in Salford. It’s well worth a look if you’re on a visit to the…
An intimate black box theatre space hosting a variety of performance, situated close to the MediaCityUK studios.
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
Embrace that most Christmassy of activities and get your skates on outside of the chaotic city centre this winter. The Ice Rink at Media City will be serving festive fun till January 5th.
Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
The Working Class Movement Library houses the personal collection of labour historians Ruth and Edmund Frow, a treasure trove of material and stories.
Independent, family-owned coffee shop, bringing North American breakfast and brunch to Media City.
More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
