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Greengate Square

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Greengate Square

Victoria Bridge St, Salford, M3 5AS
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Greengate Square is a public space in Salford, on the banks of the River Irwell and a stones-throw from Manchester Cathedral.

What's on near Greengate Square

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Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War

Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.

From £20.00
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
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The Manchester Literary Tour

On the eve of Elizabeth Gaskell’s birthday, join Jonathan Schofield Tours for a stroll around the sites (and sights) of Manchester’s literary past.

From £20.00
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Where to go near Greengate Square

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Proper Tea

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