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 gently sloped square offering the flexibility to hosts events of varying sizes. Nearby you can find the BBC Blue Peter Garden which is a surprisingly petite, welcome, section of greenery and sits in contrast to the concrete Piazza.
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
From £32
A choose-your-own-adventure experience set inside a retro-style gaming cabinet, created by DARKFIELD.
From £16.00
Reckless Sleepers are back with a mind-bending piece of visual theatre where rooms mirror each other, logic unravels, and identities blur.
From £16
0161 Studios presents a phenomenal Hip Hop dance show.
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
A hilarious production to keep the kids entertained this summer.
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore every day at the Science and Industry Museum.
Free entry
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.
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.
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.
Jump into waters of dock 9 at Salford Quays with Uswim, they bring the benefits and freedom of open water swimming to the convenience of a central location.
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
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.
The Lowry Outlet Mall in The Quays district of Manchester sits opposite both The Lowry and MediaCityUK, Europe’s largest media hub and the home of BBC North.
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
Our latest round-up features plenty of one-off live literature events to wrap your ears about, so get those diaries ticking over...
August and beyond brings all sorts of family joy - with a huge amount of science, creativity and more.
August brings a huge LGBTQ+ film festival, plus a reggae classic and a spotlight on Japanese animation.
Get stuck into some talking, baking and walking in this months top picks of Tours and Activities in the North.
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Here’s our summertime guide to great food and drinks across the North.
