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Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
What's on near University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
CPD Dance Day for Teachers with Company Chameleon
Learn from the masters with a dance day from company chameleon and the Lowry, aimed at secondary education educators.
The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard at the Lowry
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
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Reckless Sleepers: Binary Opposition at Lowry
Reckless Sleepers are back with a mind-bending piece of visual theatre where rooms mirror each other, logic unravels, and identities blur.
From £16
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Lowry
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
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Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at The Lowry
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
From £23.00
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Brewery Tour and Tasting with Seven Bro7hers
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
Free entry
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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
From £10.00Where to go near University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
Manchester
MCUK Ice Rink
at Media City
at Media City
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.
Manchester
Booths Media City
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
Salford
The Empty Space
at Footlights House
at Footlights House
An intimate black box theatre space hosting a variety of performance, situated close to the MediaCityUK studios.
The Quays
The Alchemist Mediacity
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Manchester
Box on the Docks Mediacity
Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.
Salford
Uswim
at Salford Quays
at Salford Quays
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.
Manchester
The Botanist Media City
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
MediaCityUK
General Store MediaCityUK
More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.
Manchester
MediaCityUK Piazza
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…
Manchester
MediaCity and Salford Quays
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…
Manchester
Lowry Outlet Mall
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.
Manchester
Moose Coffee Media City
Independent, family-owned coffee shop, bringing North American breakfast and brunch to Media City.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
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