The Top 20 Attractions around Salford

Manchester seems a somewhat strange place for a Gandhi statue, considering he was only in the city briefly in 1931 when he was on his way to visit factory workers … read more

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester.

Brilliant small network of well maintained mountain bike trails that's perfect for beginners with a blue rated route and more advanced riders with the red loop.
All well signposted so you won't get lost!

A former colliery, Clifton Country Park's 119 acres (48 ha) of woodland, fields and lakes are situated next to a double bend in the River Irwell. The site contains a … read more

Salford Quays is a triumph of regeneration. Following the closure of the dockworks in 1982, it became one of Britain's biggest urban regeneration projects. Today it is a centre for … read more

Manchester Cathedral is a Grade I-listed place of worship in the heart of the city. The cathedral’s origins stretch back to 700 AD. However, much of what you see today … read more

The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to … read more

Great gravel section but watch out the crater potholes in the dark.

David Appleyard's Factory Girls, created in 2010, celebrates the female workers of Metropolitan Vickers, at one time the largest factory in Western Europe. The enamelled figures are inspired by the … read more