What to do and see in Salford, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

May 28, 2021 Jana Sager

Discover the best top things to do in Salford, United Kingdom including Bridgewater Cruises, Salford Lads' Club, House of Hops, Adventure Now, Graystone Action Sports, Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral), Barton Swing Aqueduct, MediaCityUK, BBC Tour at MediaCityUK, The Lowry.
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1. Bridgewater Cruises

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5.0 based on 374 reviews

Bridgewater Cruises

Based in Worsley our family run company operates cruises along the historic Bridgewater canal from Worsley village, Boothstown, Sale, Dunham Massey and beyond. Francis Egerton is a luxury wide beam passenger vessel that can accommodate up to 32 passengers. Fully central heated it enables us to operate all year round. Private charter is available for groups whether it be a special birthday, anniversary, hen party, wedding, corporate event, coach tour or just a group outing. For individuals we offer our very popular Sunday lunch and Afternoon tea cruises which depart regularly throughout the year. Whether you wish to sample our fine dining or just enjoy the heritage of this historic canal we can tailor a package which will make for a truly unique and magical experience.

2. Salford Lads' Club

St. Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX England +44 161 872 3767 [email protected] http://salfordladsclub.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Salford Lads' Club

3. House of Hops

1 Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Salford M27 4AG England https://www.facebook.com/House-of-Hops-200463930717447/
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

House of Hops

Reviewed By Curious791412

Wonderful atmosphere and great beer. Friendly and helpful service, fun board games for the family and great music. An enjoyable afternoon in comfortable surroundings, highly recommended.

4. Adventure Now

Grange Road Botany Bay Woods, Eccles, Salford M30 8JW England +44 7497 126892 [email protected] http://adventurenow.co.uk
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5.0 based on 170 reviews

Adventure Now

Activities include Quad Biking, Archery, Axe Throwing and Crossbows. Well run with excellent equipment, enthusiastic staff and small groups so you get everything you would hope for and more. Great for families, friends and groups. We cater from age 7 upwards. Set in 300 acres of woodland a few miles from the Trafford Centre. Drinks and snacks are available at the venue.

Reviewed By A8203FLdavido

Had a great hour shooting with excellent instruction from Mickie! Provided fun games, explained everything clearly and ensured we made the most of the event. Cheers Mickie!

5. Graystone Action Sports

47 Brunel Avenue, Salford M5 4BE England +44 7508 818682 [email protected] http://graystoneactionsports.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 87 reviews

Graystone Action Sports

Graystone is a world-class destination for athletes and kids, inspiring progression in action sports; skate, scooter, bmx, trampoline, ski, snowboard, gymnastics, parkour and climbing. The action sports hub offers; summer camps, lessons, parties, and a variety of yoga & gym classes. The modern bar and restaurant provides the perfect opportunity to relax with the family whilst overlooking the action below. Currently being built is a parkour area, ninja warrior course, spring floor, trampoline zone and bouldering wall.

Reviewed By KPou74

Fantastic facility and really, really friendly and helpful staff. My daughter is just getting into skateboarding and the coaching staff and shop staff were so encouraging and honest and helpful.

6. Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral)

250 Chapel Street, Salford M3 5LL England +44 161 817 2210 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/SalfordCathedral/
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral)

The Grade II listed Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford. The mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. A sanctuary in the city. Come an see the beauty of our mother church.

Reviewed By lokeith50

No matter you are a Catholic Christian or not, I am sure you will feel peaceful and blessed when you visit this Cathedral. You will also be impressed by its historical building and the solemn church altar. Don't miss the opportunity to pray in the church and share your secrecy with God.

7. Barton Swing Aqueduct

Barton, Eccles, Salford M30 0HX England
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Barton Swing Aqueduct

Reviewed By loobygm - Somerset, United Kingdom

An amazing feat of engineering that is a fantastic reminder of the history of the Bridgewater Canal and also the man made Manchester Ship canal. A must visit. Walk up to the aqueduct on the Trafford park side and marvel at the view of the two bridges and canals.

8. MediaCityUK

The Quays, Salford M50 3SQ England +44 161 886 5300 [email protected] http://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 703 reviews

MediaCityUK

There is never a dull day at MediaCityUK. Atmosphere is central to the MediaCityUK ethos and with a host of cultural and sporting attractions, cinemas, world class events, shopping, an abundance of bars and restaurants and a diversity of people living and working here - atmosphere is certainly something that is never lacking. MediaCityUK is Manchester's newest destination and we love working with our neighbours and business brands to bring innovative events and activities to our community.

Reviewed By ruthadler718 - Manchester, United Kingdom

Love Media City such a great place to visit So much to see with a great choice of restaurants, outlet shopping mall and a theatre all within 5 minutes walk of each other Metro link also runs to Media City

9. BBC Tour at MediaCityUK

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4.5 based on 368 reviews

BBC Tour at MediaCityUK

Join us on a tour of the BBC at MediaCityUK in Salford and walk in the footsteps of some of your favourite celebrities. Our experienced Tour Guides will look after you while passing on some of the secrets of broadcasting. All tours are different as this is a working site, but we will endeavour to show you the most interesting areas available to us on the day of your visit, giving you a fascinating insight into the world of television and radio.

10. The Lowry

Pier 8 The Quays Pier 8, Salford M50 3AZ England +44 843 208 6000 [email protected] http://www.thelowry.com
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4.5 based on 3,018 reviews

The Lowry

Situated on the waterside at the heart of The Quays, The Lowry is a stunning, award winning building housing two vibrant theatres, a studio space, relaxing art galleries, cafés, bars, a restaurant, souvenir gift shop and Salford’s Tourist Information Centre. With a huge variety of performances, The Lowry's Lyric and Quays Theatres offer a wealth of fabulous entertainment, including West End musicals, the very best in drama, live bands, famous comedians, plus world class dance and opera.Gallery entry is free and you can enjoy the work of one of the nation's favourite artists, LS Lowry, in changing exhibitions of his work which we hope will offer some surprises. At the same time, experience work by artists of local, national and international renown to compliment our Lowry exhibitions. There's always something new and refreshing to see in our galleries.With family fun throughout the building, guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, plus participatory activity for all ages, The Lowry is a great day out.

Reviewed By Centaured - Manchester, United Kingdom

First of all, I have been to a lot of venues and theatres and this is one of my favourite in the country. Let me tell you why... The Lowry is run by a large group of volunteers who give countless hours to support the venue, that makes a difference - they want to be there and the customer experience shows. The theatre is a registered charity with an aim to bring the best performances to a wide group of people, some of whom would not normally experience theatre. The Lowry is split into the Lyric Theatre (large touring production space), the Quays Theatre (much smaller intimate theatre space), Lowry exhibition, restaurant, bars, coffee shop and gallery space. The Lyric theatre is a large 3 tier space, with some of the most accessible and comfortable spaces in any theatres in the UK I have ever been in. As the theatre was custom designed for sound, the sound performance is always crystal clear and a joy for any type of performance. This is the largest theatre outside of London and holds up to 1,730 seats in a tiered curve so there is space for everyone to see - much better than the Palace or Opera House for viewing space and comfort. The Quays is a smaller, four tier with smaller, stool spaces in the tiers around the sides of the smaller stage and is great for smaller plays, intimate talks and new material and can hold up to 440 people. The venue is extremely accessible with sloped walkways, lifts and clear descriptions everywhere. This is probably one of the best theatre spaces in the UK and holds such a diverse range of musical theatre, concerts, dance, drama, new plays and shows and has a yearly behind the scenes day which if you get a chance, you absolutely must, it's amazing!

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