Documentary Challenge at IWM North

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.

With two theatres, galleries and a studio space, award-winning Quayside arts centre The Lowry combines the performing and visual arts to impressive effect.

The 33-mile trail, which follows the River Irwell from Salford Quays all the way to Bacup in Pennine Lancashire, has been around for over a decade, but it’s recently been restored and expanded.

Pier 8, The Lowry’s in-house fine dining restaurant, is all about fresh produce and bold British flavours

More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.

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.

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.

Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.

High-level Italian food in Salford Quays, with no less than seven different lasagnas to choose from.

Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.

Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.