MediaCityUK

MediaCityUK is a waterfront district in Salford Quays, just outside Manchester city centre, where the BBC and ITV have studios alongside offices, shops, cafés and restaurants. Walk the public spaces beside the Manchester Ship Canal, pause by the water, or look around the modern buildings. For a closer look at broadcasting, check whether a BBC studio tour is available. The Lowry arts centre, Imperial War Museum North and Quayside shopping and cinema complex are nearby, so you can combine a waterside stroll with a performance, museum visit or meal.

A waterfront district built around media

MediaCityUK sits on the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford Quays, among the former docklands. The district was developed as a base for creative and digital businesses, and the BBC and ITV are among its broadcasters. Its public spaces, offices and studios give the waterfront a different feel from Manchester’s historic city centre.

Take time to look across the canal and around the modern buildings. The waterside paths and open public areas are the simplest way to explore; benches provide places to pause. In warm weather, the water’s edge is particularly suited to a relaxed walk.

Tours, culture and places to eat

A BBC studio tour can give you a closer look at broadcasting, though tour details should be checked before you go. The Lowry, an arts venue, and Imperial War Museum North are close by, as is Quayside, with shopping, places to eat and a cinema.

Food and drink choices range from cafés to restaurants and bars. Names mentioned in the area include The Alchemist, The Botanist and Wagamama. For a fuller day out, combine a walk along the canal with one of the nearby cultural attractions, then stop for a meal or film.