Salford

Manchester's Waterfront City

At the forefront of the industrial revolution, Salford became one of the world's first industrial cities in the 1800s, with textiles and coal mining among major industries. Today, the city is home to The Lowry at The Quays, an impressive symbol of the changing face of Salford and one of the nation's most successful visitor attractions, attracting more than a million visitors in its first year.