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Things to do in Salford Quays

There are 99 things to do recorded in and around Salford Quays, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Part of Greater Manchester in North West, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 99 are free to visit, 5 are indoor options for a wet day, 94 are outdoors, 13 are geared towards younger children and 1 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Salford Quays include The Manchester Museum, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Imperial War Museum North, Shakespeare Garden and Blue Peter Garden, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Salford, Trafford Park, Eccles and Altrincham are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Salford Quays

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Ladybarn Park and Kingswood Park.
    66 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Longsight Adventure Playground and Seymour Park Play Area.
    13 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Shakespeare Garden and Rose Garden.
    13 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including The Manchester Museum and International Anthony Burgess Foundation.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Riley Foundation Gallery and The Whitworth.
    2 places
  6. 06
    Activities
    Active days out — including Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park and Blue Peter Garden.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Salford Quays?

This guide maps 99 places to visit in and around Salford Quays. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Salford Quays?

Recognisable names near Salford Quays include The Manchester Museum, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Imperial War Museum North and Shakespeare Garden. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Salford Quays?

99 of the places listed for Salford Quays are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Salford Quays on a rainy day?

5 indoor options are recorded near Salford Quays — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Salford Quays kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.