Our most recommended things to do in Salford

Manchester: City Bus Tour

1. Manchester: City Bus Tour

Explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution aboard the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus in Manchester and learn more about the city's contribution to science, politics, music, arts and sport. Hop-on and off at any of the 15 stops on a route that has been carefully planned to include key sights such as Manchester Town Hall, the National Football Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester United Football Club. Hop-off at Salford Quays to visit the famous Lowry art gallery and Imperial War Museum North in the stunning building by Daniel Libeskind. Discover the new media hub where the BBC and ITV have located their TV studios, and avail of the canal-side shops and restaurants. 

Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

2. Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

Wander around the RHS Garden Bridgewater and let the 154 acres of transformed land, where the former site of the Worsely New Hall used to stand. With help of renowned landscape architects and the local community, the garden in Salford has become a must. The contemporary Worsley Welcome Garden greets everyone with its architectural topiary and lush seasonal planting. And from here on, it’s up to you what to discover next. Step inside the walls of the Paradise Garden with its awe-inspiring blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting. Treat your senses to the abundant Kitchen Garden. Or follow the winding paths of the Chinese Streamside Garden.

Manchester: Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour

3. Manchester: Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour

Celebrate the history and cultural significance of Salford Quays on a family-friendly guided walking tour in Manchester. Start and end at the impressive Media City Piazza, visiting important sights like the Lowry Arts Center and others along the way. Meet your guide underneath the big digital screen in the Media City piazza, a modern and imposing location designed to provide a purpose-built home for digital and creative businesses. From here, you'll set out to explore Salford Quays. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this area, from its past as Manchester Docks to its present as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK. Discover hidden gems as you wander around the waterfront with your local guide and get insight into what makes the Quays so special. The walking route covers around 4.5 kilometers and takes you past stunning locations like the Lowry Arts Center, the Imperial War Museum North, and more, before returning to the Media City Piazza where it began.

Manchester: Swing and Rat Pack River Cruise

4. Manchester: Swing and Rat Pack River Cruise

Join the Princess Katherine for a cruise with a difference and experience an amazing way to enjoy Manchester. A night of amazing tunes will welcome you from your favorite Rat Pack and swing artists, as well as a few classic favorites to keep the boat rocking, courtesy of Russell Shaun. The Princess Katherine provides an intimate atmosphere that will have you dancing in the aisles as the city slides by. Enjoy the lights of the city as the Princess Katherine cruises between the stunning architecture of Salford Quays towards the heart of Manchester. From Old Trafford to the lights of Media City, these are surely some of the best views that Manchester has to offer. As your tour concludes, you'll cruise back to your tour starting location to continue your evening.

Manchester: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

5. Manchester: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

Get to know Manchester at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts.  After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device (via a link and login credentials received upon booking), use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Manchester's most important attractions on foot. In the history-filled city of Manchester you will first visit the beautiful National Football Museum. Then the unique Manchester Cathedral and then the irreplaceable Royal Exchange Theatre. This wonderful route continues to the Piccadilly Gardens. As a fifth stop you will find the Manchester Art Gallery. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting St. Peter's Square. Of course, the Town Hall could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the Albert Square. The penultimate destination is the enviable John Rylands Research Institute. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Science and Industry Museum.At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day.

Manchester: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

6. Manchester: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. In the history-filled city of Manchester you will first visit the beautiful National Football Museum. Then the unique Manchester Cathedral and then the irreplaceable Royal Exchange Theatre. This wonderful route continues to the Piccadilly Gardens. As a fifth stop you will find the Manchester Art Gallery. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting St. Peter's Square. Of course, the Town Hall could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the Albert Square. The penultimate destination is the enviable John Rylands Research Institute. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Science and Industry Museum.

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What people are saying about Salford

Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 450 reviews

Excellent evening, the entertainment was fantastic, he sang lots of Frank Sinatra, dean martin, Sammy Davies etc and if you would like a request he would play songs for you, the staff on the boat could not be more accommodating, helpful and extremely friendly 10 out of 10 for the whole experience.

This was really good fun. A special mention to Abbie who looked after us all evening and who makes a great Old Fashioned! A fun night and a great sing a long!

Great evening, fab singer and wonderful service from all on board Boat’s not too big so a great atmosphere and a fun night!

Fabulous night will definitely book again, from beginning to end thoroughly enjoyable evening

Really enjoyed the evening, well organised and good value . A different experience. Thanks