Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour

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Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour

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Discover the hidden secrets of Media City, Salford Quays and the majestic Manchester Ship Canal on this entertaining guided walking tour. The perfect blend of history, culture and little-known facts.

Highlights

Enjoy the sights and stories as you stroll along the canals and over the bridges
Be inspired & entertained as your guide reveals the hidden secrets of The Quays
Marvel at the historical significance & cultural heritage of the area
Explore the rich history of the Manchester Ship Canal & the future of Media City
Learn all about the exciting future of the UK's #1 urban regeneration scheme

Description

Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City and The Quays on this family-friendly guided walking tour. Start and end at the impressive Media City Piazza, taking in stunning landmarks such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum along the way. Meet your guide underneath the big digital screen in the Media City Piazza, opposite BBC Quay House and adjacent to the Media City Metrolink tram station. Media City is a contemporary, imposing location which has quickly become the beating heart of the UK's digital and creative businesses. From here, you'll set out to explore Salford Quays. Hear all about the historical and cultural significance of this inspirational location as you walk alongside the mighty Manchester Ship Canal and see why it's one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK. Discover hidden gems of information and marvel at the sights as your local guide tells the epic story of this gound-breaking area and shares what makes The Quays so special. Brought to you by Quayside Walking Tours, the route covers around 5 kilometers and takes you past stunning locations such as the Lowry Arts Center, the Imperial War Museum North, and many more, before returning to the Media City Piazza where this entertaining and informative tour began.

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Walking tour Local guide Headsets to hear the guide clearly

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Please allow 2 hours for the tour to be on the safe side This tour takes place rain or shine This is a family-friendly tour and suitable for all ages. The route can be adjusted to avoid any steps and the pace will be adapted to suit each group Dogs on leads are welcome

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31st Dec · Wednesday

Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour

Discover the hidden secrets of Media City, Salford Quays and the majestic Manchester Ship Canal on this entertaining guided walking tour. The perfect blend of history, culture and little-known facts.

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