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Salford, UK

Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former town hall, Salford Cathedral, Salford Lads' Club and St Philip's Church.

Type CityPopulation 129,794

Why go

  • City in Greater Manchester, England.
  • Served by Manchester Barton Aerodrome.

History

Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester city centre. Landmarks include the former town hall, Salford Cathedral, Salford Lads' Club and St Philip's Church. In 2021 it had a population of 129,794. The demonym for people from Salford is Salfordian.

Where to stay

2 Mercury Way, Trafford Park, Urmston, Stretford, Manchester M41 7PA, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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Media City, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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Blue, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2AB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Trafford Quays, Old Park Ln, The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8PG, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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267 E Lancashire Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 0AA, United Kingdom · hellohotels.co.uk
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Waterfront Quay, Manchester M50 3XW, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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Worsley Brow, Worsley, Manchester M28 2YA, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
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Sir Alex Ferguson Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1WS, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3AJ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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11 The Quays, Manchester M50 3SQ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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145 Eccles New Rd, Salford M5 4QQ, United Kingdom · pillorooms.com
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219 Bolton Rd, Swinton, Pendlebury, Manchester M27 8TG, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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18 Markendale Place, Salford M5 3GW, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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17 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8DD, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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612 Albert St, Eccles, Manchester M30 0NA, United Kingdom
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Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, United Kingdom · hilton.com
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Old Trafford, 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ, United Kingdom · marriott.com
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2 Cross Ln, Salford M5 4AE, United Kingdom · imperialsalford.com
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The Quays, Clippers Quay, Salford M50 3SN, United Kingdom · millenniumhotels.com
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68 Edward Ave, Salford M6 8DA, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
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699 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0GW, United Kingdom
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256 The Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3SE, United Kingdom · quayapartments.com-manchester.com
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Restaurants & places to go

British, Restaurant · 1761 is an independent, British restaurant on Booth Street, our team is passionate about fresh, seasonal and locally sourced British… · 1761mcr.co.uk
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Pizza, Fast Food, Fast Food · Vegan Pizza and Fast Food in Manchester Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options ·… · zads.co.uk
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Cafe · Extended hours start January 2025 Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00 · 41 Green Lane, M33 5PN · facebook.com
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Ice Cream · All-Vegan desserts parlour in Withington. Specialises in cakes, hot chocolates & ice creams but also offers a selection of savoury foods like soup… · instagram.com
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Food Court · Food court for students, staff and visitors. Open during term times. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access ·… · instagram.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
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Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery ·… · bananatree.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · The Quays, Salford, M50 3AG · bellaitalia.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 2A Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3AN · locations.burgerking.co.uk
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · The Quays, Salford, M50 3AG · harvester.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Hanging Ditch,… · mowglistreetfood.com
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Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Manchester, M8 8EP · nandos.co.uk
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester, M4 3TR · phocafe.co.uk
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Pie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 198 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NE · pieminister.co.uk
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Manchester, M8 8EP · restaurants.subway.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4AJ · t4.co.uk
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Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30 Features: delivery, step-free access, dogs welcome · The Quays, Salford, M50 3AG · turtlebay.co.uk
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, air conditioning · 2 St Peter's Square,… · wagamama.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS · chiquito.co.uk
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su-Tu 12:00-22:00 · 200-204 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NN · flatironsteak.co.uk
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Traders Avenue, Manchester, M41 7PP · shops.krispykreme.co.uk
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Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30 · M17 8EH · iguanas.co.uk
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr 17:00-23:00; Su 12:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 260 Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 8AB · 8manchester.com
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Bistro, British, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 17:00-23:00; Th 12:30-15:30,17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:30-16:00,17:30-00:00 · 7 New York Street, Manchester, M1 4DY · highergroundmcr.co.uk
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Pakistani, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal, step-free access, air conditioning · 142B Cheetham Hill Road,… · lahoributtkarahi.co.uk
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Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 53 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30 · 52-54 Faulkner Street, Manchester, M1 4FH · try-thai.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 906 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3AD · krispycod.co.uk
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo - Th 17:00 - 02:00, Fr, Sa 13:00 - 03:00, Su 13:00 - 02:00 · 255 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7HP · cheatdazedesserts.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 77 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EG · bandibul.co.uk
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Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00; Tu 16:00-18:00; We-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · 289 Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0YA · bluenilecafe.wordpress.com
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Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00 · The Quays, Salford, M50 3AG · bigtraybbq.com
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Kebab, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 16:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00 · 80 Washway Road · canadiancharcoalpit.business.site
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International, Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DZ · earthcafe.co
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Breakfast, Cafe/Diner, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 328-330 Oxford Road, Manchester,… · geminicoffeebar.co.uk
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Cantonese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 10:30-22:00; We-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00 · 8 Brooklands Station Approach, Sale, M33 3SQ · gonbay.uk
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Spanish, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-16:30, Th, Su 08:00-22:00, Fr 08:00-00:00, Sa 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 192 Burton… · instance.com
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Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-22:00 · 213-215 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PW · meuportugal.co.uk
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Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · 366 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AZ · offthegridmcr.com
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Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 229 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN · platzki.com
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Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:30 · 202 Burton Road, M20 2LW · pomegranate-restaurant.co.uk
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · 22 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3WF · richmondtearooms.com
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European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegan options, step-free… · thealchemistbars.com
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Japanese, Cafe · Opening hours: "by appointment" · 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB · cha-ology.com
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Regional, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · thelounges.co.uk
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Airports

Manchester Airport (MAN) 9.4 mi to the centre
Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 50 airlines (Transavia France, Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet…) · direct flights to 146 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Arrecife, Paphos, Dalaman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 50 airlines, 146 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) 25 mi to the centre
Liverpool, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Flybe) · direct flights to 48 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Barcelona, Faro, Fuerteventura… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Manchester (27 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 48 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome 3.4 mi to the centre
Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENG, GB
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Warrington Airstrip 9.7 mi to the centre
Warrington, Cheshire, ENG, GB
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Getting there by ferry

Manchester River Cruises Salford Quays
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
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Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay
Ferry terminal · 2.2 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Manchester Barton Aerodrome; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Manchester River Cruises Salford Quays, 1.2 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Salford, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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