A tale of two cities

University life isn’t just about lectures and labs – the city you live in also shapes how you learn and the person you will become.

+ Salford Manchester

Salford and Manchester are cities full of history, culture and places just waiting to be discovered and explored. Here’s a taster of what the cities have to off er…

Science and Industry Museum

CULTURE AND ART The Science and Industry Museum is a must-see for engineering students, telling the story of Manchester’s pivotal role in the advancement of technology and industry.

Just a ten minute walk from campus, Islington Mill is home to radical, subversive music and visual arts, with a mix of events and exhibitions to inspire and surprise you.

Whitworth Art Gallery holds an eclectic and ever-changing collection of historic fi ne art, contemporary and modern art, textiles, prints and sculptures, set in the beautiful Whitworth Park.

HOME, First Street

“ HOME is Manchester’s beating heart for international contemporary theatre, art and film. The food is as good as its theatre productions (and that means, well, amazing) but be sure to check on their website before you go for some lunch time deals to cut the cost.”

Seren Hughes, BA (Hons) English Literature

MUSIC AND THEATRE Live music is everywhere in Manchester; see the biggest names at venues such as Emirates Old Traff ord, the Academy and the O2 Apollo; indie and underground gigs at Night and Day Café, Soup Kitchen and Gorilla; plus annual festivals such as Sounds from the Other City and Parklife.

HOME is more than a cinema; it’s Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art, theatre and fi lm, complete with a bar and restaurant. Discover your new favourite director and get involved in exciting events and exhibitions. We’re proud to be founding partners of HOME, which opens up opportunities for students such as gaining direct industry involvement in the curriculum on relevant courses.

The Lowry Theatre, named after the Salford artist LS Lowry and located at Salford Quays, hosts plays, comedy shows, dance performances, family activities and gallery exhibitions – right on our doorstep next to MediaCityUK.

Want to enjoy your culture even closer to home whilst here? Our campus is home to New Adelphi Theatre, a 350-seat theatre which hosts a range of events, from side-splitting comedy to ground breaking dance projects and big band entertainment, involving both our own students and external companies.

FOOD AND DRINK We admit it, we’re a bunch of foodies here – but you can fi nd a lot more than avocado toast at one of Manchester’s many food and drink establishments.

Salford’s Chapel Street, just a few minutes’ walk from our Peel Park campus, is home to a growing number of independent outlets including veggie favourite Deli Lama, authentic Italian pizza at Vero Moderno and beautiful cakes and artwork at GK Gallery.

In the Northern Quarter it’s all about quirky diners, canteens and cafes – from huge breakfasts or vegan junk food, to American-style burgers and homemade cakes.

Manchester’s Chinatown is the second biggest in the UK, with a host of Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants, as well as a number of speciality supermarkets. Just outside of the city centre you’ll fi nd Rusholme’s famous ‘Curry Mile’ off ering Indian, South East Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Make sure you also visit one of the regular food markets in Manchester city centre or at Salford Quays, whilst Mackie Mayor in the Northern Quarter houses an indoor market, bringing you quality food and drink from local producers and brewers.

SHOPPING Manchester city centre off ers shops to suit every budget, with the best high street and designer names at the Arndale Centre, as well as vintage and alternative markets in Affl ecks Palace and the Northern Quarter.

“ If you’ve ever visited Manchester you’ll realise that you can wear what you want when you want – and nobody bats an eyelid. Being one of the biggest cities for culture with its famous Northern Quarter, Manchester is bursting with vintage fashion shops and outlets – leaving no outfit unthinkable!”

Home Sweet Home, Northern Quarter

GK Gallery and Tea Room, Chapel Street, Salford

Hear from our own students on what they enjoy about the local area, from outdoor swimming and running routes, to the best places for brunch and where you can get your next culture fi x.

Read our student blog at blogs.salford.ac.uk/made-in-salford

SPORT If you’re into sport, you couldn’t choose a better city to live and study in. Sportcity houses Manchester City Football Club’s Etihad Stadium, as well as the National Squash Centre and Regional Tennis Centre. Here you’ll also fi nd the National Cycling Centre, which includes the Manchester Velodrome and Manchester BMX Club. Old Traff ord, home of the world famous Manchester United Football Club, is just two miles from Peel Park campus.

The Manchester Aquatics Centre, purpose built for the 2000 Commonwealth Games, boasts a 50m swimming pool, diving pool, gym and health suite.

If going for a run to clear your head and enjoy some fresh air is more your type of sport, there’s plenty of local running routes. You can take part in organised runs nearby, including two parkrun routes, Great Run Local events at Salford Quays, and the University’s own running club, or set your own route in one of the many local parks, including Peel Park, right on our doorstep!

TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL Salford Crescent train station is located between our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses, connecting you to Manchester in less than ten minutes, and Manchester Airport in just half an hour. You can easily travel between Manchester city centre and MediaCityUK by tram, and travelling between MediaCityUK and our Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses is free to students, just show your student ID on the bus.

If you decide to commute, there are plenty of local connections to get you to and from your classes quickly and easily by train or bus.

Old Traff ord

Salford Quays