Salford Quays Heritage Trail - Route 2

At the end of the last century Manchester took the initiative to transform itself into an inland port by building a waterway to link the city to the sea. Its prime function was to reduce the cost of transport.

The official opening of the Canal by Queen Victoria on 21 May 1894 heralded a period of great industrial and commercial expansion in Manchester.

Today the Quays provide an attractive setting for the commercial, residential and leisure developments which have transformed a once derelict area into a confident and progressive community.

This is a three mile self-guided tour around Salford Quays, formerly the thriving terminal docks for the Port of Manchester.

For further details, visit the Industrial Powerhouse website.

Getting there

Parking: Turn left at the Quays where there is a car park opposite the Dock Office.

Public transport: Trains run from all over the North West direct to Manchester city centre stations. You can then either catch a bus or Metrolink to Salford Quays. The nearest Metrolink station is Trafford Bar on the Altrincham line - a 20 minute walk away. Trams run every six minutes during the day direct from Bury, Altrincham and Manchester. From the station cross Talbot Road. Turn left, then right at the traffic lights to White City Way. Cross Chester Road to Trafford Road. Continue along Trafford Road, past the Cinema, until you reach the Dock Office. The nearest bus stops are on Trafford Road and Ordsall Lane. Service 53 runs between Old Trafford, Cheetham Hill and Failsworth via Salford Quays. Service 92 runs from Ordsall and Bury via Salford Quays. For more information about bus, train and Metrolink services phone GMPTE enquiries on 0161-228 7811.

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