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Salford and Salford Quays - Film, TV and Photoshoot location

Salford & Salford Quays

Salford Quays was one of Britains largest waterside regeneration projects and has been transformed from a former port to a modern centre home to some stunning architecture

Reference Code : SAL01

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Tags

  • Location - North West
  • Time Periods - 1980's-2000's
  • Time Periods - Post 2000
  • Industrial - Industrial Estate
  • Urban - Cityscape
  • Urban - Residential
  • Ports/Canals - Canal
  • Ports/Canals - Waterfront

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Salford Quays has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. The latest development, MediaCityUK, can be seen to the left of the picture. The striking Millenium Bridge (right) allows people to pass from Trafford into the heart of the Quays
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Description

Salford Quays once formed part of Manchester Ports opened by Queen Victoria in 1894. Since then the area has seen dramatic change with the old docklands now a distant memory.

The area has seen extensive regeneration and is unrecognisable from the derelict dockland it once was. Large office and residential structures line the quay side, and landmark buildings such as the Lowry Centre and Imperial War Museum give the quays a unique feel.

The finishing touches are being applied to MediaCityUK, Salford Quays newest development. When completed it will be home to the BBC and offer world class studio facilities in addition to leisure, retail and residential opportunities.

Location

Salford Quays is part of Salford located in Greater Manchester, situated approximately 2 miles west of Manchester city centre.

The Quays benefits from superb transport links with several metrolink stations providing regular services to Manchester city centre and the surrounding area. The area is easily accessible by car with the M602 providing access to the regions motorway network.

Manchester International Airport lies approximately 10 miles south of Salford Quays.

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Restrictions

  • Filming cannot disturb residents/tenants/visitors to the Quays.

  • For more detailed information on the land ownership in the Salford area please contact us

Accessibility

Salford Quays is highly accessible being well served by the local road network and public transport.

Image Gallery

Salford Quays has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. The latest development, MediaCityUK, can be seen to the left of the picture. The striking Millenium Bridge (right) allows people to pass from Trafford into the heart of the QuaysAn aerial view looking east towards Salford Quays. The picture highlights the mix diversity that Salford has to offer, with its towering sky scrapers sitting on the waters edge surrounded by industrial unitsSalford Quays is home to a number of small office developments which can be used for filming or as a unit baseLarge industrial units are available for either storage or as studio spaceThe industrial units dotted around Salford vary in appearance and sizeOnce a former railway bridge, the Detriot Swing Bridge has now undergone a major refubishment and sits in Dock 9 at Salford QuaysAmple on site parking can be provided in Salford, while a number of vacant sites make ideal unit bases if filming in the local areaSmall industrial units sit in the shadows of the new developments but give the area a busy feelLand is available in superb locations through out the Quays. These pieces of land offer stunning vantage points of the Quays and are conveniently located for use as a unit base in Salford

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Offices from a range of time periods can be found in Salford, making it the ideal place to film any eraIndustrial buildings are highly accessible, with large bay doors allowing a large van full access into the unitInternally, industrial units offer large open plan space with good floor to ceiling heightsLooking west towards Salford Quays showing the 4 former docks.
 

Site Information

Local amenities

Police
Greater Manchester Police Unison Branch (0.9 Miles/1.45km)
Hospital
Hope Hospital, Salford (1.9 Miles/3.0 km)
Fire
Salford Fire Station, Salford (1.0 Miles/1.6km)
Hotel
Holiday Inn, Media City (On site)

Services

Electricity
No
Gas
No
Internet
No
Mains Water
No
Telephone
No

Utilities

On-site catering
Yes
On-site parking
Yes
On-site security
Yes
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Email filmlocations@mediacityuk.co.uk

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