Salford

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Salford [1] is a city in Greater Manchester.Salford is home to the Roman Catholic Cathedral for the diocese of the same name. Although it borders with the City of Manchester, in part, along the River Irwell and,in the inner city, where Strangeways borders Broughton and Higher Broughton, borders Cheetham Hill, it is a city in it's own right (as it's more loyal,long term residents will often let you know if you give them a reason!)To incomers this loyalty is a little less strong, as it remains, in many ways, a city without its own centre! Manchester's influence remains strong.Many people,who move to the area, have a Greater Manchester perspective. The city is extremely diverse, ranging from an urban city centre environment at its immediate border with the City of Manchester, into suburbia and then into open fields at semi-rural Worsley.

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[edit] By Air

Manchester International Airport, known locally as Ringway, is located to the South of Greater Manchester and offers internal, European and intercontinental flights. Direct trains serve Salford Crescent from the Airport's railway station. However, to reach most parts of the city, the best option would be to take a train to Manchester city centre and take a tram from Piccadilly, a train from Piccadilly or Victoria to the relevant suburban stop, or a bus.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located approximately 30miles to the West of Salford and can be reached by car, via the M62, or by coach, which stops at Manchester Chorlton Street and Eccles without the need for pre-booking. Liverpool Airport is served primarily by budget carriers.

Barton Aerodrome, between Eccles and Worsley, is home to the South Lancashire Aeroclub, who offer pleasure flights. There is currently talk of upgrading this airfield and renaming it "Manchester City Airport", a suggestion which has seen lots of furious letters from Salfordians appear in the Salford Advertiser and Manchester Evening News.

[edit] By Train

[edit] By Tram

Salford is served by the Eccles Line on the Metrolink system, which runs approximately every ten minutes. This Line connects Eccles with Manchester Piccadilly via Eccles New Road, Salford Quays and Manchester City Centre. Passengers can change at Cornbrook to connect with the southbound Altrincham Line or at Piccadilly Gardens to connect with the Northbound Bury Line. Plans are afoot to extend the Metrolink Network across the North-East and South of Greater Manchester, though none of these new routes will go through Salford.

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[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

The River Irwell flows through Salford and forms, for the most part, the border with Bury and Manchester. Canals include the Manchester Ship Canal, which forms the border with Trafford and the Bridgewater Canal, Britian's oldest.

  • The Salford Quays have recently been redeveloped, and contain some interesting architecture, an outlet mall, and the The Lowry Art Gallery and Imperial War Museum North.
  • Ordsall Hall
  • Working Class Movement Library
  • Salford Cathedral
  • Worsley Village

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Salford City Reds Rugby League Club - watch matches
  • Manchester United FC - watch matches

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  • Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays. Low priced designer clothes/products in an indoor mall. Contains a Nike outlet store, amongst others. Also has bars and restaurants.
  • West One
  • Salford Shopping City, Pendleton.
  • Swinton Precinct, Chorley Road, Swinton.
  • Ellesmere Centre, Manchester Rd/Bolton Road, Walkden.
  • Trafford Centre, Trafford Park. Reached by bus from Eccles, Manchester City Centre or Stretford Metrolink, or by car via the M60. A temple for shopping, as indicated by its design.
  • Manchester United Shop, Old Trafford Stadium, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford. This is a mecca for all those wishing to by the latest Manchester United products. Everything can be bought here, from replica shirts to teddy bears.

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  • Crescent - pub
  • Mark Addy - pub
  • Lime Bar - bar
  • Coco Rooms -bar

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[edit] Cope

Salford, in common with other inner city areas, suffers from a disproportionate level of crime. The majority of crime is petty. Street robberies are rare, though vehicle crime (theft of and theft from)is rife. Salford does have a "reputation". However most of the stories regarding Salford and its villains are very much the stuff of urban myth and legend. Commonsense, being streetwise and aware of your surroundings should minimise the risk of being a victim of crime. In an emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the service you require (Police, Fire or Ambulance).

Greater Manchester Police 0161 872 5050 (non-emergency)

Police Stations:

  • Swinton (24hours, Salford Police Headquarters), Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 6AZ.
  • Pendleton (24 Hours, closest to City Centre and Quays), Pendleton Police Station, Meyrick Road, Salford, M6 5JA (next to Salford Shopping City/Precinct)
  • Eccles, Hardy Street, Eccles, M30 7NB
  • Little Hulton, 382 Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, M38 9WH

[edit] Contact

The international telephone dialling code for the United Kingdom is +44. The local area code is 0161. Salford does not have a postcode of its own, it being in the Manchester "M" Postal Area. Thus, Salford Postcodes are in the following format: M1 1ZZ or M11 1ZZ.

[edit] Get out

Local countryside can be found at

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