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Visit Salford We’re excited with what the BBC and MediaCityUK will bring to our city and extend a warm welcome to the new residents and visitors that come with it.

With one foot in the past and all eyes on the future, Salford is a city of contradictions where new technology sits alongside sparkling waterways and historic villages. Packed full of cultural venues, tasty restaurants and gorgeous countryside we firmly believe that Salford is a sensational city with a unique and hospitable charm.

Happy 180th birthday, Peel Park 🎂We’re celebrating with a big birthday party in the park today from 11am to 3pm and ever...
22/08/2026

Happy 180th birthday, Peel Park 🎂

We’re celebrating with a big birthday party in the park today from 11am to 3pm and everyone’s invited!

Catch The Wagon Train, live theatre from Barton Theatre Company, music from Farnworth and Walkden Brass Band, guided walks, children’s activities and more.

It’s completely free, with no booking required. Just come along and join the celebration 🕺

And if you’re celebrating your birthday today too, happy birthday! You’re invited to get involved in Peel Park’s birthday cake-cutting ceremony 🎉

Friends of Peel Park

As Salford’s centenary year rolls on, so do the brilliant events taking place across the city! 🎉This weekend, we’re cele...
21/08/2026

As Salford’s centenary year rolls on, so do the brilliant events taking place across the city! 🎉

This weekend, we’re celebrating another big Salford birthday as Peel Park turns 180.

Want to hear more about this weekend’s celebration and keep up with everything still to come during Salford’s centenary year?

Sign up for the Visit Salford newsletter and get the latest events and updates sent straight to your inbox 👇

16/08/2026

Have you spotted our new Salford 100 programme yet? 👀

Pick up a copy at venues across Salford and start planning your celebrations!

You can also explore the full programme online using the link in our comments 👇

Week two of is here ☀️This week we’re heading to MediaCityUK for free outdoor cinema, taking on the Read to the Beat ...
10/08/2026

Week two of is here ☀️

This week we’re heading to MediaCityUK for free outdoor cinema, taking on the Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge at our Salford Community Libraries, exploring Peel Park and making a stop at kargo.mkt for some food along the way!

Swipe for this week’s inspo 👉

SCHOOL’S OUT! ☀️🥳The summer holidays are here and we’ve got six weeks of inspo to help you make the most of them!Through...
03/08/2026

SCHOOL’S OUT! ☀️🥳

The summer holidays are here and we’ve got six weeks of inspo to help you make the most of them!

Throughout the holidays, we’ll be sharing things to see, do and discover across Salford from free family days out and rainy day activities to places to get outdoors, what’s on and food and drink spots to try.

Here are a few ideas to get you started 👇

🌿 FREE Tuesdays RHS Garden Bridgewater for Salford residents
🌧️ A rainy day exploring Ordsall Hall
💛 FREE family fun Salford Museum and Art Gallery
🌸 Incredible food and drink The Black Friar Salford

Swipe through for inspo 👉

And keep following for more ideas throughout the summer holidays.

Salford hosted four Women’s Rugby World Cup matches last summer & now we’re welcoming the champions themselves!England’s...
03/08/2026

Salford hosted four Women’s Rugby World Cup matches last summer & now we’re welcoming the champions themselves!

England’s women’s rugby team will take on Australia at CorpAcq Stadium on Saturday 12 September 🏉

It will be the Red Roses’ first-ever match in Salford and the only North West fixture in the WXV Global Series, giving local fans another chance to enjoy world-class women’s rugby right here in the city.

📅 Saturday 12 September
📍 CorpAcq Stadium

🎟️ Junior tickets £5; standard adult tickets from £20

Book your tickets using the link in our comments.

Two months on from Salford’s 100th birthday… and we’re still celebrating 🎉There’s so much happening across the city as p...
20/06/2026

Two months on from Salford’s 100th birthday… and we’re still celebrating 🎉

There’s so much happening across the city as part of . From the Salford 100 photo exhibition Salford Museum and Art Gallery to story gathering and poetry workshops, and the free canal-side festival at Middlewood Locks.

However you get involved, there’s something for you.

Head to the link in our comments to find out what's on 👀

19/06/2026

More than 8 million people visit Salford every year, supporting local jobs, businesses and communities across the city. All of this contributes to a visitor economy now worth £1.1 billion!

But behind these figures are the places that make Salford special.

From MediaCity and Salford Quays to RHS Garden Bridgewater, The Lowry, our parks, independent businesses, cafés, restaurants and year-round events - it’s these experiences that keep people coming back 🙌

As we celebrate , it’s a chance to reflect on how far the city has come and the role our visitor economy plays in supporting communities across Salford.

What’s your favourite place to visit in Salford? 👇

The Dragon Boat Festival is back today (13 June) at Salford Quays for a weekend packed with racing, performances and fam...
13/06/2026

The Dragon Boat Festival is back today (13 June) at Salford Quays for a weekend packed with racing, performances and family-friendly activities.

Check out the festival schedule and plan your day ➡️ https://orlo.uk/1V1ZU

See you there! 🚣

The Dragon Boat Festival returns to Salford this weekend! 🐉Get ready for exciting races, cultural performances and plent...
12/06/2026

The Dragon Boat Festival returns to Salford this weekend! 🐉

Get ready for exciting races, cultural performances and plenty of family-friendly activities across two days of celebrations.

📍 Salford Quays
📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June

Will you be heading down to cheer on the teams?

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