The Quays.

MediaCityUK is located at Salford Quays on the banks of Manchester’s historic ship canal - a symbol of the area's industrial heritage.

Opened in 1894 by Queen Victoria, the former docks were fundamental to the economic prowess of the region. More than a century later, and in the midst of the digital revolution, MediaCityUK is helping The Quays to reinvent itself once again. Extensive regeneration and investment has made the area a magnet for tourists, with venues such as Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry arts centre helping to attract millions of visitors each year.

Manchester United Football Club, and Lancashire County Cricket Club are both on the doorstep, while The Quays’ waterways play host to regular triathlon events and were a key venue for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.