Manchester/The Quays

From World travel guide

The Quays covers the three areas of Salford Quays, Trafford Wharf and Old Trafford around the Manchester Ship Canal. These former docks have been completely redeveloped. The area is now a pleasant part of the city. Reachable by tram, The Quays is not only home to quays inviting a stroll, but also:

• The Designer Outlet offering reduced prices on brand name products all year round.
• There is a large cinema complex.
• Imperial War Museum. http://www.iwm.org.uk/north/ (free admission) The Imperial War Museum in London contains tanks, guns, 'planes and uniforms to delight all comers: The Northern experience is full of videos of old people talking about rationing. The building itself however is visually very striking, so combine it with a trip to the Lowry for a feel of modern architecture.
• The Lowry. http://www.thelowry.com/ This is a an art gallery and very modern theatre. The gallery contains an impressive selection of works including, unsuprisingly, a large selection of works by L.S. Lowry. The building is very modern: it's designed to encourage exploration, according to the architect, so he made the building widen and deepen from the entrance and refused to have any signs for the toilets! It's also in Salford, but don't let that worry you: use the tram, about fifteen minutes out from the city center.
• See the magnificent bridge across one of the pools linking Salford and Trafford.
• The grounds of Manchester United (Old Trafford) are just off Salford Quays.

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