If when you think of Salford you think of dark satanic mills then you couldn’t be more wrong. It is true that during the 18th and 19th century Salford built its reputation on the mills and manufacturing making it the engine house of the North West in terms of cotton production and heavy industries but the 20th century saw this area on the outskirts of Manchester in the North West of England suffer with competition from other, cheaper producers. Courtesy of the Industrial Revolution the area benefited from excellent communication links in terms of road, rail and canal infrastructure and this was to greatly help the area regenerate itself towards the end of the 20th Century. Salford covers around 37 square miles and the districts of Salford, Eccles, Worsley, Cadishead, Swinton and Pendlebury with a population of approximately 220,000 people. Salford’s proximity to Manchester means that it is today a popular place to live and visit as you have the benefit of what both these areas can offer. The canals through Salford have now been rejuvenated and form an integral part of recent developments. Today Salford is home to The Imperial War Museum North at the Salford Quays alongside The Lowry Museum which houses LS Lowry’s fabulous collection of what made Salford great. The executive apartments make the Quays a spectacular destination for visitors and residents alike.
Club
Dentist
Gray W R
Griffin Dental Surgery
Windsor Dental Practice
Doctor
Claremont Medical Centre
Clarendon Surgery
Higher Broughton Health Centre
Lance Burn Health Centre
Lower Broughton Health Centre
Vet
Shops
Tyson's Floral Design
Boots
Tims & Parker Ltd
Alan Miller
Roth Clothing
Fulda Gallery
Islington Mill Gallery
From Space
Places to Stay near Salford
Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast (1.63 miles)
Crown & Cushion Hotel (1.71 miles)
Originally a 15th century coaching inn, this hotel offers a relaxing home away from home in the heart of the Cotswold's; an area steeped with history. In the past, the Crown and ... More
The Kings Arms (1.76 miles)
Cottage in the Country (1.76 miles)
Cottage in the Country has been established for over 20 years! Our aim, as always, is to help you find the right holiday home for you and your family. With our intimate knowledge ... More | visit website
The Red Lion (2.34 miles)
Set in a large mature garden, the building features exposed stone walls and beams, inglenook ... More | visit website
Forge House (2.51 miles)
Four poster beds, jacuzzi bath and internet access. ... More | visit website
The Red Lion Inn (2.67 miles)
Real ales, fine wines, Superb food and a warm welcome await you from your hosts Sarah and Lisa at The Red Lion. The newly refurbished interior retains and old world charm ... More
The Kingham Plough (2.97 miles)
The Kingham Plough is a 4* Free House, located opposite the Village Green, in Kingham mid-way between the Cotswold Market Towns of Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and ... More
Moat End (3.04 miles)
Tollgate Inn (3.20 miles)
A Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse dating back to 1720 and built from characteristic ... More | visit website
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