The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

(See page 3 for information about the Holiday Inn Express at Manchester-Salford Quays)

Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces.

A restaurant, cafes & bars are situated along the southern side of the building, with spectacular waterside views and in fine weather can extend out to quayside terraces overlooking the expansive Manchester Ship Canal.

How do I get to The Lowry? Arriving by car: The Lowry is 10 minutes drive from Manchester City Centre, 20 minutes drive from Manchester Airport, and a quarter of a mile from the motorway network, giving access from all over the North West and beyond.

From the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is a quarter of a mile from junction 3 of the M602. Follow the brown Lowry logo signs. View Larger Map

Where do I park: There is a passenger drop-off point immediately in front of The Lowry. Secure parking is available in the Lowry Outlet Mall multi-storey car park, which also has designated areas for disabled people on each level.

To reduce your waiting time at the end of the evening we strongly recommend that you pre-pay for your parking at a cost of £5 (valid between 17.00 to 01.00 hours). Simply take your ticket to the car park office when you enter the car park - located in the basement car park by the Marks and Spencer/Nike escalator. Find out more details here.

You can now beat the car park queues: Save time and remove the hassle from parking at the Lowry Outlet Mall by pre-purchasing your parking at a cost of £5 when you buy your tickets from Box Office. We’ll simply send you a voucher, along with your tickets, which you use at the barriers when entering and exiting the car park.

Public transport: The Lowry is accessible by train, tram and bus.

Metrolink. From national railway stations, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria you can travel to The Lowry by Metrolink tram. You should alight at Harbour City, a 10 minute walk from The Lowry.

Alternatively Metrolink can be contacted on 0161 205 2000. Please see map below.

Train Information. After exiting the train at Oxford Road walk up Oxford Road towards St Peter's Square. At St Peter's Square board an Eccles tram, alighting at Harbour City.

After exiting the train at Piccadilly Station head towards the tram station which is clearly signposted and located beneath the train station. Board an Eccles tram alighting at Harbour City.

Bus Information. Buses that go along the Quays and past The Lowry: 69 - Eccles – Stretford. A regular service until 6pm excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Buses that stop on Eccles New Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry): 27 – Swinton – Manchester. A regular service excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. 25 – Bolton – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service. 33 – Wigan – Manchester. A regular service. 63 – Brookhouse – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service. Buses that stop on Trafford Wharf Road (10 mins walk to The Lowry): 290 & 291 – Flixton – Manchester. An early morning and regular afternoon & evening service. No weekend or Bank Holiday service. Buses that stop on Trafford Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry): 51 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays. 52 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings. Please check bus routes and timetables with GMPTE on 0870 608 2 608 before you travel.

Taxi. There are a number of local taxi firms which are regularly used by The Lowry. Swan Taxis (private hire) can be contacted on 0161 707 3000 Saltax Taxis (black cabs with full wheelchair access) can be contacted on 0161 737 2222 Defelice Travel (private hire and shuttle service between The Lowry, train stations and hotels) can be contacted on 0161 872 2725 or 07894 649 122. Quays Taxis (visit www.quaystaxis.co.uk for more details). There is a cab rank outside The Lowry and a contact system which allows you to speak directly to a driver. Contact on 0161 660 6666. 1010 Taxis (private hire) can be contacted on 793 / 794 1010

Arriving on Foot. There are several walkways navigating the rejuvenated waterways of Salford Quays. The Lowry Footbridge offers access from Trafford Wharfside and provides spectacular views of The Quays.

Cycling. The Lowry is accessible by bicycle from Manchester city centre, and via various cycle paths across the city. For information on cycle routes from Manchester to Salford Quays visit www.loveyourbike.org.

The Holiday Inn Express is a 5-minute walk from The Lowry.

CTI has a negotiated rate of 89 GBP per night.

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