Blackfriars Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Salford Quays
Once a major seaport and home to heavy industry, this precinct is now a dynamic cultural and residential area offering shopping, sport, drama and art.

MediaCityUK
Home to some of the U.K.’s biggest broadcasters, this precinct is a mix of cultural attractions, shopping, bars and restaurants.

The Lowry Art and Entertainment
This waterside arts complex that bears the name of a famous U.K. artist is home to a world of entertainment such as art exhibits, plays and concerts.

University of Salford
Explore the campus of University of Salford as part of your travels around Salford. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Ordsall Hall
You can learn about the history of Salford with a trip to Ordsall Hall. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Peel Park
Peel Park is just one of the places to see in Salford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Activities

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Our pick of the best Blackfriars Hotel Deals

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Evening food selection good, breakfast buffet pretty good selection, overall good for a quick airport stay.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

a&o Manchester City Centre
Great place and great value, clean, condo, everything you need really. Modern and enjoyable overnight stay. I was just che king out as breakfast was ending and they let me pay and select from whatever was left but it did the job. Thanks!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clean room need to be better, room was lack of maintenance
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

ibis budget Manchester Airport
Excellent stay before a trip to France
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Good central hotel for a one night stop
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
I have stayed here many times over the last 10 years and it has gone downhill but this time was unbelievable. Shockingly bad service from the outset. The night manager who took ages to answer the door to the breakfast with intermittent hot food, with missing equipment, awful check-in, poor coffee ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackfriars

Greengate
While Greengate isn't home to many top sights, AO Arena and Exchange Square are some notable places to visit nearby.


