Blackfriars Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Blackfriars
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

Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Blackfriars Hotel Deals

TRIBE Manchester Airport
"2nd stay in a week. Good hotel really convenient for the airport and probably my hotel of choice if flying from Manchester."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

a&o Manchester City Centre
"The room itself was great, clean and comfortable. The check in experience let the whole stay down. Nothing against the staff as they did their best, but the idea you have to check in using the QR code is a flawed process and it took nearly 30 minutes to get checked in which is totally unacceptable. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
"Check in easy,room perfect,stay A+++..transfer to the station,perfect,young gentleman helped us with cases..my only complaint is clayton airport transfer....the gentleman who.picked us up from airport at 23:00 did little to offer a couple in 60s any help with luggage,very poor effort.."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

ibis budget Manchester Airport
"Only used hotelto sleep before very early get up the next money. The bed was shockingly uncomfortable. It was a solid base with a topper on, but what do you expect for the cheapness of the room"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
"Need ear plugs. U hear water from room above you. Need sign ask other guest to be quiet"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
"Great place to stay before or definitely after your vacation!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackfriars

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



