Salford Quays

MediaCityUK’s Salford Quays location places it at the heart of Manchester’s iconic waterfront, historically a symbol of industrial enterprise.

Opened in 1894 by Queen Victoria, the former docks were fundamental to the economic prowess of the region. More than a century later, and in the midst of the digital revolution, MediaCityUK is helping The Quays to reinvent itself once again. Extensive regeneration and investment has made the area a magnet for tourists, with venues such as Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry arts centre helping to attract millions of visitors each year. Old Trafford, home to Manchester United Football Club, draws crowds of more than 70,000 to every home game; while The Quays’ waterways play host to regular triathlon events and were a key venue for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. In September 2011 the area will welcome Oasis Academy MediaCityUK - a brand new high school complex.

You’ll find more information on visiting Salford Quays at www.thequays.org.uk.

The North West

Right on the doorstep of Manchester, one of Europe’s leading commercial, cultural and creative centres, MediaCityUK is at the heart of the north west of England.

We’re a serious economic player, home to nearly seven million people and 230,000 companies. Three quarters of the nation’s Top 100 companies operate here, earning us a reputation as a great place to do business (source: NWDA). Manchester itself is the fastest growing city outside London, and was recently named second only to the capital as the best place to locate a business (source: Cushman and Wakefield UK Cities Monitor).

But this isn’t only a good place to work, it’s also a great place to live. In fact, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Manchester as the UK’s most ‘liveable’ city, assessing qualities such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.

And it’s not just Manchester that makes the region so appealing; from the natural beauty of the Lake District to the legendary nightlife of Liverpool, we certainly don’t want for entertainment in this part of the world. For more information on visiting Manchester: www.visitmanchester.com. For more information on business in the north west: www.englandsnorthwest.com.