Part of Salford Quays ward
Parking in Salford Quays, Manchester
The Lowry, MediaCityUK, IWM North, and the waterfront walks that link them — Salford Quays is Greater Manchester's docklands reborn, and every parking space is in a car park. Parkwise maps 12 verified operator car parks across the quays, with confirmed tariffs including Quayside MediaCity at £7.50 for six hours with Lowry tickets, and live space reports from drivers.
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Salford Quays
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The Salford Quays & MediaCity parking map
Every verified bay and car park in Salford Quays, plotted from real Parkwise data — with the three closest car parks, prices, and max stays. This is a snapshot: for live availability on every spot, download the free Parkwise app.
3 locations mappedQuayside MediaCity car park
Car Park · Salford Quays
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £7.50/6h pre-booked with Lowry tickets
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Open 24 hours · ANPR, book before exit
- Spaces
- ~2000
- Operator
- YourParkingSpace
- Distance
- 702 m from centre
- Address
- Quayside, Salford, M50 3WL, United Kingdom
Good to know
- • Research candidate (source_backed_candidate). Quayside public car park; source publishes tariffs. Source: https://quaysidesalford.co.uk/about-us/car-parking/
Numbered pins are the closest car parks — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Parking in Salford Quays: the local's guide
Salford Quays sits west of Manchester city centre on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal — home to The Lowry arts centre, the BBC and ITV studios at MediaCityUK, IWM North, and the residential towers of the Quays. There is no on-street parking in our verified data: all 12 locations are operator car parks, which makes planning straightforward once you know which deck serves your destination.
MediaCity and Broadway multi-storey car park is the largest public option with around 2,300 spaces, a few minutes' walk from the studios and waterfront. Quayside MediaCity car park offers a confirmed £7.50 for six hours when pre-booked with Lowry tickets — the practical choice for theatre visits. The Pitch Car Park and The Garage sit closer to the Lowry end, while Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 at £12 to £20 pre-book only serves match days within walking distance of the stadium.
Weekday office traffic at MediaCity fills the multi-storeys by mid-morning; Lowry performance nights and weekend visitors add pressure on The Pitch and Quayside decks. Match days at Old Trafford transform every quays car park into a park-and-walk option. Parkwise verifies operator tariffs where published, with live space reports from drivers that expire after 60 minutes so the map never lies to you.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around Salford Quays updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
- Set your destination to The Lowry or MediaCityUK and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
Salford Quays & MediaCity parking tips
There is no on-street parking in our verified Salford Quays data — plan for a car park before you set off.
Quayside MediaCity car park at £7.50 for six hours with pre-booked Lowry tickets is the best confirmed deal for theatre visits.
MediaCity and Broadway multi-storey with around 2,300 spaces is the default for studio tours and weekday visits.
Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 at £12 to £20 is pre-book only — do not arrive on match day without a booking.
The Pitch Car Park and The Garage are closest to the Lowry and IWM North — compare walk times in the app.
Weekday mornings fill MediaCity decks by 9am — arrive early or check live driver reports before you commit.
What's in Salford Quays
A few reasons drivers park here — and where bays tend to fill first.
The Lowry
Theatre, gallery, and waterside dining — Quayside MediaCity car park offers £7.50 for six hours when pre-booked with Lowry tickets.
MediaCityUK
BBC, ITV, and the Coronation Street tour at the docklands studios — MediaCity and Broadway multi-storey is the main public car park with around 2,300 spaces.
IWM North
Imperial War Museum North on the quays waterfront — The Pitch Car Park is the closest verified option; check live reports before you set off.
Quays waterfront walk
Pedestrian bridges link the Lowry, MediaCity, and IWM North — park once at Broadway and explore the full loop on foot.
Old Trafford
Manchester United's stadium is a twenty-minute walk across the quays — Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 at £12 to £20 is pre-book only on match days.
Castlefield canals
Fifteen minutes east to Manchester's Roman fort and canal basin — quays car parks are a practical base for a cross-city day.
Busy nights & events near Salford Quays
Lowry performance nights and MediaCity studio tours fill the quays car parks from an hour before doors, and Old Trafford match days transform every nearby deck into a park-and-walk hub. Drivers in the app report live availability as they arrive, and reports expire after 60 minutes so you are never looking at stale data.
Streets drivers search for:
- The Lowry
- MediaCityUK
- IWM North
- Salford Quays
- Broadway
- The Quays
- Old Trafford
- Manchester Ship Canal
Salford Quays & MediaCity parking questions
Is there street parking at Salford Quays?
No on-street bays appear in our verified Salford Quays data — all 12 locations are operator car parks. Parkwise lists every deck with verified tariffs, opening hours, and the latest driver report so you can choose before you drive.
Where is the nearest car park to MediaCityUK?
MediaCity and Broadway multi-storey car park is the main public option with around 2,300 spaces, a few minutes on foot from the studios. The Garage and Incom Car Park add alternatives nearby. Parkwise lists verified prices and live driver reports for each.
Is Salford Quays parking free in the evening?
All verified Salford Quays locations are paid operator car parks — there is no free on-street parking in our data. Quayside MediaCity offers £7.50 for six hours when pre-booked with Lowry tickets. Parkwise lists tariffs and opening hours for every car park so you can compare before you arrive.
How do I see live parking availability at Salford Quays?
Download Parkwise and open the map around Salford Quays. Drivers report spaces as they arrive and leave — markers show green, amber, or red based on the latest report, which expires after 60 minutes.
How much does parking cost at Salford Quays?
Confirmed tariffs include Quayside MediaCity at £7.50 for six hours with pre-booked Lowry tickets, and Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 at £12 to £20 pre-book only. Other operator car parks vary by length of stay. Parkwise shows the verified tariff for every location so you can compare before you set off.
Can I park at Salford Quays on a Sunday?
Yes — all car parks operate seven days a week, though Lowry matinees and weekend studio tours fill the decks earlier than weekdays. Match Sundays at Old Trafford add extra demand. Parkwise lists opening hours and the latest driver report for each car park.
Do I need RingGo or PayByPhone to park at Salford Quays?
Salford Quays car parks are all operator-managed with their own payment systems — pay on arrival, app, or pre-book depending on the operator. Council PayByPhone does not apply here. Parkwise is not a payment app: it shows every car park with the verified tariff, max stay, and payment method before you drive, so there are no surprises when you arrive. You pay however the operator tells you.
What ward is Salford Quays in?
Salford Quays is not one of Manchester City Council's 32 electoral wards — it sits in Salford City Council territory, where the waterfront area is commonly referred to as Salford Quays. Parkwise uses Salford Quays as the neighbourhood name most drivers search for, while spot data follows the relevant local authority boundaries.
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