Parking Near The Lowry, Quays
Where Can I Park for The Lowry?
Parksy lists a covered space at the theatre, 160 yards away, for £6.50 an hour. Other nearby choices 0.2 miles away include Holiday Inn Manchester-MediaCityUK at £5.50 an hour and The Lightbox at £9.75 an hour. Quayside MediaCityUK multi-storey car park is approximately a three-minute walk from the theatre, with parking from £3 for up to 2 hours.
- Address
- Pier 8 The Quays, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Parking at The Lowry Theatre, Salford, 160 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Manchester United Football Ground railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near Quays
The Lowry in Salford Quays, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling. Photo: Pexels
Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles of the Venue
Parksy lists a covered space at the theatre, 160 yards away, priced at £6.50 an hour. A Holiday Inn Manchester-MediaCityUK space, an affordable Salford Quays space and 24/7 parking at The Lightbox are each 0.2 miles away; their listed prices are £5.50 an hour, £90 a month and £9.75 an hour respectively.
Two further 0.2-mile options are a Salford space at The Pitch, M50, priced at £15 an hour, and 24/7 parking at The Greenhouse, Salford M50, priced at £10 an hour. These short walks can be useful after a show because each listed space is close to the theatre rather than requiring a longer journey across the wider Quays district.
Event-Night Restrictions Around Pier 8 the Quays
The venue address is Pier 8 The Quays, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ, in Salford Quays near Quays. The venue’s published parking guidance directs visitors towards nearby options rather than an on-site facility (thelowry.com), so drivers should plan for a separate walk between the car park and the theatre.
That rule makes an event-day attempt to arrange venue parking unsuitable for a last-minute arrival, while the surrounding multi-storey and private spaces provide the practical alternatives listed for the area.
Quayside MediaCityUK and Other Named Parking Alternatives
Quayside MediaCityUK multi-storey car park is approximately a three-minute walk from the theatre (thelowry.com). Quayside Salford publishes a tariff of £3 for up to 2 hours and £4.50 for up to 4 hours (quaysidesalford.co.uk), giving shorter visits a named alternative to the venue’s nearby private spaces.
The Quayside operator also states that Blue Badge holders can park free for four hours during trading hours (quaysidesalford.co.uk). The venue identifies Quayside MediaCityUK and other Salford Quays locations as nearby parking choices (thelowry.com), so the named alternatives are concentrated around MediaCityUK rather than at the theatre itself.
Manchester United Football Ground Station and the Walk to The Lowry
Manchester United Football Ground railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 0.6 miles and a 13-minute walk. The station provides a straightforward public-transport option for visitors who would rather avoid event-night parking around Salford Quays.
The theatre stands at Pier 8 The Quays, so a rail journey still ends with a walk through the Quays area. The 13-minute station walk is a useful benchmark when comparing the convenience of leaving the car at home with taking a train to a performance.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Lowry?
Parksy lists a covered space at the theatre, 160 yards away, for £6.50 an hour. Other nearby choices 0.2 miles away include Holiday Inn Manchester-MediaCityUK at £5.50 an hour and The Lightbox at £9.75 an hour. Quayside MediaCityUK multi-storey car park is approximately a three-minute walk from the theatre, with parking from £3 for up to 2 hours.
Is There Parking at the Theatre?
The venue’s published parking guidance directs visitors towards nearby options rather than an on-site facility. Parksy does list a covered space at the theatre, 160 yards away, priced at £6.50 an hour. Drivers should plan for a separate walk between the car park and the theatre, particularly for an event-night arrival.
How Much Does Quayside MediaCityUK Parking Cost?
Quayside MediaCityUK multi-storey car park is approximately a three-minute walk from the theatre. Its published tariff is £3 for up to 2 hours and £4.50 for up to 4 hours. Blue Badge holders can park free for four hours during trading hours, according to the Quayside operator.
What Nearby Private Parking Options Are Available?
Nearby choices include a Holiday Inn Manchester-MediaCityUK space at £5.50 an hour, an affordable Salford Quays space at £90 a month and 24/7 parking at The Lightbox at £9.75 an hour. Two further 0.2-mile options are The Pitch at £15 an hour and The Greenhouse at £10 an hour.
How Far Is Manchester United Football Ground Station?
Manchester United Football Ground railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 0.6 miles and a 13-minute walk. It provides a straightforward public-transport option for visitors who would rather avoid event-night parking around Salford Quays, although the journey still ends with a walk through the Quays area.
Where Is the Theatre Located?
The theatre is at Pier 8 The Quays, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ, in Salford Quays near Quays. The venue identifies Quayside MediaCityUK and other Salford Quays locations as nearby parking choices, so alternatives are concentrated around MediaCityUK rather than at the theatre itself.
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