The Lowry

Museum Salford, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex located at Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is named after the early 20th-century painter L. S. Lowry and features a triangular plan with a promenade encircling the building, providing views of the Manchester Ship Canal and MediaCityUK. The complex includes the Lyric theatre with a capacity of 1,730, the Quays theatre with a capacity of 466, and the Studio with a capacity of 150. The Lowry also features a large public plaza and a footbridge spanning the ship canal. The complex offers various performances, exhibitions, and events, making it a great place to visit for families and art enthusiasts

Plan your family visit to the The Lowry with these blog insights 👇

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16 unmissable things to do in Manchester with kids

16 unmissable things to do in Manchester with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited The Lowry, an architecturally stunning building with three theatres and galleries showcasing world-class exhibitions

Highlights: The kids loved the building itself with its bright colours and striking design, and we enjoyed the family events, including plays and Julia Donaldson stories ✨

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Salford: Beautiful Place with No Ships

Salford: Beautiful Place with No Ships
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time at The Lowry, checking out the temporary exhibit "In the Frame: Dance on Film"

Highlights: We all enjoyed the creative "Lookout" gallery, where we could make our own art ✨