Is media City in Manchester or Salford?

MediaCityUK is a 200-acre (81 ha) mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford and Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The project was developed by Peel Media; its principal tenants are media organisations and the University of Salford.

Who is based in media City?

Home to the likes of the BBC, ITV, Ericsson, dock10 and Kellogg’s, and complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses.

Who owns MediaCityUK?

Peel Land and Property Group
MediaCityUK is a joint venture between Peel Land and Property Group and Legal and General Capital. Delivering sustainable regeneration: Peel Land and Property owns 1.2 million m2 of property and 15,000 hectares of land and water.

What is filmed at media City Salford?

Granada Television. ITV. Filmed in at MediaCityUK in Salford. Longest running serial TV soap drama in the world. All Our Yesterdays.

What zone is Media City in?

MediaCityUK tram stop

Is Media City Safe?

The area is kept clean and safe and there is nothing better than sitting on the piazza with a coffee star spotting or visiting the Imperial War Museum or even visiting one of the many superb bars or restaurants .

Where is ITV Media City?

ITV’s home for more than 750 staff at MediaCityUK is Orange Tower, together with a new production centre for Coronation Street fronting the Manchester Ship Canal.

What companies work at Media City?

Have a peek through our occupiers’ database and you can discover who has made their home with us.

• BBC. Regional headquarters for the largest broadcaster in the world.
• ITV. Home to Coronation Street and more than 750 staff.
• dock10.
• SIS.
• Kellogg’s.
• The Landing.
• Ericsson.
• University of Salford.

Why did the BBC move to Salford?

The BBC has unveiled plans to move more roles to MediaCityUK to ‘better reflect’ all parts of the UK. Over the next six years, its output will shift away from London with more decision-making in the North – in what they are calling its ‘biggest transformation in decades.

What is Dock 10 filmed?

Shows filmed in HQ1 include Pitch Battle, World of Sport Wrestling, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, The Voice UK and Still Open All Hours.

What TV shows are filmed in Salford?

Filming Location Matching “Media City UK, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK” (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)

• Still Open All Hours (2013– )
• Citizen Khan (2012–2016)
• Blank (III)
• Christmas University Challenge (2011– )
• Sport Relief 2020 (2020 TV Special)
• Sins of the Father (III) (2021)
• Inside (II) (2021)

Was skins filmed in Manchester?

Officially titled Skins Redux, the episodes that revisit Jack O’Connell’s Cook were shot in Manchester. The episodes followed Cook on the run in Manchester, with filming locations such as the Arndale, roads in Salford and Dale Street in the Northern Quarter.

Where is MediaCityUK in Salford, Greater Manchester?

MediaCityUK is a 200-acre (81 ha) mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford and Trafford, Greater Manchester, England.

Is there a bus from Manchester City Centre to Salford?

The number 50 bus, operated by Stagecoach, runs every 10-15 minutes from Manchester City Centre. The bus travels past the University’s main Peel Park campus, as well as Salford Shopping Centre, and then on to MediaCityUK: its final destination.

How can I get a map of Salford?

If you are having problems using the map, or if you have any suggestions, please email [email protected] Use the buttons in the top corners to: Click on any of the map features and information on them will appear on the screen.

Is there a free bus from Manchester City Centre to MediaCityUK?

Staff and students can travel for free between the main University campus and MediaCityUK on the production of their University ID cards. The X50 runs every 15 minutes from Manchester city centre to the Trafford Centre via Salford Quays.