Sport
The Quays is home to two of the most renowned venues in British sport, Manchester United's Old Trafford football ground and the Old Trafford cricket ground of Lancashire County Cricket Club. During the year, these world-class sports facilities host a multitude of national and international fixtures as well as being fascinating places to visit in their own right.
No trip to The Quays would be complete without a visit to the state of the art Watersports Centre. This facility was built largely with lottery funding and is managed by Salford Leisure Trust. Activities range from single taster sessions to six week sport specific training courses in canoeing, kayaking, climbing, orienteering, windsurfing and sailing. The centre also has two bookable seminar/teaching rooms. To find out more go to their web pages, email watersports@salford.gov.uk or phone 0161 877 7252.
If you're a sports enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie or you just like enjoying the outdoors without getting too far away from civilisation, The Quays has got the activity for you.
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