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All the United Kingdom England Salford

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Salford

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Salford, England

Updated July 4, 2022

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Lark Hill Place.

Salford, England

Lark Hill Place

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.
Salford Lad’s Club

Salford, England

Salford Lads' Club

This historic club for wayward boys has shaped some of the biggest names in music almost as much as they have shaped it.
The Lookout by Tim Norris.

Salford, England

Irwell Sculpture Trail

The longest sculpture trail in the United Kingdom.
‘Salford First’

Salford, England

'Salford First'

This statue includes small details that highlight a city of "firsts."
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Gnome Island

Manchester, England

Gnome Island

Since 2017, the remains of Stretford's industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes.
1 mile from Salford
People’s History Museum

Manchester, England

People’s History Museum

One of Manchester’s museums has gathered and preserved British political paraphernalia covering over 200 years.
1 mile from Salford
Rolls-Royce Reg. No. AX148 in the Science and Industry Museum.

Manchester, England

Rolls-Royce Reg. No. AX148

One of the oldest Rolls-Royce automobiles in existence, this vehicle was once driven by Henry Royce himself.
1 mile from Salford
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