Venue for Summer Graduation
Information about the summer graduation venue and arriving by personal or public transport.
Summer Graduation Venue
The Summer Graduation Ceremonies take place at the Lowry, however we ask that on arrival you check-in at our MediaCity building which is just a short 5 minute walk away.
Your summer graduation ceremony will take place at:
Lowry
Pier 8
Salford Quays
M50 3AZ
On the day of your ceremony all graduates need to check in at:
The University of Salford building (5 minute walk from the Lowry)
MediaCity
Salford Quays
M50 2EQ
Arriving by car
Lowry is a three mile drive from Manchester City Centre, ten mile drive from Manchester Airport, and a quarter of a mile from the motorway network.
From the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is a quarter of a mile from junction 3 of the M602. Follow the brown Lowry signs.
Secure parking is available in the Quayside MediaCity multi-storey car park, which also has designated areas for disabled people on each level.
Car parking charges apply, find further details on the Your Parking Space Quayside website.
Arriving by tram
Lowry is located in MediaCityUK, which has its own tram stop. The theatre is just a 5 minute walk from this stop which has connections to Manchester City Centre, Manchester Piccadilly Station and Eccles.
You can also get the tram to the Imperial War Museum stop, which is a 7 minutes walk across the Millennium Bridge from the Theatre. This Trafford Line stop provides connections to the Trafford Centre and Deansgate.
The University of Salford's MediaCityUK campus is a 5 minute walk from the MediaCityUK tram stop and a 10 minute walk from the Imperial War Museum tram stop.
You can find up to date travel information and plan your journey on the Bee Network website.
Arriving by bus
Lowry and the University of Salford's MediaCityUK Campus are accessible via many bus routes. You can use the link below to plan you travel through Greater Manchester.
You can find up to date travel information and plan your journey on the Bee Network website.
Arriving by Train
MediaCityUK does not have a train station. However, if you are arriving into Greater Manchester via train, you can use the Bee Network's Journey Planner to help plan your onward travel.