About the development
MediaCityUK is the new home for the BBC, ITV, Coronation Street, SIS and the University of Salford. Peel’s vision is for MediaCityUK to become a global hub for innovation and content creation.
Located at Salford Quays on the banks of Manchester's historic Ship Canal, the bespoke community features a wide range of commercial office space, one of the biggest HD studio developments in Europe; 378 apartments, a hotel and a brand new tram stop in the heart of a spectacular five-acre piazza.
In May 2011 the BBC started its move into its new home here at MediaCityUK along with SIS and in October 2011 the University of Salford opened the doors to its new campus.
2012 will see the arrival of ITV and in 2013 Coronation Street will move to a new production base on the Trafford Wharf side of MediaCityUK.
In January 2012, The Peel Group unveiled ambitious plans over the next 20 years for further phases of MediaCityUK at Salford Quays. Peel is seeking outline approval from Salford City Council for an additional 459,000 m2 (5 million sq ft) of development, with the ultimate aim of creating a new town centre for Salford Quays.
The site at the heart of the application lies immediately to the east of the existing MediaCityUK complex and is bound by South Langworthy Road, Broadway and The Quays, extending to a total of just over 10 hectares (24.9 acres).
The proposed development, which is expected to be delivered in four phases and will complement the existing site, consists of the following:
- Offices – 212,000 m2
- Residential – 95,000 m2
- Hotel – 26,000 m2
- Retail – 8,000 m2
- Leisure – 2,500 m2
- Car parking – 115,000 m2
- High quality public spaces
- Potential pedestrian loop around Dock 9
The MediaCityUK video is below.
The Pie Factory and The Greenhouse
The Pie Factory and The Greenhouse are currently home to around 40 companies offering the ideal solution for small businesses or those who’d merely like to have a presence here at MediaCityUK. Combined they offer a range of flexible and cost-effective office space.
Apartments
MediaCityUK is not just a great place to work or visit; it is also a wonderful place to call home.
Our brand new apartments offer breath-taking views over MediaCityUK, the Quays and towards Manchester city centre. The 378 apartments are spread across two residential towers called TheHeart and NumberOne.
There are a wide variety of apartments available to buy and rent from a compact studio to more spacious three bedroom accommodation. We also have 50 serviced apartments, for those business and leisure travellers looking for more flexibility.
TheHeart and NumberOne are both central to the layout of Phase One, meaning you’ll be right at the heart of the action whichever you choose.
MediaCityUK Film and TV Locations
A unique one stop shop of quality Film and TV locations. MediaCityUK also offers new HD Studios, Post Production facilities and access to On The Lot companies.
Our comprehensive website contains a wealth of locations from apartments to airport hangars.
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