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CBBC Tour at Media City @ Salford Quays

Booked a CBBC Tour for our sons 10th birthday via their website which was easy to use. It was brilliant. Well organised from the start, informative friendly guides (who can deal with 'excitable' children) and very interactive for the kids. You get to sit at the CBBC desk, go on the Blue Peter set, go into a soundroom and children go to present the weather & Newsround. Also got to keep the lanyard and pass we were given to move round the buildings. We paid £8.50 for adults and £5.75 for children and it was very much worth the money. BBC website says tour aimed at 6-11 year olds which I think is spot on. After we had a look in The Lowry and the shops opposite the Lowry before eating at one of the restaurants situated at Salford Quays.

Unusually we were lucky and got allocated tickets for A Question of Sport (been to BBC Audiences before in London they are very good, interesting and free and so were delighted to get "tickets" for this very popular show). Salford Quays is now lovely, decided to make a day out of it, see where many BBC programmes will be relocted, have pub lunch, look around. (We've a longish journey so makes sense to make a day of it). BBC do state that even though tickets have been allocated, it's still on a "first come-first served basis" - which is fair enough, they need to be sure of a full audience (so we went very early) to find that already a full audience there! Couldn't get in, although they do promise ticket allocation for next series - fine if you live say within an hour of Manchester and want to queue for several hours. SO, just to help anybody else, if your "ticket" says 'doors open 4 pm' - turns out the audience had been queueing since 12.30 (also doors were open long before 4 pm) - in fact people were already queueing for evening show by 3 pm in afternoon. WE DID KNOW THEY OVERSUBSCRIBE TO ENSURE FULL AUDIENCE, WE DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT'S BY 30%! Of course this is really much more than 30% because although, as promised we have been allocated "tickets" for the next series, we won't bother because we might not get in again. We weren't "in the know" but just to help anyone like us, go if you dont mind queueing for about 4 hours before stated time open, go earlier still to give yourself time to look around Salford Quays, especially on a sunny day, it's a nice trip out and the BBC staff, shows, are very entertaining.

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CBeebies show Hey Duggee set for UK tour for first time

The hit TV series has won six BAFTAs since it came to our screens in 2014

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The popular children's TV show Hey Duggee is set for a UK tour for the first time.

The live theatre show will see characters Duggee, The Squirrels and some of their friends up on stage singing, dancing and having plenty of fun. The CBeebies series will be brought to the stage through innovative puppetry and storytelling, on a UK tour beginning in December until the summer of next year.

The tour includes dates at the Liverpool Empire Theatre from Thursday, February 2 to Saturday, February 4, 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 1 at Atgtickets .

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The hit TV series has won six BAFTAs since it came to our screens in 2014. It was the most streamed children’s show on BBC iPlayer in 2021 and is popular with children and parents, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show is presented by award-winning theatre producer Kenny Wax and theatre and live entertainment promoters Cuffe and Taylor in association with Live Nation. Producer Kenny Wax said: “We are so thrilled to be working with Live Nation, Cuffe & Taylor, Studio AKA and BBC Studios to create a brand new stage show with lots of surprises touring the country with a sit down month in London over Christmas. I can't wait.”

Ben Hatton, director of theatre touring for Cuffe and Taylor, added: “This is an incredibly exciting tour. Hey Duggee is quite simply a phenomenon and has taken the world of children’s entertainment by storm. We are delighted to be working with Kenny and his team at Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, as well as all the extended Hey Duggee family at Studio AKA and BBC Studios. We look forward to Duggee and his friends filling theatres around the UK.”

Mat Way, Global Director of Live Entertainment, Gaming and Interactive at BBC Studios, said: “Studio AKA’s Hey Duggee is such a fun and iconic show and we can’t wait to bring the humour and adventures to life for families all around the country. We’re delighted to be working with Kenny Wax and Cuffe and Taylor to introduce young people to the wonders of the theatre.”

For more information go to www.heyduggee.com and buy tickets from Friday here .

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Cultural activities around Salford

Salford is a historical and culturally rich city with lots of things to do and see to keep you entertained outside of lectures this year. We’ve created a list of what we think are the top 10 cultural spots for you to visit:

1. Salford Heritage Walk

Also known as the Chapel Street Heritage walk, Visit Salford have devised a historic heritage route that starts in the Blackfriars Area and continues all the way up to our campus at Peel Park. The route tells you the story of Salford and its rich history with standout points including Blackfriars Bridge, where one of the first battles of the Civil War took place, DC Thomson printing house, who published The Beano and The Dandy , and Salford Cathedral. Visit Salford have printed full details of the route and historical facts surrounding it.

2. Ordsall Hall

Ordsall Hall stands as the oldest building in Salford, dating back over 820 years and is free to visit throughout the year. It has same level entry points into the museum to facilitate the movement of wheelchairs or persons with limited mobility, as well as multiple elevator points for accessibility needs . It’s a fun afternoon out for all ages and has various activities on site including trying 1500s cuisine, tudor dress up and ghost watching nights.

3. RHS Gardens

Salford is home to the new RHS Garden Bridgewater . The beautifully landscaped gardens is home to a lot of culture and history featuring a garden kitchen, a Chinese stream themed area, orchards and a walled garden. On Tuesdays, all Salford residents can come in for free with pre-bookings, and there are discounts on other days when arriving at the gardens in more sustainable methods than driving.

4. BBC and ITV Studio Tours

Salford media city are home to the BBC and ITV studios, and going to the Quays alone is great to see another area of Salford campus and to see the home to a lot of British broadcasting. There are a few tours you can do during your time there including BBC studio tours (as well as a trip around the Cbeebies area for little ones), and the Coronation Street tour within the ITV studios.

5. Salford Lads Club

Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Salford Lads Club is a community cultural hub within our city. It hosts music themed bus tours and walks around Salford and Manchester, has a dedicated room to The Smiths, and offers volunteering opportunities to give back to the youth in the local community.

6. The Lowry Theatre

The Lowry Theatre is walking distance from our campus in MediaCity and has a diverse programme of theatre, opera, musicals, dance, music, comedy and visual art. It is the central hub of visual culture here in Salford and students can enjoy going to musicals and shows through the “Our Lowry” scheme which gives the opportunity for discounted tickets for Salford residents as well as information for which shows have student priced tickets. A lot of shows also provide accessibility for people with limited mobility, hearing impairment and visual impairment.

7. Islington Mill

Spanning over six floors, Islington Mill is home to multiple artist studios featuring work from over 100 resident artists. It provides a hub to the North West artistic community and visitors can attend workshops, heritage events, gallery openings and cultural events.

8. Salford Museum and Art Gallery

Next door to us on Peel Campus is Salford Museum and Art Gallery . It is free to visit, suitable for families and showcases the history and culture of our city. They also host many events such as craft events, life drawing and history workshops.

9. Imperial War Museum

The IWP North is an impressive history museum that is located in MediaCity Salford. The museum has exhibitions for wars both in Europe and around the world and the cultural movements surrounding them, as well as stories from those who lived through them. The whole of the museum is wheelchair accessible and guide dogs are welcome.

10. Kings Arms

A cultural historic pub based on Bloom Street in Salford offers various entertainment. The King’s Arms hosts theatre shows, live music and various unique events throughout the year. It is also a filming location for the iconic British sitcom, Fresh Meat , and so is definitely worth a visit!

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