This International Symposium will be held
at The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. A dazzling,
award winning building in a stunning waterside location at the heart of the
redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural
flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands,
it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes
and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces. The work in
ways that might surprise you and discover something new in the other gallery
spaces. One of the world's best venues for live entertainment, with an exceptional
international programme of drama, dance, comedy and music. Read more about:
. . . 
Directions – How to get there
Arriving
by car:
The Lowry is 10 minutes drive from Manchester City Centre, 20 minutes drive
from Manchester Airport, and a quarter of a mile from the motorway network,
giving access from all over the North West and beyond.
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 logo signs.
Where
do I park?
There is a passenger drop-off point immediately in front of The Lowry. Secure
parking is available in the Designer Outlet multi-storey car park, which also
has designated areas for disabled people on each level.
To reduce your waiting time at the end of the evening we strongly recommend
that you pre-pay for your parking at a cost of £4 (valid between 17.00
to 01.00 hours). Simply take your ticket to the car park office when you enter
the car park - located in the basement car park by the Marks and Spencer escalator.
Can
I use public transport?
The Lowry is accessible by train, tram and bus. From national railway stations,
Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria you can travel to The Lowry by Metrolink
tram. You should alight at Harbour City, a 10 minute walk from The Lowry.
Metrolink can be contacted on 0161 205 2000.
Where to stay around Salford Quays?
Selected
Salford Quays Hotels
Copthorne Hotel
Clippers Quay,
Salford Quays M50 3SN,
Greater Manchester.
T : +44 (0) 161 873 7321
F : +44 (0) 161 873 7318
website
Premier Inn
11 The Quays,
Salford Quays M50 3SQ,
Greater Manchester.
T : +44 (0) 8701 977 176
F : +44 (0) 161 876 0094
website
Express
(by Holiday Inn)
Waterfront Quay,
Salford Quays,
Salford M50 3XW,
Greater Manchester.
T : +44 (0) 161 868 1000
F : +44 (0) 161 868 1068
website
Etap
Hotel
19 Trafford Road,
Salford M5 3AW,
Greater Manchester.
T : +44 (0) 161 848 0898
F : +44 (0) 161 848 0935
website
Ramada
Salford Quays
17 Trafford Road,
Manchester M5 3AW,
Greater Manchester.
T : +44 (0) 161 876 5305
F : +44 (0) 161 876 5306
website
