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The Lowry

Pier 8 | Salford Quays, Manchester M50 3AZ , England
0843 208 6000
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Ranked #8 of 103 attractions in Manchester
Type: Theatres
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Situated on the waterside at the heart of The Quays, The Lowry is a stunning, award winning building housing two vibrant theatres, a studio space,... more » Owner description: Situated on the waterside at the heart of The Quays, The Lowry is a stunning, award winning building housing two vibrant theatres, a studio space, relaxing art galleries, cafés, bars, a restaurant, souvenir gift shop and Salford’s Tourist Information Centre. With a huge variety of performances, The Lowry's Lyric and Quays Theatres offer a wealth of fabulous entertainment, including West End musicals, the very best in drama, live bands, famous comedians, plus world class dance and opera.Gallery entry is free and you can enjoy the work of one of the nation's favourite artists, LS Lowry, in changing exhibitions of his work which we hope will offer some surprises. At the same time, experience work by artists of local, national and international renown to compliment our Lowry exhibitions. There's always something new and refreshing to see in our galleries.With family fun throughout the building, guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, plus participatory activity for all ages, The Lowry is a great day out. « less
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Cheltenham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

So good to be able to see so many paintings and drawings of Lowry in one place, wish we had got there earlier to spend more time. Will go again

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Eastern England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Wonderful building in a great setting at the Salford Quays, which are lovely in themselves. Lowry exhibition is a real eye-opener as he had terrific skills in portrait painting and styles other than the famous "matchstick men". Mary McCartney exhibition is brilliant. Staff are all helpful and friendly, the gift shops have fair prices and very attractive goods, and the... More

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liverpool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

none of us is or was artistic but we had a lot of pleasure seeing what this man has created for us to enjoy everything so simple and yet so complex

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

basic exhibition of Lowry and Mary Macarthy prints. Not a lot for younger children to do I think they would find it boring.Staff appear friendly. Not a up lifting place I find.

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Lots of fun stuff lots of serious stuff. I go with my daughter and she loves it. Just running around the place with all the slopes and steps and bright colours. They do kids stuff there too its fasb. The kids drawing/play area is really cool. we spent hours there.

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st. helens
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

The term The Lowry I find as cheesy and cliched as the Olympics "chance of a lifetime" The Lowry :( is a shopping centre theatre and exhibition non of which inspires. For me the biggest disappointment next to the financial colapse of the banks and in turn the country europe and the world.

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Stirling
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I never realised just how good a painter Lowry was. This new museum presents his pictures without fuss, and with helpful and interesting information. Well worth a visit.

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Love this place, even my children enjoy it; beautiful building, friendly staff. Lots of easy to understand, interesting information, never tire of wandering around it.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Brief visit to the Lowry centre as I was in the area. Can't really comment about the centre in general but the small Lowry exhibition is certainly worth a visit. He appears to have been an absolutely fascinating person and the exhibition of his quirky and unique art is good.

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Morpeth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Probably the largest collection in the world of paintings by Lowery. It also affords biographical information about the local artist

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