Vue Cinema Manchester - Quayside
Vue Cinema Manchester - Quayside
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About this place
Vue Manchester Quayside sits inside The Lowry Outlet Mall on Salford Quays and is part of the Media City UK area. It has 7 screens with 616 seats across two tiers: Lux reclining leather seats with a foldaway table, and the larger Ultra Lux option with wider seats, independent back and leg recline, and a personal table. Picture quality runs to 4K, and sound is Dolby Surround throughout.
The programme covers all the mainstream new releases in 2D and 3D, plus Big Screen Events that bring concerts, sport, opera, dance, and theatre performances to the big screen. For families specifically, keep an eye out for Mighty Mornings and Big Shorts kids' screenings, and if you have a Meerkat Movies code you can use it here for 2-for-1 tickets.
The venue is open from 10am on weekdays and 9am at weekends, running through to midnight each night, so there's plenty of flexibility around school pick-up times and weekend plans. Food and drink is available in the foyer, and while the prices are on the higher side, the bundle deals make things a bit more manageable.
Accessibility is well covered, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilets, and seating, plus autism-friendly screenings available. Assistance dogs are welcome in all screens.
Plan your visit
Check the venue website for tickets, opening times and updates.
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What to bring
- Booking confirmation or e-ticket on your phone
- Payment card for snacks and drinks at the kiosk
- Parking ticket to get it validated for free parking
- Warm layer as cinema screens can get chilly
- Sweets or snacks from home if you want to keep costs down
Top tips
- Get your parking validated at the desk before you leave — four hours free with a cinema ticket.
- Book Ultra Lux or Lux recliner seats in advance; they sell out fast for popular kids' films.
- Food bundles save money at the kiosk — individual snacks are pricey, so go for a deal.
- Saturdays and Sundays open at 9am, great for an early family showing before the crowds arrive.
- Check for Mighty Mornings or Big Shorts screenings — these are the ones to book for little ones.
Age range
Family deals available. Kids films and special screenings (Mighty Mornings, Big Shorts) offered.
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Vue Cinema Manchester - Quayside
The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford M50 3AH
Parking tip
Free car park on site with four hours of parking included when you show your cinema ticket. There's plenty of space on the ground floor, and you'll need to get your ticket validated by staff before you leave the building, then enter your car registration and the validation code at the parking machine on your way out.