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Join us on Thursday 16th of June as we celebrate the culmination of Rediscovering Salford, a city-wide creative programme inspired by Salford’s parks and green spaces.

Salford Rediscovered – Celebration Event
16th June, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Salford Cresent – Free to attend

Salford Rediscovered is a celebratory closing party to mark the end of the Rediscovering Salford project, a city-wide programme of events which highlight and celebrate Salford’s green spaces – inspired by the launch of RHS Bridgewater gardens.  

From 2020 – 2022, the project animated the city with new commissions, exhibitions, workshops and events. As it comes to a close, we will gather to share and celebrate with a bang across Salford Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Salford campus, and Peel Park. The event will include visual art, music, films, tours, performances and more. From an exclusive appearance of ‘Madam Mort’ as created by drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous, to mouth-watering street food from GRUB, and to family-friendly workshops, this is a party for anyone and everyone. 

The full programme of events including everything from book benches to DJs is now available to view here.

We do hope you can join us on the 16^th to celebrate in style. If you are interested in attending, please register for your free tickets on Eventbrite, here. 

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Salford Rediscovered is led by the Salford Culture and Place Partnership, the University of Salford, Solid Ground, Salford City Council, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and RHS Garden Bridgewater. Rediscovering Salford has created fantastic engagement and original commissions with Islington Mill, Paradise Works, START Creative, The Lowry and Walk the Plank. This programme is generously supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, as well as contributions from all the project partners.

Join us on Saturday 2nd April as we celebrate the final months of Rediscovering Salford, a city-wide creative programme inspired by Salford’s parks and green spaces:

Laura Daly – The Storm Cone
Artist tours
Free to attend – book your place for 12 noon or 2pm

Join us in Peel Park to explore augmented reality artwork app The Storm Cone by Laura Daly. Located on the site of the original bandstand in Peel Park, experience an immersive brass band soundscape through your phone or tablet (devices also available to borrow, please arrange with the Museum).

Refreshments provided in the cafe following the tour.
Full information & free ticket booking on the Museum website.

Lowri Evans – Leaves/Leaving
Exhibition launch
2-4pm

Join artist Lowri Evans to celebrate the opening of her exhibition Leaves / Leaving at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition follows a participatory public event which took place under three trees in Salford during Autumn 2021, and reflects on cycles of life, death and the act of letting go.

Refreshments will be provided.
Full information & free ticket booking on the Museum website.

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Further events:

Exhibition You Belong Here at Salford Museum & Art Gallery has been extended until 19 June 2022. Visit to see historic, modern and contemporary artworks inspired by our local parks and green spaces.

A programme of free tours and events accompanies the exhibition:

13th April, 6-6.30pm: Curator tour of the exhibition. Book here
23rd April, 2-3pm: Curator tour of the exhibition, with BSL interpretation. Book here
28th April, 2-3pm: Curator tour of the exhibition. Book here
19th May, 6-7.30pm: Artist Talk with Laura Daly. Book here
12th June, 2-3pm: Audio-described tour of the exhibition. Book here

Thursday 24th March, 1-2:30pm
Meeting point: Peel Park Keeper’s base (behind Maxwell Building – see map below)
Booking is essential – book your free tickets here.

Join us for a tour of the Salford Tree Trail and a visit to the You Belong Here exhibition at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

The event will begin with a tour of the Salford Tree Trail in Peel Park & David Lewis Playing fields, led by Salford Ranger Team. After the walk, we will visit the You Belong Here exhibition at Salford Museum & Art Gallery. Open to all Salford staff, students and local community.

Get Involved!

Come along and make the most of the good weather, starting with a tour of the Salford Tree Trail from the Peel Park Ranger Team. Learn all about the different trees and wildlife we have right here on our doorstep in the centre of Salford! The trail will finish at Salford Museum and Art Gallery with a tour of the You Belong Here: Artists Rediscovering Salford’s Green Spaces, which presents five new commissions accompanied by artworks and archive materials, in response to Salford’s parks and green spaces.

Please note: most of this event will take place outdoors – please dress appropriately for the weather, wear grippy shoes and bring something to drink. Parking is available at Salford Museum & Art Gallery (pay and display).

For all the information and booking – click here.

Tues 9th November, 2-5pm, Eccles Recreation ground
(near the Church Street entrance)
Weds 10th Nov, 2-5pm, Ordsall Hall
(in the grounds)
Thurs 11th Nov, 2-5pm, University of Salford campus
(at the willow tree, near Newton Building)
Just drop in

Throughout late Summer and Autumn, artist Lowri Evans has been exploring the trees of Salford – meeting with enthusiasts and experts alike along the way. Reflecting on cycles of life, death, and the act of letting go, her new project Leaving asks what we can learn from nature – and what wisdom we might share with each other.

Get involved!

You are invited to drop by and meet Lowri under three trees in Salford and let go of something – big or small, come rain or shine. These exchanges will be transformed into artworks as part of her commission for the University of Salford Art Collection and Salford Museum & Art Gallery – part of the city-wide Rediscovering Salford project.

Free, no booking necessary, suitable for all & wheelchair accessible. Hot tea served!

Please note: event will go ahead whatever the weather – unless torrential/extreme. Wrap up warm & waterproof if you plan to pop by. Check our social media for updates!

Head over to Salford Now to read two new articles featuring artists from the You Belong Here exhibition.

Laura Daly discusses creating her new augmented reality app The Storm Cone – including collaborating with staff and students at the University of Salford throughout the pandemic: “Collaborating with people from so many different areas of expertise and just working as a team was absolutely brilliant, it brought so much into the mix of what’s possible.”
– Read more here

Hilary Jack and Lizzie King, both based in Salford, discuss some of the inspiration behind their works – which respond to and celebrate our local parks and green spaces
“Peel Park was one of the first public parks where anyone could go of any class. It is a park that is for everyone, accessible to everyone. That is what really inspires me.” (Lizzie King) – Read more here

Featured image: socially-distanced brass band rehearsals at the University of Salford, for The Storm Cone artwork app. Photo by Joseph Stevenson