Public art & sculpture · North West England
Factory Girls
In or near Manchester.
Factory Girls — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Factory Girls is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Factory Girls offers open water swimming sessions at Salford Quays. Visitors can participate in scheduled swims during the summer months.
Place summary
Factory Girls is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the contributions of female workers in the industrial sector. The installation reflects the region's rich industrial heritage and highlights the role of women in shaping its history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4690, -2.2889
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M50 3XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Crescent — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 8-11am; Wednesdays 5-7.30pm
- Official site
- www.uswimopenwater.com
Sources
- osm: node/7443610906 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Factory Girls?
- Factory Girls is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M50 3XW), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Factory Girls?
- Factory Girls — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Factory Girls?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode M50 3XW.
- Is Factory Girls free to visit?
- Yes, Factory Girls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Factory Girls?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M50 3XW.