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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Factory Girls

In or near Manchester.

Free admission

Factory Girls — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Salford Quays, Central Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4546173

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.

Photo gallery

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 Crescent2.1 km
Opening
Saturdays 8-11am; Wednesdays 5-7.30pm

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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.