BBC North

Our Mission: Inspired by the north of England, to bring groundbreaking ideas and outstanding creativity to everyone
Our Vision: innovate, inspire, surprise: always looking beyond tomorrow
Our Home: Based at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays to better serve all audiences across the north of England and the UK
Our People: a creative community of 2300 people, with one third newly recruited to the BBC
Our Story: Occupying three brand new buildings and a shared studio block, doors opened in May 2011 on time and on budget

News/blogs

1 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Radio 3's In Tune liveJoin Sean Rafferty and In Tune at the MediaCityUK Studios in Salford Qauys as part of BBC Philharmonic Presents.
1 Jun: FREE Crafty Crabtree by Crabtree Ponds, BurngreaveExplore all the marvellous creatures that lurk in the ponds for free. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch.

2 Jun: Raft Race, Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon TyneA session building rafts for the family fun raft race. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

3 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Friday Night Is Music Night LIVE on BBC Radio 2 The West End comes to Salford for one night only to celebrate the new home of the BBC Philharmonic.

5 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Sunday Worship LIVE on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship joins the Manchester Chamber Choir at the MediaCityUK Studios.
5 Jun: WW2 Weekend, York1940s re-enactments on site all weekend. Part of BBC Learning's Hands On History.

6 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Nero's Dubstep Symphony LIVE on Radio 1/1XtraCo-hosted by Zane Lowe and MistaJam.
6 Jun: Interactive session Astronomy session, Barton-upon-HumberA session for those interested in getting started with astronomy. Part of the Springwatch campaign.

10 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Filmharmonic LIVE on BBC Radio 5 liveJoin Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 5 live with their unique ‘wittertainment'!
10 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Filmharmonic LIVE on BBC Radio 3 Mark Kermode steps out of his Radio 5 live shoes to present a concert of film music on Radio 3.
10 Jun: Music Boxes at MediaCityUKPart of Manchester International Festival, a melodic adventure for children aged 6 months - 7 years. Book Free Tickets.

11 Jun: BBC Philharmonic Presents... Dreamhouse on BBC 6 Music Join composer Steven Mackey for his oratorio for orchestra, electric guitars and vocal quartet.

12 Jun: A Walk into the Past, Wharncliffe Heath Nature ReserveUncover the woodland’s history. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

15 Jun: FREE Orchid Display, CarnforthFree walk across marsh with spectacular display of orchids. Part of BBC Learning's Springwatch campaign.

16 Jun: FREE Ayton Banks and Roseberry Topping, Great AytonHear the story of a bold but unlucky man’s plans for an alum monopoly. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

19 Jun: Lindisfarne - A Living Landscape, Berwick upon TweedA guided walk looking at the wildlife and culture of Lindisfarne. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

21 Jun: FREE Summer Solstice at Staveley, BoroughbridgeCelebrate the solstice for free by exploring the nature reserve. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

22 Jun: FREE Guisborough Railways, GuisboroughFree walk and talk on the Battle of the Tees and the Guisborough Railways. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

25 Jun: BioBlitz Brockholes, PrestonJoin us on a free 24-hour wildlife surveying marathon. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

26 Jun: Sunday Sun Day, SkegnessExplore the Sun and how it makes the Aurora Borealis. Part of BBC Learning’s Springwatch campaign.

30 Jun: The Crash of The Elysium at MediaCityUKPart of Manchester International Festival, an extraordinary live event for children by Punchdrunk and the Doctor Who team. Buy Tickets.