Postman Pat and The Daleks light up Salford Quays during Lightwaves festival

SALFORD QUAYS  has been lit up by an array of spectacular illuminations.

A series of nine displays have been set up around MediaCityUK and The Lowry as part of the Lightwaves festival.

Artists from around the globe have contributed works and there are some famous characters from the Blackpool Illuminations – including children’s favourites Spongebob Squarepants, Noddy, Postman Pat and figures from Dr Who.

The festival continues until December 18.