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Castlefield Gallery

Castlefield Gallery is a gallery and resource for contemporary visual artists and their work. Since its founding by Manchester Artists Studio Association (MASA) in 1984, the gallery has been at the forefront of supporting artists and emergent art practices in the UK. Castlefield Gallery is an essential part of the visual arts community in Manchester and the North West, maintaining close relationships with studio groups and artist-led initiatives.

Contemporary Art and Design with Seminars, talks and professional development for Artists.

There are 2 gallery spaces showing work from Regional, National and International artists.

Contact the gallery directly regarding any access questions.

Manchester Craft and Design Centre

Visit us to buy something handmade, bespoke and personal at Manchester Craft & Design Centre. If you need a break from the humdrum of the city or a holiday from the high street, you’ll find an altogether different shopping experience at MCDC. An oasis of calm in the city – we’re just five minutes from Manchester’s main shopping areas of Market Street, the Arndale Centre and Afflecks Palace.

Situated in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter with its coffee shops, restaurants, bars and independent retailers, the Centre occupies a converted Victorian market building, complete with many of its original and quirky fixtures and fittings.

EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

The Centre also runs an exciting and varied exhibitions programme showcasing both British and international contemporary craft and design. Our popular events programme gives you the opportunity to learn craft skills from our resident artists and exhibitors, and if you’re an aspiring or established designer-maker we offer a range of professional development activities as part of our free digital MCDC Network.

Access

Manchester Craft & Design Centre is committed to improving access for our customers, and we aim to ensure that all disabled visitors have an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately our two-storey Victorian building currently has no lift, making first floor access difficult for visitors with mobility restrictions.

On the ground floor we have an accessible toilet which has a Radar lock, and a key is also available at our Oak St. Café Bar. Disabled parking bays for Blue Badge holders are available on Copperas Street, and we welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs. Large print interpretation text for our temporary exhibitions is available on request.

The ground floor toilet has baby change facilities, and our Café also has high chairs for younger visitors.

Our management team and resident artists are happy to assist your visit, for example by bringing products downstairs, providing audio-description, or by helping to carry buggies or prams upstairs.

Please contact the management office on 0161 832 4274 or email info@craftanddesign.com to discuss your requirements.

Bluecoat, The

About the Bluecoat
The Bluecoat is the oldest Grade 1 listed building in central Liverpool and re-opened in March 2008, after a £14.5m redevelopment, as a major landmark on the UK map of contemporary culture. The Bluecoat uses its spaces to showcase talent across all creative disciplines including visual art, music, literature, dance and live art and is a hub for new talent, providing studio spaces for artists within a unique creative community.

Surrounding the front courtyard and the garden, independent retailers offer beautifully designed, hand-made gifts. You can grab an illy coffee, a Jing leaf tea, sandwiches and soup from Espresso in the Hub, or located on the first floor, Upstairs at the Bluecoat offers locally produced, seasonal food together with a great wine list and children’s menu. Spaces are also bookable for events, meetings, training sessions or receptions. Add delicious catering to Liverpool’s most iconic backdrop and find out how our resident artists and creative businesses can make your event unique

Access

The Bluecoat offers a range of facilities for disabled patrons:

Wheelchair access is available to all areas of the new wing and due to restrictions as a Listed building there is limited access to the older parts of the building.

Assistance dogs are admitted. Please advise Tickets & Information when booking your ticket if you are bringing a guide dog.

Induction Loops are fitted in number of areas of the building including Tickets & Information, Espresso, the Performance Space and the Sandon Room.

Alternative formats of the brochure are available on request. Please contact Tickets and Information, or email info@thebluecoat.org.uk

Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

The Garrick has a long and illustrious history from its initial stirrings in November 1913 through to the major redevelopment completed in 1999. Those who are interested in a more complete account than is presented here may wish to purchase a copy of The Flame Still Burns, the story of Altrincham Garrick Playhouse compiled by a true Garrick stalwart, the late Pamela Knox.

Copies are still available from the theatre (at the give-away price of ONE pound only) and cover the tale from its inception to the 1992/93 season.

Access

There are three disabled parking spaces to the left of the Theatre entrance. Please display permits at all times and only use these spaces if you have a currant permit. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium and there are toilets and a lift for disabled patrons. The main auditorium can accommadate 6 wheelchairs and the Lauriston 4 wheelchairs.

We do require advanced booking for Wheelchair spaces and please tell our Box Office if you have any special requirements when booking. There is also a loop system for patrons

Bolton Museum

Bolton Museum houses an important collection of Ancient Egyptian material consisting of approximately 10,000 objects from 68 sites; of these, almost 1,000 objects are on display in a dedicated Egyptian gallery.

The majority of objects have been acquired through the museum’s sponsorship of excavating bodies such as the Egypt Exploration Society and the Egyptian Research Account, and have an archaeological provenance; Bolton’s involvement with the EES dates back to 1884, and continues to the present day.

Contact the venue directly to ask about access.

Bury Art Gallery and Museum

Welcoming, warm and friendly Bury Art Museum is the perfect place to enjoy art and find out more about the rich history of Bury and the surrounding area. Showcasing the best of international and local art and with the addition of Bury Art Shop and Barney’s Coffee Shop Bury Art Museum can truly offer something for all interests.The collections and exhibitions are supported by a range of activities and events which allow visitors to explore and enjoy the Gallery and Museum further.

All housed in a distinctive Edwardian building that is a work of art in itself.

Contact the gallery directly regarding access.

Liverpool Playhouse

The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It originated in 1866 as a music hall, and in 1911 developed into a repertory theatre. As such it nurtured the early careers of many actors and actresses, some of which went on to achieve national and international reputations.

Contact the venue directly regarding access information to plan your visit

Gallery of Costume, The

photo showing the interior of the gallery of costume

Manchester City Galleries forms part of Manchester City Council’s Cultural Directorate, which also includes Cultural Strategy and the Renaissance in the Regions North West programme.

Manchester City Galleries operates two venues in the city:

— Manchester Art Gallery
— Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall

We care for the city’s internationally renowned and Designated collections of fine art, decorative art and costume.

The Gallery of Costume is a small gallery with few public events, but a very friendly and approachable team. Please get in touch if you require support with your visit.

We do not have a lift to the first floor, but we have an introductory film to the collections which can be viewed on the ground floor.

We can offer audio description and opportunities to handle the collection by appointment.

Accessible Parking by appointment, Drop Off Point is on Platt Lane.

The Gallery of Costume welcomes visitors with disabilities. There is parking next to the entrance (please telephone 0161 245 7245 in advance for assistance) and independent wheelchair access to the ground floor via a ramp to the main door.

There are stairs with handrails to the first floor. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

Toilets

The fully accessible toilets are on the ground floor.

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

Having a purpose build museum and library had long been a desire of the Library and Museum Committee, but it was not until the early 1870’s that serious discussions begun.

This was probably due to the slow recovery of the town’s economy after the disastrous effects of the cotton famine, caused by the American Civil War.

A competition for the best design for the Museum and Free Library was won by London architects Messrs Woodzell and Colcutt with a design titled, Knowledge is Power. Opened in 1874 at a cost of £8000 the building was Blackburn’s first purpose built library and museum and the first to be opened amongst its industrial neighbours such as Liverpool, Preston and Birmingham.

Fully accessible.

Brewery Arts Centre

Located in the gateway to the Lake District The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal, Cumbria, offers a variety of entertainment including music, theatre, gigs, cinema, bars and visual arts.

ACCESSIBILITY
We want everyone to be able to come to the Brewery to enjoy memorable experiences. Our building is very old and unique, however we have made every effort during its development to ensure all areas and activities are accessible to everyone.

If you do have a disability and need support please ring Box Office to book your tickets and let them know of your requirements, we will do our utmost to make your visit to the Brewery a pleasent experience. Box Office: 01539 725133

Below are some of the facilities we have to aid accessibility. If you have any further queries please contact Box Office who will assist you or forward your enquiry to the relevant person.

For further information visit http://www.breweryarts.co.uk/visitor-information/accessibility/