Z-arts, Manchester: venue guide and access

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Photo: King Februarius · CC0 · source

About Z-arts

An arts centre in Hulme for children and families, with theatre shows, workshops and a children's library.

Z-arts is in Castlefield & the Canals, close to Deansgate-Castlefield.

At a glance

Address: 335 Stretford Road, M15 5ZA
Area: Castlefield & the Canals
Nearest station: Deansgate-Castlefield
Type: Arts centre
Programme: Kids & family
Website: z-arts.org
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Access

Partly step-free (reported) Family-friendly

According to the venue's own access page. Check with the venue before you go. Venue access page

The venue says: The venue reported (at last check) no stair-free access to the basement because of a lift fault; ground and first floors are unaffected.

Families: All Z-arts theatre shows are relaxed performances; the centre describes itself as the UK's only arts centre dedicated to children and families.

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What's on at Z-arts

Dates and tickets are on the venue's own site; we do not list individual productions.

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Around Z-arts

Castlefield Canal Basin, Castlefield & the Canals — Castlefield Canal Basin: about 12 min walkPhoto: habiloid, CC BY-SA 2.0

Castlefield Gallery, Castlefield & the Canals — Castlefield Gallery: about 13 min walkPhoto: Marnanel, CC BY-SA 4.0

HOME, Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village — HOME: about 14 min walkPhoto: Bob Harvey, CC BY-SA 2.0

Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance. Each photo links to the guide page that lists the place.

Nearby

From the Manchester guide, within 800 metres. Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance.

Sights

Castlefield Canal Basin · Canal basin · 12 min walk

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