Z-arts, Manchester: venue guide and access

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Photo: King Februarius · CC0 · source

About Z-arts

An arts center in Hulme for children and families, with theater 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 center
Program: Kids & family
Website: z-arts.org
Last checked: Oct 25, 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 elevator fault; ground and first floors are unaffected.

Families: All Z-arts theater shows are relaxed performances; the center describes itself as the UK's only arts center 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.

See the program

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 2625 feet (800 meters). Walking times are rough estimates from the straight-line distance.

Sights

Castlefield Canal Basin · Canal basin · 12 min walk

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