Hallé at St Michael’s

Venue and access information

Car Parking

Visitors to events at Hallé Venues who do come by car can access a special rate at the Ancoats Mobility Hub on Poland Street, a short walk away from both our Ancoats venues.

The rate is £4.95 for up to 5 hours.

Payment is via a QR code, only displayed and available in the venues, which visitors scan on departure of the venue and pay via an online portal. It is not possible to pre-book parking and receive this rate.

Other paid Car Parks are available, within a short walking distance. Rates vary.

On street parking

There are a small number of paid street parking bays (two hour time limit) on Blossom Street itself and further street bays on adjacent streets including George Leigh Street, Sherratt Street, Jersey Street and Cornell Street.

Charges are £1.20 for two hours. Parking in the bays is free of charge between 6pm and 8am and on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

A very limited amount of free street parking on single yellow lines is available after 6pm and before 8am.

Visitors are advised to park wisely and in keeping with the conditions of the Highway Code. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed and in extremis, removed.

Disabled Parking

Drivers displaying a blue badge can use the aforementioned parking bays for free and for an unlimited time. Blue Badge Holders may also park for up to three hours on single or double yellow lines as long as there are no loading restrictions and the clock on the badge is set to show the time of arrival. Again visitors are advised to park wisely and in keeping with the conditions of the Highway Code. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed and in extremis, removed.

Public Transport Access Routes and Drop Off Points

The nearest Metrolink Station is Piccadilly Gardens Station which is 0.5 miles away. There are major national rail links via Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria less than a mile away from the venue and several bus stops within the immediate vicinity on Oldham Road and Great Ancoats Street.

Building Entrance

Access is on the Ground Floor. A mobile ramp provides access for wheelchair-users. If you wish to use the ramp please alert a member of staff. If you have any special access requirements please let us know in advance.

Getting Around

Hallé at St Michael’s is a two-storey venue. Once inside the building there is level access to the Ground Floor only. Seating Non-fixed cushioned seating is available throughout.

Public Telephone

There is no public telephone on site. A phone in the administration office can be used in an emergency or to book taxis for disabled visitors.

Assistance Dogs

We welcome assistance dogs and a bowl of water can be provided if requested.

Accessible Toilets

There is a unisex accessible toilet on the Ground Floor.

Fire Alarms

The fire alarms give audible and visual warnings. A member of staff will assist in the event of a fire alarm. There is level access for wheelchairs from the fire door. If you are unlikely to be able to hear the alarms or will need assistance to exit the building if the fire alarm sounds, please tell a member of staff on your arrival.

Staff Training

All staff are trained in customer care, diversity and disability awareness. They are here to help visitors enjoy the time they spend in our venue. If there is anything that we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please contact us, we will be happy to assist you.

Access Statement

Although we make every attempt to make Hallé at St Michael’s as accessible as possible, aspects of the building make it difficult to make everything fully accessible. St Michael’s is an old building with a narrow staircase to the gallery and as such it is not possible for wheelchair users to access the first floor.