Z-arts

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About us

Z-arts was formed in 2000 as a creative space for young people with a priority on providing participatory activity.

Mission

Z-arts is Manchester’s dedicated venue for children, families and friends and our mission is to inspire and enable generations of young people from across Manchester and beyond to utilise their creativity to maximise their potential.

We run 18 different weekly participatory classes in all art forms for children aged 0-13 in our artistic hub which houses a 230 seat theatre, gallery, music room, dance studio and various activity rooms as well as a bustling café.  Our core values are to be welcoming; vibrant; engaging, inclusive and forward thinking and this runs through our programme and all communications channels.

Creative learning is still at the core of everything we do, both inside and outside the building. We work with schools and communities all over Greater Manchester, spanning the whole curriculum. We strive to be forward thinking in all our projects, making them as relevant, accessible, educational and of course, fun as everyone who takes part in them deserves.

Values

As Manchester’s venue for children and families we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, vibrant and safe environment for the whole family to enjoy.

We believe everyone can enjoy creativity, so whatever your age, background or interest, we hope you’ll be able to find something to suit you, whether you’re looking for something for your children to do or you want to take part and get creative yourself.

With over 18 regular classes each week, there is something for everyone: Click here for details of our regular activities

If you’re more of a watcher than a doer, then our theatre programme has shows to suit all ages: Click here for details of upcoming shows and events

Our 100 year old building is a unique space available for hire: Click here to view our spaces

We also rent office space for cultural organisations or individuals.
Click here to view our residents and to find out how to join us in Z-arts

Who to contact

Contact Name
Box Office Staff
Telephone
0161 226 1912 0161 226 1912
E-mail
Website
www.z-arts.org/
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Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/zartsmcr/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/z_mcr
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Where to go

Name
Z-arts
Address
335 Stretford Road
Hulme
Manchester
Postcode
M15 5ZA
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Opening Hours:

Z-arts is open 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 9am - 5pm on Saturday. Our year round programme of children and family theatre means that sometimes we are open on Sundays. 

We are within walking distance of Manchester City Centre. We encourage people to get here on foot, by public transport or on your bike. We believe in minimising our impact on the environment and we are currently campaigning for better public transport links for Hulme.

Walking

Z-arts is easily accessible from Manchester City Centre. We are a 30 minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens or Piccadilly Train Station or a 20 minute walk from Oxford Road Train Station.

 

Cycling

Z-arts has cycling racks situated outside the main entrance. 

 

Public Transport

Bus to Z-arts

The following bus services run regularly at ten minute intervals from Piccadilly Gardens and take 10 minutes to get to the Hulme Library stop which is two buildings down from Z-arts: 250, 256, 263

 

Train to Z-arts

Main stations: Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria.

Piccadilly Station is just a five minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens bus rank where you can catch one of the regular bus services that will take you to Z-arts.

Deansgate Castlefield Station is a 15 minute walk from Z-arts.

Oxford Road Station is a 20 minute walk from Z-arts.

Directions are available from Google Maps by typing in Z-arts as your destination and your location as your journey origin.

 

Metrolink to Z-arts

Metrolink is Greater Manchester’s tram network. Trams run on a frequent basis so there is no need to worry about a timetable, just show up to your nearest stop and your next tram won’t be far away. Please be sure to purchase a ticket before boarding however, as tickets are not available on the trams themselves.

The nearest Metrolink stops to Z-arts are Deansgate-Castlefield (15 min walk) and Cornbrook (20 min walk)

 

Driving

Close to M60 for all motorway routes. There is ample street parking around Z-arts, with Pay and Display parking enforcements. For the Satellite Navigation, our postcode is M15 5ZA.

 

Accessibility

We have wheelchair access with ramps and lifts as well as on street parking. If you have any specific needs or would like more information please contact us on 0161 226 1912 or email info@z-arts.org

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Z-arts is open 9am – 9pm Monday – Friday and 9am - 5pm Saturdays. Our year round programme of children and family theatre means that sometimes we are open on Sundays.

Who is it for?

Ages
  • 0 - 16 and their families
Supporting People With
  • Learning disability
  • Autistic Spectrum
  • Communication
  • Physical impairment
  • Challenging Behaviour
  • Profound or Multiple Needs
  • Hearing impairment
  • Visual impairment

Accessibility

Details

We have wheelchair access with ramps and lifts as well as on street parking. If you have any specific needs or would like more information please contact us on 0161 226 1912 or email: info@z-arts.org

Costs

Details
Bright Spark membership helps to provide a great creative learning programme for children and their families. Please call 0161 226 1912 or visit our Website for further details

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