Bookings
To book accessible seating or for more specific information please contact the venue directly: access@thelowry.com / 0161 876 2183
If you require assistance or have a dedicated Access booking, please report to the red gate near the front doors. A member of staff will then be able to assist you.
At the theatre:
The Lyric Theatre is situated at the front of the building and covers four levels which are all accessible by lift or staircase. Other areas of the building are easily accessible via lift. Pier Eight Restaurant and Bar and The Lowry Gift Shop have broad open entrances.
To improve the experience of the Hearing Impaired visitor, Induction Loops, which work with both digital and non-digital hearing aids, are in operation at the following locations across the venue:
Information Desk
Box Office
Lowry Shop
Galleries Desk
Pier Eight Bar
Quays Bar
Getting there:
Passenger Drop-Off
There is a passenger drop-off point immediately in front of The Lowry.
Parking
The primary disabled parking facility for The Lowry is The Lowry Outlet Mall car park.
We recommend that Blue Badge holders enter The Lowry Outlet car park at the entrance near the mini-roundabout on the road leading from The Quays as this will allow parking on the ground floor level.
The Lowry Outlet car park offers 4 hours free parking for disabled patrons on production of their blue badge at either the Car Parking Office or at the Information Desk. For more information please contact their team on 0161 848 1850. Their website: lowryoutlet.co.uk.
The Lowry offers two dedicated parking spaces on their service road for Blue Badge holders. These are available on a first come first served basis, and cannot be booked in advance.
MetroLink
All MetroLink trams are wheelchair friendly. For the latest information visit Metrolink's website: https://tfgm.com/public-transport/tram or call them on 0161 205 2000.
Bus
The Stagecoach number 50 bus stops approximately 50 metres from The Lowry entrance and they have low floor access and wheelchair spaces. You can find bus route and timetable info at tfgm.com or by calling 0871 200 22 33 before you travel.
Local Accessible Taxi Numbers
0161 793 1010 / 0161 794 1010 / 0161 281 1010
When booking your taxi, inform them you need an accessible vehicle and ask the operator for a call back when your taxi is approaching, your phone will ring twice to alert you. No need to answer just watch out for the taxi.
Even more information including a virtual tour of the building and the venue's policy on involuntary noise can be found on the venue's webiste here: https://thelowry.com/visit-us/access/
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