Access Information

Access Information

Unless stated otherwise, all screenings will either be in English language, subtitled in English or have no dialogue.

Most of the festival takes place at HOME, though we do utilise some other venues for events throughout the festival. Where possible we try to make sure access requirements are available for all venues.

Advance booking is recommended for access/wheelchair bookings, please contact boxoffice@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk. Essential Companion tickets can be arranged for all events. The below lists our venues and the accessibility at these.

HOME

There are three levels to the building, including the ground floor and these are all accessible via a lift. There are accessible toilets on all levels and Gender Neutral Toilets are located on the Ground Floor.

Wheelchair spaces – available in all of HOME’s spaces:

In Cinema 1 there are 3 wheelchair spaces, 2 on the front row and 2 on the back rows.

In Cinema 2 there are 2 wheelchair spaces at the back on the auditorium.

Event Space, the seating is moveable, so wheelchair spaces are reserved differently for each event. Spaces can be made available on request.

For more information about getting to and around HOME and other accessibility information for HOME please see their website.

BRIDGEWATER HALL

The MAF Marketplace and Animation Nation Forum will take place at the Bridgewater Hall. The Bridgewater Hall has step free access into the conference rooms, foyer areas and toilets. The main entrance and Charles Hallé Room are at ground level. All other floors are accessible via lift.