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Venue information
One of the leading entertainment, conference, sports and music venues in the North West, The Sands Centre offers a great variety of settings and quality facilities unrivalled in the region. From large-scale corporate events, live music and comedy tours, to traditional community events and thrilling live sport, The Sands Centre welcomes over 735,000 visitors every year.
The Sands Centre is situated next to Hardwicke Circus, a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Venue accessibility information
Level Access:
The Main & Riverside entrance are both level access.
Internally there is level access from the main & rear entrance to the Riverside Cage, Riverside Bars, Riverside Bistro and Ground Floor Toilers
There is also Lift access (2 Lifts available) to the first floor, the first floor is also all on one level.
Hearing:
There is a hearing induction loop available in select seats within the auditorium (If required please make your ticketing assistant aware at the point of booking)
There is a hearing induction loop available at every Box Office service point.
Visual:
The building benefits from a modern LED lighting system that can be dimmed upon request.
Our main glass doors have contrast markings.
General:
We offer a complimentary Access Assistant ticket for carers or companions.
We have specific Emergency evacuation procedures written for disabled visitors.