External access to the building is available through ramps - at the Nelson Street side of the building, to the lower ground floor (Chamber Theatre and Studio) - and at the Sankey Street side of the building, to the ground floor (Gallery). An accessible lift connects these two floors, and wheelchair accessible toilets and internal ramps render these two levels fully physically accessible.

Access to all other levels of the building will be achieved with the installation of a main lift from lower ground floor to roof. Completion of this lift is anticipated in Spring 2010.

The fit-out of the building - which is still in progress with completion anticipated in Spring 2010 - includes plans for Sennheiser infra-red assistive listening systems in public performance and exhibition areas, and for induction loops in reception and meeting areas.

Anyone wishing to hire or to visit any of the spaces is invited to contact us to discuss access issues. We will do all we can to assist while we continue with our commitment to deliver a fully accessible building in 2010.