Visit the Degree Show

Information for Visitors

Location

The show will take place in the Benzie, Grosvenor, Chatham and SODA Buildings on the Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Campus.

Building locations

Please note that the SODA building containing the Animation, Filmmaking and Photography exhibits will be closed on Monday 13 June for a private event, however the show will be open to the public as normal in all other buildings.

Travel Information

The University does not have any car parking facilities for visitors, but there are public multi-storey car parks located near by and some limited on-street parking. The All Saints Campus is easily accessible by public transport.

Travelling to the campus

Open Day

The University will also be holding an Open Day on Wednesday 22 June, so the campus is expected to be busy on that day. Please register online if you would like to attend the Open Day.

University Open Days

Visiting Groups

We welcome group visits from schools and colleges. Groups of pupils and students visiting the Show remain the responsibility of the teachers whilst in University buildings and must be accompanied by teaching staff at all times. Please contact the Outreach Team at post16outreach@mmu.ac.uk if you require further information.

Building Access

Benzie/Chatham: The main entrance on Boundary Street West to the Benzie building and the Chatham tower is step-free with a powered door available. Lifts are available to all floors.

SODA Building: The new building on Higher Chatham Street is also fully accessible.

Grosvenor Building including Holden Gallery: The opening of the new Grosvenor East building now allows step-free access to the historic Grosvenor West building. If you enter through the portico entrance on Cavendish Street, a lift is available on your right providing access to the ground and first floors of the Grosvenor West building. The sculpture exhibitions in the basement can be accessed without steps through the ginnel entrance on Higher Ormond Street.

Please contact reception or telephone 0161 247 1348 if you require any assistance.

Safety

University buildings are not designed to accommodate young children. Children must be closely supervised by responsible adults at all times especially on stairwells. Children and all visitors must stay within exhibition areas.

Individual Exhibits

All exhibits are individually checked and where appropriate a written risk assessment constructed. Where risks are noted the risk assessment will be available with the exhibit.

Fire Alarm

If visitors hear the fire alarm then they must immediately leave the building by the nearest emergency exit and go to the designated assembly point.

First Aid Points

The University has trained first aiders available on campus. If you need assistance please go to the building reception desk.

Security

Visitors are requested not to bring rucksacks or large bags to the Show, any bags you are carrying may be searched on entry.