Castlefield Gallery
A free contemporary art gallery in Manchester that shows changing exhibitions and runs artist-development programmes.
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About the museum
Castlefield Gallery was founded in 1984 by the Manchester Artists Studio Association and is an artist-led space for contemporary art.
It occupies a building on Hewitt Street, close to the Castlefield area of Manchester, where it presents a changing programme of exhibitions of contemporary art. The gallery has no permanent collection; the displays change from one show to the next and the spaces close between exhibitions while the next show is installed.
Besides exhibitions, the organisation runs commissions, talks and professional development schemes for artists, which is why it describes itself as both a gallery and an artist-development body.
Highlights
- Free admission
- Changing contemporary art exhibitions
- Artist-development programmes
- Easy access from Deansgate and Castlefield tram stop
- Founded
- 1984
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is level with the pavement; ring the doorbell on the right for help with the heavy door. A lift serves all floors and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet on the first floor. Assistance dogs are welcome and large-print exhibition handouts are available. Access enquiries: 0161 832 8034.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Deansgate-Castlefield (Metrolink and Deansgate station)
Metrolink tram to Deansgate-Castlefield (the platform has stairs and a lift); Deansgate railway station is directly behind the gallery; Oxford Road station is within walking distance; the free Metroshuttle service 2 stops on Whitworth Street West.
By car
Paid parking · 5-min walk to the entrance
The nearest all-day car park is the Q-Park on First Street, about 5 minutes on foot, with 28 disabled spaces; the published price is £17 for 24 hours. Short-stay street and metered parking is nearby.
Sheffield cycle stands are outside the gallery.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
A free drinks stand offers herbal tea and instant coffee (donations welcome) and visitors can refill their own water bottle. There is no café.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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