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Based in the heart of the city's student community, the new Manchester Aquatics Centre is one of the most exciting of all the Commonwealth Games developments and will host swimming, diving and synchronised swimming events.

Venue Information

Manchester Aquatics Centre
2 Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9SS

By Metro:

Manchester Piccadilly or St Peter's Square

By Rail:

Oxford Road

By Bus:

To venue from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens:
Buses: 40 to 49, 142, 143
From venue to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens:
Buses: 40 to 49, 142, 143

Venue hours:

25 July 2002
Session 1: opens 10.30am
Session 2: opens 1.30 pm

26 July 2002
Session 1: opens 8.30am
Session 2: opens 11.45am
Session 3: opens 3.45pm
Session 4: opens 6.45pm

27 July 2002
Session 1: opens 8.30am
Session 2: opens 11.45am
Session 3: opens 3.45am
Session 4: opens 6.45pm

Parking:

Pay and display car parks nearby.

Information for disabled spectators

• Wheelchair spaces (each available with one accompanying companion seat) are available
• Guide dogs are permitted in all areas
• Disabled patrons may enter through the main entrance to the venue
• There are no steps to climb before entering the venue
• A lift is available for wheelchair users within the venue
• There are accessible toilets

If visiting the Aquatics Centre, please remember:

• No glass bottles or cans may be brought into the venue
• No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the venue (alcohol can be purchased within the venue).
• Smoking is permitted in restricted areas only
• Children under the age of two will be admitted free provided they do not occupy a seat
• It will be very warm inside the venue - dress appropriately
• Flash photography is not permitted during diving and synchronised swimming sessions
• Plan to arrive an hour before the start of the session

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