Enjoy our rich history, safe and sound!

At Printworks, your safety is our first priority. Our security staff are trained in first aid and CPR, and we have an on-site defibrillator and first-aid kit.

Please do not hesitate to approach our security team, easily identified by high-visibility coats, to ask for medical assitance.

Public safety & welfare is very important to us at The Printworks and all our staff have been trained in Terrorism Awareness (Action Counters Terrorism).

Please click here for more information and remember to report anything suspicious to a member of our staff immediately

Here at Printworks, disabled access for our customers is very important to us. We constantly strive to make your leisure experience with us a happy, effortless and enjoyable one.

Printworks is situated within a pedestrian area in the city centre close to a number of public transport links.

There are three entrances to Printworks all with a colourful map, detailing the layout of the scheme, signposted just inside the entrance. Should you require further assistance please get the attention of one of our highly visible uniformed security officers.

The three entrances have open access and are not restricted by doors. The entrance from Corporation Street has a moderate level ramp to access the scheme. View our location on google maps.

The floor surface within the complex is mainly brick paving and may be slightly uneven from the cobbles. The surfaces are from an easy to moderate gradient however are all suitable for wheelchair. Please note that there is a small section within the scheme that are old railway lines.

The lighting levels within the scheme vary and music is played throughout the scheme. There is no seating in the scheme however all of the venues within the complex do have seating and are wheelchair-friendly.

For information on each of the individual venues please check out our venue page.

There are cash machines inside Printworks, just by Meena.

If our cash machines are out of order, head out of the Corporation Street entrance (just by Waxy O’Connor’s and Nuffield Health) as the Co-Operative shop and bank have cash machines outside.

There are several hotels within a stone’s throw of Printworks including Hotel Indigo, City Stop and Premier Inn. If you’re dropping by for an Arena event or enjoying the sights as a tourist, there are dozens of places to stay in the surrounding area.

If you’ve lost an item at one of our venues, please contact the venue directly by phone or by dropping in. Click here to see our contact details and map.

There is CCTV recording 24 hours a day in our public areas and in our venues to ensure the safety of our guests.

Our security team are SIA-licensed and on-site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure your safety.

If you have any security concerns, please approach our security team, easily identified by high-visibility jackets, and provide them with details.

All Printworks venues exercise a strict Challenge 25 policy when serving alcohol, and some venues have an 18+ door policy in the evening. Please ensure you have a valid government identification with you if you plan to purchase alcohol during your visit with us.

Please drink responsibly and consider the people around you. If you are not acting appropriately, you may be refused service or ejected at the venue’s discretion.

We ensure our venues meet high health and safety standards. If you have any concerns about the cleanliness of a venue, please ask for the on-duty manager or contact enquiries@printworks-manchester.com

We love seeing pictures of our guests having a good time at Printworks! However if you want to take any commercial or professional photography or videography, or any filming that features our staff, please get in touch with us on enquiries@printworks-manchester.com to get permission first.