ACCESSIBILITY

Travel
The venue can be easily accessed by public transport or by car.

There is parking beneath the venue (provided by the NCP) including 15 accessible spaces on the Upper Level of the Car Park, with lift access to the venue. 

Blue badge parking is also available near the venue on Mount Street.

There is a taxi rank outside the Central Foyer entrance on Windmill Street.

Venue entry
Registration and entry will be via the Central Foyer. If you are not coming from the NCP car park, there is ramp access from the street level into the building. 

The entrance itself is fully accessible, sensor-activated and features a Paxton Intercom for assistance from the Control Room if required.

Wheelchair access
Most of the exhibition space is on the ground floor/street level. Sessions and other activities on the first floor can be accessed via our lifts. 

The venue has lots of room for wheelchairs and there is plenty of space in the Exchange Auditorium for wheelchairs.

Wheelchairs can be hired for use within the venue. To enquire about bookings and availability, contact their First Aid department on + 44 (0)161 834 2700 ext. 2211 or email them at accessibility@manchestercentral.co.uk. Bookings should be made in advance as availability cannot be guaranteed otherwise.

Hearing loops
Manchester Central has Induction Loop facilities in the Central Foyer and the Exchange Auditorium.

A Deaf Alerter® fire warning system has been installed throughout the entire venue, compatible with Deaf Alerter® pagers which operate nationally and internationally. There are a limited number of site specific Alerters available from the concierge desk.

Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the venue. We just ask that you kindly inform us that you are bringing one by emailing hello@spaceconference.co.uk or indicating so in your registration form.

Toilets
Accessible toilets are available across the venue. There is also a Changing Places toilet available via the Central Foyer. To access the toilets, a radar key will be required. These can be collected from a concierge desk.

Dietary requirements
We will do our best to make sure that all dietary requirements are catered for. Please make sure to indicate your requirements on your registration form. If you need to amend this, you can do so via the Attendee Portal. If you have any further dietary concerns that you would like to discuss, please contact us at hello@spaceconference.co.uk.

Anything else
If there are any additional access requirements you may have that are not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@spaceconference.co.uk. Our team are more than happy to assist and will do our best to accommodate your needs. 

INCLUSION

Prayer room
There is a prayer room located in the Exchange Foyer. Staff will be on hand at the venue to provide directions if required.

Quiet room
There is a quiet room located in the Central Foyer. Staff will be on hand at the venue to provide directions if required.

Please note, this space is for people who need a break from the hussle and bustle of the event, it is not for private calls or conversations.

Childcare
Unfortunately, we cannot provide childcare at this event. However, you can visit the Manchester City Council Parent Portal which provides details of childcare options around the city, including daycare and childminders. We kindly ask that you do not bring babies and children with you to the event as we cannot accommodate them.

Breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding and need a private space to express, please contact us at hello@spaceconference.co.uk and we can make arrangements with you in order to do so comfortably.

Gender inclusivity
At UK Space Conference 2025, we strive to ensure people of all genders are treated with respect and dignity.

During the registration process, you are welcome to include your pronouns which will be included on your badge. Please note this is optional. 

Transgender and non-binary attendees are welcome to use whichever toilets they feel most comfortable in. If there are any issues around this, please speak to a member of staff.