Know Before You Go

Below you can find maps, access information and anything else you may need before joining us at a concert. 

If you have any further queries, please call 0161 706 1990 or email info@ncorch.co.uk

The King’s School in Macclesfield

Alderley Rd, Prestbury, Macclesfield SK10 4SP

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Access Information for The King’s School

Arrival at the venue
Please use the Senior Car Park (marked 3 on the above map). The distance from bottom of the Senior Car Park to the main entrance doors is 200m, over a small bridge which will be lit at night.  Customers with access needs, plus those arriving in taxis and coaches, can be dropped off at the Boulevard (marked 5 on the above map), directly opposite the main entrance doors, 150m away on a slight slope down. Please note that anyone being dropped off by a personal car will need to ensure the car is then parked in the Senior car park before the concert. Doors will open at 7.00pm to allow time to enter and sit down before the concert.

Please use the Main Entrance (marked 4 on the above map) for entrance to the building. At this point, you will need to show your tickets; either printed out or, ideally, displayed on your mobile. You will be able to pick up your free programme at the entrance (donations are welcome).

Card payments are accepted on the door. If you are paying cash for your ticket on the door, please try to bring the correct change. We do advise that you book in advance to guarantee your seat, and you can do this by visiting www.ncorch.co.uk/concerts Online booking closes at 12pm on the day of the concert.

Please allow time to have your ticket checked and arrive by 7.20pm at the latest.

There will be a donations bar serving wine, coffee and tea at the interval and the Friends will host post-concert drinks for their members.  There is some seating available in the bar area.

Accessibility
There is level access (no steps) from the car park to the auditorium. There are two accessible toilets in the building and the auditorium has a hearing loop.

The front two rows (AA and BB) of the auditorium do not have steps up to them. Rows further back have steps, and there is no handrail.

Wheelchair spaces are available, and all have a carer seat next to them. For any customers requiring support from a Personal Assistant, the Assistant’s ticket is free.  Please call the office 0161 706 1990 to book.

Our programmes are available to download/view in advance for e-readers or to listen to through accessibility software. You can find these under ‘Concert Programme Notes’.

St Michael’s Church, Macclesfield

Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1DY

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Access Information for St Michael’s Church

Card payments are available on the door. If you are paying for your ticket in cash, please try to bring the correct change. We do advise that you book in advance to guarantee your seat, and you can do this by visiting www.ncorch.co.uk/concerts Online booking closes at 11am on the day of the concert for St Michael’s concerts.

Please allow time to have your ticket checked and arrive by 7.20pm at the latest.

By car: The address of St Michael’s Church is Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1DY. St Michael’s Church is in the centre of the town, next door to the Town Hall. Consequently, vehicular access to the pedestrianised area is only possible after 4.30pm on Saturdays. There is very limited parking in the immediate vicinity but plenty of spaces in the public car parks.
By Train: The nearest train station is Macclesfield; this is approximately a 5 minute walk with a brief uphill portion (0.2 miles).
By Bus: The nearest bus station is Macclesfield; this is approximately a 5 minute walk with a brief uphill portion (0.2 miles).
Access: There is wheelchair access to the church and flat access inside. There is one accessible toilet, and the others are unisex.

There is limited parking available on the left hand side of the church as you’re looking at the front entrance. If someone with a mobility impairment would like to reserve one of these spaces, they should call the church office in advance, directly on 01625 421984. Otherwise, there is free blue badge parking in the Town Hall Carpark accessible via Brunswick Street. Other nearby carparks include Gas Road and Duke Street.

Wheelchair spaces are available, and all have a carer seat next to them. For any customers requiring support from a Personal Assistant, the Assistant’s ticket is free. Please call the office 0161 706 1990 to book and to be added to our Access Register which will enable you to book this provision online in future.

St Michael’s Church has a hearing loop.

Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight

23 Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DH

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Access Information for Hulme Hall

Card payments are available on the door for tickets. If you are paying for your ticket on the door, in cash please try to bring the correct change. We do advise that you book in advance to guarantee your seat, and you can do this by visiting www.ncorch.co.uk/concerts Online booking closes at 12pm on the day of the concert for Hulme Hall concerts.

Please allow time to have your ticket checked and arrive by 7.20pm at the latest.

By car: The address of Hulme Hall is 23 Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DH. You can find information about the car parking arrangements on the AccessAble website.
By Train: The nearest train station is Port Sunlight. This is approximately a 6 minute walk from the venue.
By Bus: There is a bus stop within 150 yards of the venue.
Access: There is wheelchair access to the church and flat access inside. Further information about external and internal access is available on the AccessAble website.

Wheelchair spaces are available, and all have a carer seat next to them. For any customers requiring support from a Personal Assistant, the Assistant’s ticket is free. Please call the office 0161 706 1990 to book and to be added to our Access Register which will enable you to book this provision online in future.

Storyhouse, Chester

Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR

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Access Information for Storyhouse

Storyhouse will sell concert tickets on the day by card. We cannot take cash payments. We do advise that you book in advance to guarantee your seat, and you can do this by visiting www.ncorch.co.uk/concerts

Please allow time to have your ticket checked and arrive 15 minutes before the concert at the latest.

You can find up to date information about travel options on the Storyhouse website.

Access: You can find up to date information about Access on the Storyhouse website.