St Mary's Creative Space
WHERE
Chester
What it’s like
A live venue for comedy, theatre, music and cabaret in a converted space with its own access quirks.
This one's a stage rather than a soft play, so think comedy nights, theatre performances, live music and cabaret rather than anything with a ball pit. It's the sort of place you'd book a grown-up evening out around, or catch a matinee if that's what's on.
Getting in needs a bit of thought. The entrance is a steep ramp, somewhere between a 1 in 6 and 1 in 8 gradient, on an uneven surface, and the site is upfront that active wheelchair users should manage it but some disabled visitors may need a hand. The accessible toilet has grab rails and an alarm but there's no ceiling hoist and it won't take larger mobility equipment, so it suits standard chairs rather than bigger kit.
Parking is a genuine faff if you haven't got a blue badge. Badge holders can use the on-street bays on Grosvenor Street or the free time-limited ones on Weaver Street, but everyone else is looking at Castle Square car park, which is free after 3pm on weekdays and £5 all day at weekends. Drop-off on the approach road is limited to that only, no lingering, because of the double yellows and access needs there.
Need to know
- Parking
- Blue badge holders can use on-street parking on Grosvenor Street or time-limited bays on Weaver Street (free unlimited time)
- Wheelchairs
- Accessible toilet and accessible parking available
- The entrance ramp is steep with an uneven surface, so allow extra time if mobility is a concern.
- The accessible toilet doesn't have a ceiling hoist and won't fit larger mobility equipment.
- Weaver Street's time-limited bays are free, which is worth knowing if Grosvenor Street is full.
- Castle Square car park is free after 3pm on weekdays but £5 all day at weekends.
Plan your visit
What kind of shows are on?
Comedy, theatre performances, live music and cabaret, based on what they list.
Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs?
There's a steep ramped entrance with an uneven surface, manageable for active wheelchair users but some people may need assistance. The accessible toilet has grab rails and an alarm but no ceiling hoist, and it is not set up for larger mobility equipment.
Where can we park?
Blue badge holders get on-street bays on Grosvenor Street or Weaver Street. Everyone else is best using Castle Square car park, free after 3pm on weekdays or £5 all day at weekends.
Can we drop someone off right outside?
Only on the approach road itself, as double yellow lines rule out stopping anywhere else nearby.
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