The Yard Manchester
BEST FOR
Ages 14+
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
A live music venue for older teens, with some gigs strictly 18 plus and under 16s needing an adult with them.
This one's really for the teenagers rather than the kids, and the age line matters here. The site puts the minimum age at 14, but some events are 18 plus only, so you'll want to check what a specific gig actually is before you promise anyone a ticket. Under 16s need a responsible adult with them, which is a fair enough rule for a live music venue but does mean a night out isn't quite as simple as dropping a fifteen-year-old at the door.
Getting there is straightforward. It's about a 10 minute walk from Victoria Station or 15 minutes from Queens Road metro link, and there's free on-road parking around the venue if you'd rather drive. That's one less cost to factor in on a night where you might already be paying for tickets and travel.
Access is properly thought through: ramp access front and back, an accessible toilet, and carers or support assistants go in free if you email ahead to reserve the space. Dogs are welcome if they're under control and toilet trained, though it's assistance dogs only for atrium events, so a family pet is best left at home for those.
Last entry depends entirely on the event. For a responsible teenager keen on live music this could be a proper first taste of a gig venue, but it's not one for younger children.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 14 plus; under 16s need an adult with them
- Last entry
- Check event pages for specific last entry times
- Parking
- Free on-road parking outside and around the venue
- Wheelchairs
- Ramp access to front and rear. Accessible toilet
- Dogs
- Dog friendly if under control and toilet trained
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 mins walk from Victoria Station
- Some events are strictly 18 plus, so check before booking for a teenager
- Under 16s need a responsible adult with them at all times
- Email ahead if you need to reserve an accessible space
- It's a 10 minute walk from Victoria Station if you're coming by train
Plan your visit
What age does this suit?
The minimum age is 14, though some events are 18 plus only. Under 16s must have a responsible adult with them.
Is there parking?
Free on-road parking outside and around the venue.
What time does it finish?
That depends on the event, so it's best to look at the specific event page rather than assume a general last entry time.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there's ramp access to the front and rear and an accessible toilet. Carers and support assistants go free if you email ahead to reserve the space.
Can we bring the dog?
If it's under control and toilet trained, yes, though atrium events are assistance dogs only.
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