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Castlefield Viaduct

A Victorian-era steel viaduct transformed into a green ‘sky garden’ in the heart of Manchester. Pop in and discover this urban garden, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, no booking needed.

Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LG

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A parent and child wearing colourful coats explore Castlefield Viaduct.

Click here for the full accessibility guide for Castlefield Viaduct - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Induction loop
Static loops installed at the welcome area and within the visitor building. Personal loops available for the guided visit.
Level access/terrain
The viaduct has level access throughout with a slight incline into the visitor building. The main route is smooth bonded gravel.
Lift
Some lifts to the viaduct are currently out of order. Please use the lift on Platform 2 at Deansgate train station and cross the bridge or catch a tram to Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and we are a short flat distance from there. Please note, the National Trust do not manage these lifts so apologies for any inconvenience.
Seating available
We have a range of seating throughout the viaduct and within our visitor building located at the end of the viaduct.
Wheelchairs available
Two wheelchairs are available to borrow for your visit
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Parking: There is no dedicated parking at Castlefield Viaduct though there are plenty of city centre car parks. If you can, we recommend using public transport. Castlefield Viaduct is very near Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink station or Deansgate mainline rail station. Please see alternative routes for directions.
On foot
Make your way to Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. If approaching from Deansgate or Whitworth Street West, cross all the tram lines and turn left down the access road. There is a large sign on the wall showing the way. Look for our signs on the raised pavement. Walk across the car park at the end and there is a row of planters showing the entrance to Castlefield Viaduct. Alternatively, if approaching from the Liverpool Road direction, climb the staircase just off Duke Street to arrive at the entrance.
By train
If you are arriving at Deansgate train station make your way across the bridge to the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. Cross all the tram lines and turn left down the access road. There is a large sign on the wall showing the way. Look for our signs on the raised pavement. Walk across the car park at the end and there is a row of planters showing the entrance to Castlefield Viaduct.
By bus
Make your way to Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. Cross all the tram lines and turn left down the access road. There is a large sign on the wall showing the way. Look for our signs on the raised pavement. Walk across the car park at the end and there is a row of planters showing the entrance to Castlefield Viaduct.
Cycling
Cycling is not allowed on Castlefield Viaduct itself but we encourage visitors to arrive by bike if they'd like to. There is an access road leading up to the viaduct level from Albion Street, opposite the Armed Forces Careers Office. Follow this access road past Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop on the left and across the car park to arrive at the viaduct. There are bike racks available at the entrance.
Metrolink tram
Alight at Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. Cross all the tram lines and turn left down the access road. There is a large sign on the wall showing the way. Look for our signs on the raised pavement. Walk across the car park at the end and there is a row of planters showing the entrance to Castlefield Viaduct.
Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LG
castlefieldviaduct@nationaltrust.org.uk

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