Concessions

The majority of our events have concession tickets available. Registered Disabled customers are entitled to a free companion ticket. Please phone the box office on 0161 761 2216 or come in to talk about your booking as companion tickets are not available for purchase online.

How to get here

You can get to The Met via accessible public transport including the Metrolink. Bury tram stop, which is accessible, is located 0.2 miles away on level ground. If you are travelling by bus, then Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) can help you plan your journey via their website or over the phone at 0161 244 1000.

Access to The Met

There is step free access into The Met which involves a slight incline. The connected Fratelli’s restaurant, has a step free entrance, but is joined to the theatre via a small set of narrow steps. If you have any questions on access requirements when travelling to The Met, please contact our box office

We have accessible toilets and a changing places toilet located on the first floor which can be reached via the lift.

Access to the Derby Hall (main space): The Derby Hall is located on the first floor and can be accessed via the lift or stairs with handrails. There are wheelchair spaces available in the front row. Due to the length of the space between the rows we advise picking an aisle seat or front row seat if you need extra leg room during performances.

Access to The Box (studio space): The Box is located on the ground floor. There are wheelchair spaces available in the front row. If you have any questions about access within these spaces, please talk to our box office team who will be happy to discuss.

If you would like a visual access guide of our building, please go to https://themet.org.uk/visit/access/visual-access-support/

Parking

There is currently no parking at The Met but customers can be dropped off at the entrance. For more information on parking around Bury please visit the council website.

Our closest car parks are:

• Castle, BL9 0EY (entrance on Bolton Street) – located 0.1 miles away.
• Bolton Street Station, BL9 0LQ (via Irwell Street) – located 0.2 miles away.
• Castle Leisure Centre, BL9 0HE (via Irwell Street) – located 0.3 miles away.

For hearing impaired audiences

There is a magnetic induction loop installed in the Derby Hall for hearing aid users that can be used for the majority of events. For more information please contact the box office.

Medical Requirements

You’re welcome to bring any necessary medicines, medical equipment, or food and drink needed to manage a condition during your visit.

Assistance / Guide Dogs

We welcome guides dogs into The Met, and fresh water will always be available for them.

Further Information

If you would like any more information about access support at The Met please go to https://themet.org.uk/visit/access/.

Alternatively, please come into the venue or contact us on 0161 761 2216 if you have questions about your visit.