General information

Bollington Arts Centre provides a rehearsal and performance space for its regular users as well as a programme of concerts, talks, classes and exhibitions for everyone to access. It is run entirely by volunteers and is self-supporting.

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The auditorium has excellent acoustics and a warm intimate atmosphere where one can almost 'feel at home'.  The Gallery, as well as housing a licensed bar, provides a light and airy space for exhibitions; these change frequently and in most cases the work is for sale.  Upstairs, there are two meeting rooms – one suitable for small (12 pax) committee-type meetings and the other suitable for larger (40 pax) meetings, rehearsals, classes etc.

Bollington Festival Players meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings, the Festival Choir on Tuesday, Bollington Light Opera Group on Thursday and a childrens' music theatre group on Sunday afternoon. A Bridge Club plays on Thursday afternoon and Friday evening and there are currently two embroidery classes, two art groups, Italian and Spanish classes and dancing classes for a variety of ages - toddlers included, all taking place during the day.

A programme of events is organised for the Autumn, Winter and Spring - these include regular jazz and chamber music concerts, a comedy club and a series of talks on a wide variety of subjects, as well as occasional poetry readings. 

It is possible to hire rooms in the Arts Centre for meetings and private events: for details of availability ring the Bookings Secretary, Mick Wilkins on 01625 576810.

For general information about Bollington Arts Centre please e-mail hello@bollingtonartscentre.org.uk.

Technical specifications

We can cater for and provide various equipment for most requirements. For a full listing of our technical specifications please download our .pdf document.

Access

The Bollington Arts Centre is a Victorian building and only partially accessible to wheelchair users.  We have disabled parking bays reserved at the front of the building and the ground floor level (the foyer, auditorium, gallery/bar) are all accessible.  There are also specially adapted toilet facilities on the ground floor.  The upstairs meeting rooms are not accessible to wheelchair users or anyone with mobility difficulties, however ever effort is made to make all our events, classes etc accessible to all.

We also have a hearing loop system for people with hearing impairments. Additionally, guide dogs are welcome.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Directions

From the North


Follow the A523 Stockport to Macclesfield road
At roundabout, take the first exit, (brown signpost to ‘Middlewood Way, Canal’) 
In 0.4 mile, at the 'Cock and Pheasant' public house, bear left
In a further 0.9 mile, pass beneath a stone-built bridge across the road, with bus stops on each side of the road. Immediately after going beneath the bridge, turn left onto the Arts Centre drive. The Arts Centre is approximately 100 yards from the main road.

From the South


Follow the A523 (Macclesfield bypass, 'The Silk Road'), going North towards Stockport, pass beneath a wooden footbridge which has an arched top. 
At the next roundabout, take the third exit, signposted ‘Bollington B5090’
. In 1.3 miles, pass beneath a stone-built bridge across the road, with bus stops on each side of the road. Immediately after going beneath the bridge, turn left onto the Arts Centre drive. The Arts Centre is approximately 100 yards from the main road.

From the East


Turn off the B5470 Whaley Bridge to Macclesfield road (near 'The Highwayman' public house) onto Blaze Hill, signposted ‘Bollington 1.5’ 
In 1.5 miles at mini roundabout, take second exit
. In a further 0.4 miles at traffic lights, follow the main road forward under a stone-built bridge. 
In a further 0.3 mile, there is another stone-built bridge across the road, with bus stops on each side. The Arts Centre drive entrance is on the right, immediately before this bridge.

For Satellite Navigation System or GPS Users
 our postcode is SK10 5JR and Grid Reference is SJ 931 779.

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Refreshments

Our Gallery bar is open 30 minutes before performances and during the interval.  We sell a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including guest beers from a local microbrewery. Don’t forget to order your interval drinks!

For general information about Bollington Arts Centre please e-mail hello@bollingtonartscentre.org.uk.

Becoming a volunteer

Do you have you a few hours to spare each week? Then why don’t you volunteer at Bollington Arts Centre?

Make new friends, learn new skills and contribute to the Arts Centre in the heart of our Bollington Community.  Volunteers do all sorts of tasks including: selling programmes, showing people to their seats and serving drinks behind the bar.

To find out more about becoming a volunteer please complete our enquiry form.

For general information about Bollington Arts Centre please e-mail hello@bollingtonartscentre.org.uk.

Sponsors and supporters

Bollington Arts Centre is indebted to its many volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our doors open.

We are also very grateful for the support we have received from WREN for £40,000 for a new roof in 2009 and Cheshire East Council for  £250 towards our new website.