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Festive Opening Hours

Waterside (including the Lauriston Gallery and 'Sup Bar & Coffee House) will be open:

Mon 22 Dec 10:00-17:00
Tue 23 Dec 10:00-17:00
Wed 24 Dec 10:00-16:00
Thu 25 Dec CLOSED
Fri 26 Dec 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 27 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Dec CLOSED
Mon 29 Dec 13:00 – 17:00
Tue 30 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 31 Dec 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 01 Jan CLOSED
Fri 02 Jan 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 03 Jan 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 04 Jan CLOSED

Opening hours

Waterside (including the Lauriston Gallery and 'Sup Bar & Coffee House) is open:

Mon - Sat 10:00 – 17:00 (later on event nights)

Sun - open for performances only

Box office hours are Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 on 0161 912 5616 and we remain open until curtain-up on performance nights.

Access Information

Waterside is a welcoming and fully accessible venue, committed to ensuring all visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Getting Here

Waterside, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford M33 7ZF.

Waterside is just 20mins from Manchester city centre by road or Metrolink. It is situated in Sale town centre next to the Bridgewater Canal and directly opposite Sale Metrolink Station.

Eat, drink and shop

Visit our 'Sup Bar & Coffee House for a wide selection of drinks and snacks, or pop into our beautiful shop for unique gifts.

Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 and for pre and post show drinks.

Enhance your experience at Waterside with our membership package, offering a range of benefits including discounts on tickets and in ‘Sup Bar & Coffee House, plus the VIP experience at some very special events.

FAQs

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Cosgrove Hall Films Archive Exhibition

Cosgrove Hall Films’ internationally acclaimed animation collection will be on permanent display in a new, purpose-built space from Friday 16 January 2026.

Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies, and friends will have a forever home in a dedicated gallery within the newly refurbished Sale Library, Trafford.

This remarkable collection celebrates a unique chapter in British animation film and TV history and holds a special place in the childhood memories of so many.

Featuring much-loved and iconic characters created by the award-winning Manchester studio, the exhibition will add an exciting new visitor experience to the library.