Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. If you have any access requirements, please ensure you contact our Box Office to learn how the escape room can be adapted to suit your needs. You can contact our friendly team on 0161 226 1912 / boxoffice@z-arts.org

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

No, special assistance is not available.

Is Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment wheelchair friendly?

No, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment is not wheelchair friendly. If you have any access requirements, please ensure you contact our Box Office to learn how the escape room can be adapted to suit your needs. You can contact our friendly team on 0161 226 1912 / boxoffice@z-arts.org

Is Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment baby friendly?

No, there are no baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

No, not all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

No, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment have stated they are not dog friendly.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Can visitors bring their own food?

No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £25.

Yes, there is parking. On-street parking is available, restrictions are in place from Mon-Fri 8am-6pm only. After 6pm and at the weekend these restrictions are lifted. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking, making sure you are only in one parking space and not blocking any driveways.

Are there parking fees? If so, how much?

Yes, there are parking fees. Parking fees:All time: £1.00On-street parking is available, restrictions are in place from Mon-Fri 8am-6pm only. After 6pm and at the weekend these restrictions are lifted. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking, making sure you are only in one parking space and not blocking any driveways.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

Parking is less than 5 minutes walking distance

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. Box office access is street-level with a ramp to the desk. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

No, there is no private hire at Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Yes, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment had stated that you will need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Ages 6-12

Escape Rooms Activity Centres Indoor

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About Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment

Ever wanted to step inside a story? Full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who’s always up to meddlesome mischief, The Library of Enchantment is the perfect family activity!

Join us for an enchanting experience that requires your puzzling skills, logic, persistence and, most of all, teamwork.

- Fun immersive experience

- 60-minute time limit

- Clues, riddles and puzzles

- Fantastic group activity

- Work as a team

- Groups of up to 8

On your adventure you’ll be supported by our specially trained host, who’ll be able to give you some hints & tips along the way but only if you need them! You’ll have one hour to escape by solving the various riddles, puzzles and challenges The Library of Enchantment has to offer. But be quick or you may just get trapped amongst the pages forever!

Visit the official website

A family-friendly escape room

Designed especially for children aged 8+, but also suitable to children aged 6+. Adults and families are also always welcome!

Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or just for fun

The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled family-friendly escape room. Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who’s always up to meddlesome mischief!

Join us for an enchanting experience that requires your puzzling skills, logic, persistence and, most of all, teamwork.

Can you help capture Billi the bookworm and put the chaos right before the Library Inspector arrives within the hour?

Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or just for fun!

Based inside Z-arts in Manchester

There are plenty of other activities to get stuck into, including our very own Children’s Library, Cafe, Adventures in Wonderland experience, and theatre programme.

Facilities

Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
Friday, 09:30 - 21:00
Saturday, 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday, Closed

Please note that we are generally closed on Mondays and Sundays unless we have a theatre show/activity that falls on these days.

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

8 People: £125.00

7 People: £115.00

6 People: £105.00

5 People: £95.00

4 People: £80.00

3 People: £65.00

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment by visiting our attraction tickets section.

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

Food & Drink Options

We have a sandwich menu, featuring produce from The Barbakan in Chorlton.

We also have Kids Picnic Boxes available for £4.75.

FAQs

Parking

: Yes, there is parking.
On-street parking is available, restrictions are in place from Mon-Fri 8am-6pm only. After 6pm and at the weekend these restrictions are lifted. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.
Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking, making sure you are only in one parking space and not blocking any driveways.
: Yes, there are parking fees.
Parking fees:
All time: £1.00
On-street parking is available, restrictions are in place from Mon-Fri 8am-6pm only. After 6pm and at the weekend these restrictions are lifted. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.
Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking, making sure you are only in one parking space and not blocking any driveways.
: Parking is less than 5 minutes walking distance
: No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.
: Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities.
Box office access is street-level with a ramp to the desk. There are disabled parking bays at the front of the venue, and on some streets you are able to park for an hour or 3 hours for free.

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Family Friendly Options

: No, there are no baby changing facilities.
: No, not all areas are pushchair friendly.
: Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.
: No, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment have stated they are not dog friendly.

Food & Drink

: Yes there is dining and snack options.
: No, guest are not allowed to bring their own food
: For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £25.

Accessibility Information

: Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
If you have any access requirements, please ensure you contact our Box Office to learn how the escape room can be adapted to suit your needs.
You can contact our friendly team on 0161 226 1912 / boxoffice@z-arts.org
: No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.
: No, special assistance is not available.
: No, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment is not wheelchair friendly.
If you have any access requirements, please ensure you contact our Box Office to learn how the escape room can be adapted to suit your needs.
You can contact our friendly team on 0161 226 1912 / boxoffice@z-arts.org

Tickets & Bookings

: Yes, Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment had stated that you will need to pre-book.

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: No, there is no private hire at Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment.

Contact Details

Get Directions

Z-arts
335 Stretford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 5ZA
England

Tel: 01612261912

Visit Website

Transport Information

Walking

Z-arts is easily accessible from Manchester City Centre.

Situated on Stretford Road in a prime location overlooking Hulme Park, we are a 15 minute walk from Oxford Road Station.

Directions are available from Google Maps by typing in Z-arts as your destination and your location as your journey origin.

Cycling

Z-arts has cycling racks situated outside the cafe entrance. Please do ask at reception if you are able to bring your bike inside and where possible we will accommodate this. Please note that there have been thefts reported in the area, so we do recommend a strong bike lock.

Bus

The following bus services run regularly at ten minute intervals from Piccadilly Gardens and take 10 minutes to get to the Hulme Library stop which is two buildings down from Z-arts:

250

256

Plan your journey at stagecoachbus.com or via the Stagecoach Bus App.

Train / Metrolink

Train stations: Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria.

Piccadilly Station is just a five minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens bus rank where you can catch one of the regular bus services that will take you to Z-arts.

Oxford Road Station is also serviced by the 250 and 263 bus services and is just a 15 minute walk away from Z-arts.

Directions are available from Google Maps by typing in Z-arts as your destination and your location as your journey origin.

Head to the trainline website to find timings.

Metrolink

Metrolink is Greater Manchester’s tram network. Trams run on a frequent basis so there is no need to worry about a timetable, just show up to your nearest stop and your next tram won’t be far away. Please be sure to purchase a ticket before boarding however, as tickets are not available on the trams themselves.

Our nearest Metrolink stations are Deansgate (23 mins walk) or Trafford Bar (22 mins walk).

For more information please visit www.metrolink.co.uk

Driving

Close to M60 for all motorway routes. There is ample street parking around Z-arts, with Pay and Display parking enforcements. For the Satellite Navigation, our postcode is M15 5ZA.

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