Step inside the BBC:
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Tour information
BBC Manchester
BBC Manchester
New Broadcasting House
Oxford Road
Manchester M60 1SJ
Website: BBC Manchester
BBC Manchester is the regional television centre for the North West of England.
The tour of BBC Manchester lasts approximately two hours and gives visitors the opportunity to learn how television and radio programmes are made.
You will also have the chance to visit our Interactive Studio where you can have a go at presenting the weather and star in your very own radio drama!
Please be aware that the tours take place in a working building, so studios cannot always be included in the tour route.
Each tour takes approximately two hours and involves a reasonable amount of walking and standing. Part of the tour does involve stairs. The route is fully accessible, however, and alternatives to the stairs are available for guests. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Each tour can accommodate a maximum of 15 people, but please note that only children over the age of 12 years are permitted when accompanied by an adult. A group tour booked for under 16s must have at least two accompanying adults.
Booking information
- Pre-booking is essential
- Regular tours take place on Wednesdays at 10am and 12.30pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays at 10am, 1pm and 3.30pm
- Each tour takes a maximum of 15 people
- Individuals can book up to five tickets
- A whole tour can be booked out to a charity, community or educational group
- Open to anyone aged 12 years and over. A group tour booked for under-16s must have at least two accompanying adults
- The building is fully accessible, but you must let us know about any access requirements in advance
- You may take photos in the studios as advised by your tour guide, but other working areas are restricted
- Video cameras are not permitted on the tours
Prices
- Adult £5.50
- Concession £5.00
- Child/Student £4.50
- Teacher £4.50
- School £3.75
To book tickets
For group bookings of more than 10 people and bookings for wheelchair users, or people who have any other disability-related needs, please call our booking line so that we can discuss any specific requirements.
- By phone: 0370 901 1227*
- By phone from outside the UK, call: +44 28 9053 5904
- By textphone for hearing-impaired callers: 0370 903 0304*
*Standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in your telecoms provider's call package. Calls from mobiles may be higher. Calls may be recorded for training.
Getting there
- Driving – head for Manchester city centre and then follow the signs to University/Oxford Road. The BBC is on the south side of the city centre, on Oxford Road close to its junction with Charles Street. There is no on-site parking at the BBC, but there are a number of public car parks close by.
- Train – the nearest main station is Manchester Oxford Road. Walk out of the station and turn right on to Oxford Road. BBC Manchester is about 500 metres up on the left. Manchester Piccadilly Station is also nearby, with trains running frequently.
- Tram – the nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square.
- Bus – various buses stop near the BBC on Oxford Road. For bus timetables and routes please go to the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport website.
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