The Manchester Aquatics Centre, commonly referred to as MAC, is a publicly accessible aquatic sports facility located to the south of Manchester’s city centre, situated north of the primary buildings of the University of Manchester and in proximity to Manchester Metropolitan University.

Are you heading to Manchester Aquatics Centre for a race? Here’s some information you need!

Information For You

Location

2 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS

Contact

Phone number: 0161 641 6310

Opening Times

Mon – Fri: 05:30 – 22:00

Sat: 06:00 – 18:00

Sun: 09:00 – 18:00

World-Class Facilities

50m Competition Pool

The 50m long course pool can be split into two independent pools. This gives the flexibility of a 23m shallow pool at 1.2m deep, perfect for family or recreational swimming.

50m Training Pool

Home of the GB Para Swim Team. The pool itself is 50m and can be up to 2m deep. When the boom is in use, the pool can be split into two separate spaces. One 25m pool with 2m depth, and a 23m pool with a moveable floor.

25m Diving Pool

3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m platforms, as well as 1m and 3m spring boards.The pool’s depth is controlled by a moveable floor meaning it can be a multipurpose space suitable for Diving, Swimming Lessons, Water Polo and Tom Daley Diving Academy.

Strength Gym, Cardio Gym and Functional Gym

The perfect places to get your heart racing and your blood pumping!

Health Suite

Unwind in the relaxed atmosphere of our sauna and steam room – the perfect place to relax after a swim or workout.

Studio and Group Cycle Studio

Extensive range of fitness classes and group cycle classes.

Interactive Splash Pad

Shallow water paddling pool with interactive water play area.

Perfect for water babies and water confidence building or for sensory play.

Changing Places

Located within our ground floor Village Changing Room.

Changing Places are toilet facilities for children, young people and adults with profound or multiple disabilities.

Fitted with specialist equipment including a hoist and changing bench.

They provide enough space for up to two carers to support the person with a disability to use the Changing Place.

Cafe

Refuel with a range of meals and drinks available at the on-site café.

Selection of hot and cold snacks and a great range of hot and cold drinks.

Parking

Secure Multi-Storey Parking.

There are designated disabled bays in this car park.

Bike storage available.Storage for 10 bikes available.

Disabled Access

Adapted for wheelchairs

Disabled toilets available

Accessible parking

Poolside hoist

Ramp access

Accessible changing

Lift accessible

Poolside Facilities

Travelling To Location

By train, tube & tram: Manchester Oxford Road

Get more directions here.