Visit Us in Sale Library

Cosgrove Hall Films’ internationally acclaimed animation collection is now on permanent display in a new, purpose-built space which opened on Friday 16 January 2026 in Sale Library. This is located in the corner of Waterside Plaza next door to Waterside Arts

VISITOR INFO

• The space is wheelchair accessible

• There are 3 Entrances to Sale Library: Main Waterside Plaza Entrance, Second entrance is on Tatton Road, third back entrance is Tatton Place.

• There is a Visitor Map in the Atrium of the Library and alternate Library Entrances.

• Follow Danger Mouse signage and signs for the Children’s Library towards the back of the library.

• The Exhibition is at the far left hand corner of the Library, through the Children’s Library (if you enter via Waterside Plaza)

• Gift Shop and Sup Cafe are located at Waterside Arts, next door to Sale Library: Eat, Drink & Shop | Visit | Waterside *

  *Waterside Arts Cafe is closed 3rd August 2026 - 16th August 2026

• Library Address: Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF.

• Library has Toilet for disabled users

• Library has Baby changing facilities

• Visual Map located at the bottom of this page

Some puppets and artworks are particularly fragile and can’t go on permanent display. As a result, not everything in the archive is on permanent display, if you’re unsure and are planning on making a specific visit to see something, please check before visiting by contacting us via the form here.

TRANSPORT

Closest tram stop is Sale Metrolink. To get to Sale Library from the Sale Metrolink stop, you'll take a short walk along Tatton Road towards Waterside Plaza located facing the canal.

Tram Line: You'll be on the Altrincham line.

Walk Time: It's a very quick walk, generally just a couple of minutes. 

Directions from Sale Metrolink Stop to Sale Library:

1. Exit the Tram: Get off at the Sale tram stop.

2. Make your way up the steps or step free via the car park: Cross the road and walk a few yards in the direction of the town centre. Waterside Plaza is located on your right hand side adjacent to the canal.

3. Sale Library is situated in the corner of Waterside Plaza, a short stroll from the Metrolink station. If you walk down the plaza with the canal on your right hand side you will see Sale Library on your left as you approach the bottom of the plaza.

Between 19th October 2026 - 1st November 2026 there are some planned improvements on the tramline between Manchester and Altrincham. No trams will operate on the Eccles, Trafford Centre and Altrincham lines. Please use alternate routes such as the 41 bus service or tram replacement buses to get to Sale.

Tram improvement works and disruptions | Bee Network | Powered by TfGM

To travel by bus from Sale to Manchester, you can use the following bus routes:

• Route 41: This bus connects Sale to North Manchester General Hospital, with multiple stops in between, including key areas in Manchester.

• Route 263: This route also connects Sale to Manchester, with major stops including Piccadilly Gardens and Altrincham.

  For specific schedules and ticket prices, you can check the Bee Network.

There are some picturesque walking routes along the Bridgewater Canal South from the City Centre and North from Altrincham. Find out more about walking routes around Sale Town Centre via the Bee Network.

Car Parking: Q-Park multi-storey car park is within easy 2- 5 min walking distance. This is located on Broad Road. Exit M60 exit junction 7 and follow postcode M33 2AE for Q-Park: Manchester Waterside Parking | Manchester Car Parks | Q-Park

VISUAL MAP

This project has been made possible by the Library Improvement Fund: