Business North West Venue Information, Directions to the Manchester B2B Exhibition

Venue Info

Directions

By road

Manchester is at the heart of the Northwest’s motorway network with easy access from north, south, east and west onto the M60, the city’s orbital motorway.

Once on the M60 exit at Junction 12 and join the M602 signposted towards the city centre. Follow the A57 straight on from the end of the M602 passing under a railway bridge before taking the left hand exit to merge onto the A56 Bridgewater Way.

Turn right onto Whitworth Street West at Deansgate station and then turn left onto Albion Street. The entrance to the Manchester Central Car Park is through the next set of traffic lights on the left, opposite The Bridgewater Hall.

Parking at Manchester Central

Situated right in the centre of town, parking couldn’t be easier at Manchester Central.

Manchester Central has a large car park directly beneath the venue, providing easy access to the venue for all visitors. Managed by NCP, the car park is open and manned 24 hours a day with a full CCTV system. It offers 720 spaces with 18 dedicated disabled parking bays. Payment machines are located near all pedestrian exits, which take cash and credit cards.

A smaller NCP car park with 200 spaces is positioned on the upper level at the rear of Central Hall. Again CCTV is in operation and payment is possible by cash and credit card.

Several other parking facilities are available within a short walk of the venue, including 1,300 covered and secure parking spaces at Great Northern on Watson street.

By rail

Manchester has direct rail connections to all major UK cities – London is just over 2 hours away by train. Services come into the city at either Piccadilly or Victoria stations, both of which connect to the city’s Metrolink light rail system, which provides easy access to all parts of the city centre. Take the Metrolink from either station (in the Altrincham or Eccles direction) and alight at St Peter’s Square, which is within 5 minutes walk of Manchester Central. You can also take advantage of the free Metroshuttle bus that travels between the two stations, across the city centre.

Useful links:
www.thetrainline.com
www.virgintrains.co.uk
www.metrolink.co.uk

By air

Manchester airport is one of the major international air traffic hubs and has frequent scheduled flights to the majority of key UK, European and international destinations. It is 9 miles (14.4km) outside the city centre, taking approximately 25 minutes by taxi. There is a direct express rail service to the city centre every half hour that takes approximately 20 minutes.

Useful links:
www.manchesterairport.co.uk

About Manchester Central

Manchester Central is in the heart of Manchester city centre in the Northwest of England.

Ideally located in the centre of the UK, the city is served by strong road, rail and air links, making it an easily accessible location for all visitors.

Where to Stay

Manchester Central’s ideal location gives you a wide range of accommodation choices.

With over 2500 hotel bedrooms within a 5-minute walk and another 6,000 available within the wider city centre, you can easily find a place to stay that meets your personal preference and your budget.

The following hotels are situated in the immediate vicinity of Manchester Central, offering the ultimate in convenience.

City Inn Manchester

One Piccadilly Place
1 Auburn Street
Manchester M1 3DG
T: +44 (0)161 242 1000
manchester.reservations@cityinn.com

The most exciting 4/5 star premium hotel to open in Manchester. Opened for business on 31st May 2007

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Manchester Ariport
Ringway Road
Manchester, M90 3NS

Nearing the completion of a £4 million refurb the hotel now features new Club rooms and Club lounge.

Radisson Edwardian

5-star luxury in one of Manchester’s historic buildings, the original Free Trade Hall

Hilton Manchester

A bedroom in the clouds in Manchester’s tallest building

The Midland

The lavishly refurbished landmark hotel where Mr Rolls met Mr Royce

Premier Lodge
Manchester Central

A great value accommodation option

For full information on Manchester’s wide range of accommodation options, go to www.visitmanchester.com.

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