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Visitor Information

THE VENUE

MANCHESTER CENTRAL

The Manchester Motor Show will be taking place at Manchester Central between 10:00-17:00 (last admission will be at 16:00).

The venue address is:

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX

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+44 (0)161 834 2700 | https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk

DURING YOUR VISIT

Please allow plenty of time to pass through the venue’s security checks. Upon arrival, security will search bags, so please consider the size of any bags you bring.

Please have your QR code ready to be scanned on arrival, which can be found on your event confirmation email.

BY CAR

There are signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield once you have entered the city centre.

If using a satellite navigation system, please follow the postcode M2 3GX.

Parking is available at the below locations on a first come first served basis.

-NCP Manchester Central (Location code: 32050)

The car parks operate with ANPR cameras, before leaving please ensure that you visit the pay stations and use promotional code MMS2026 to receive the special discounted rate, and ensure payment is made when exiting.

Please ensure your car is secured and any valuables removed. Any possessions left in a vehicle are left entirely at the owner’s risk. NCP and its partners are not liable for any theft or damage to your vehicle.

If using the NCP App, before you start your parking session go to the ‘Profile’ tab at the bottom of the screen and find the drop down named ‘Promo Codes’ – please add the code MMS2026 to receive the special discounted rate.

BY RAIL

On arrival into Manchester you can walk from Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria station, take a taxi, catch a Metrolink tram or take the train. The nearest train station to Manchester Central is Oxford Road, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Oxford Road Train Station – 0.4 Miles Google Maps Route

Manchester Victoria Station – 0.8 Miles Google Maps Route

Manchester Piccadilly Station – 0.9 Miles Google Maps Route

Oxford Road Train Station – 0.4 Miles/ 5 minutes drive

Manchester Victoria Station – 2.2 Miles/ 20 minutes drive

Manchester Piccadilly Station – 1 Mile/ 10 minutes drive

Manchester Victoria Station to St Peters Square https://maps.app.goo.gl/h1YURxStRN7B27BHA

Manchester Piccadilly Station to St Peters Square https://maps.app.goo.gl/DvzsfBTST6vgqC2k9

USEFUL INFORMATION & FACILITIES

Wifi is available via the venue public network.

There will be a complimentary cloakroom at the venue located in the main foyer area.

Food and drink will be available throughout the event to include hot & cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Hot food outlets will be available from 10:00 – 16:00. Card payment only.

In addition to the accessible toilets, located in the main event spaces, the venue have recently installed a changing place toilet facility.

Manchester Central operates a strict no smoking policy in the venue and would ask for your full cooperation in ensuring this is complied with. The use of e-cigarettes is prohibited within the venue.

Please use the smoking area which is located on the terrace area to the front of the building.

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking

15 disabled spaces are available at Manchester Central on the Upper Level of the Car Park, with lift access to the venue.

Venue Access

Please use the Central Foyer Entrance to access the venue, here you will find ramp access to the main entrance. The event is located on the ground floor.

Toilet Facilities

Accessible toilet facilities are available in the main event space. These facilities include emergency pull cords. To access the toilets, you will need a Radar Key which can be collected from the concierge desk in Central Foyer.