ACCESS TO HALL
Strict marshalling and access systems will be in force (see General Information ‘traffic procedures’).
AIRPORTS
Manchester International Airport: 0161 489 3000
BANKS
HSBC Bank plc 29 Princess Street, Manchester Tel: 0845 7404404
Royal Bank of Scotland 38 Mosley Street, Manchester Tel: 0161 236 8585
NatWest Bank 17 Marble Street, Manchester Tel: 0845 3021561
Barclays Bank 51 Mosley Street, Manchester Tel: 08457 555555
Lloyds TSB 12 Mosley Street, Manchester Tel : 0845 3000000
CAR PARKING
Please see the order form in the ‘forms’ section and the map at the end of this section.
(see General Information: ‘parking’)
CATERING FACILITIES
On show open days, there will be licensed catering facilities for the use of exhibitors and visitors throughout the venue. Snack bars will be open during the build-up period.
Exhibitors are strongly recommended to take advantage of the Stand Catering Service by contacting Kudos Hospitality on 0161 834 2700 ext 2223. Orders will be delivered to your stand on a daily basis.
DISABLED FACILITIES
Manchester Central has a limited number of car parking spaces in the Undercroft Car Park with lift access to the foyer. (see General Information: ‘parking’)
FIRST AID
There is a First Aid centre which will be manned during the build-up, open and breakdown periods. It is situated on the right hand side of the main hall and contactable by telephone on 0161 834 2700 ext 2211. In a first aid emergency, where an ambulance is considered necessary, a telephone call should be made directly to First Aid on 0161 834 2700 ( then dial 2 followed by extension 2207) alternatively call security on the same number but extension 2206. Assistance may also be obtained via any member of the Northern Restaurant and Bar Team or the Organisers' Office.
GOODS ENTRANCES
There are a number of goods entrances. Exhibitors/contractors will be advised at which gate to unload their vehicle upon arrival at Manchester Central. (Please see General Information ‘traffic procedures’)
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property should be handed into the security office without delay. Exhibitors and visitors can telephone to enquire about lost property which will be retained for six months on 0161 834 2700.
POST OFFICE
The nearest post office is located in Brazennose Street.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses:
Both Piccadilly and Cannon Street terminals which serve all routes out of the centre are within walking distance.
Trains:
The nearest train station is Deansgate otherwise it is a 10 – 15min. walk to either Victoria or Piccadilly train stations.
National train enquiries: 08457 484950
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Enquiries: 0161 228 7811 or visit: www.gmpte.com
VENUE ADDRESS
Northern Restaurant and Bar 2009
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Petersfield
Manchester
M2 3GX
Telephone: 0161 834 2700
www.manchestercentral.co.uk
Directions to Manchester Central, Manchester
If using Sat Nav please use this postcode M2 3GX to get to the venue
(no parking at Manchester Central)
M6 ( From South )
Take junction 19 off the M6, just beyond Knutsford Services. From M6 pick up M56 ( for Manchester Airport ). Leave M56 at Junction 3 onto the A5103 ( Princess Parkway ) that will take you straight into the City Centre of Manchester and then you will pickup signs for Manchester Central Convention Complex.
M6 ( From North )
Continue along M6 and take junction 21a onto M62, through Eccles, to the end of the M602 ( Regent Road Roundabout, Salford ).
Follow City Centre signs along Regent Road and turn left onto Water Street, then right onto Liverpool Road. Go across Deansgate to access Manchester Central.
OR ( Via M61 )
Take junction 30 ( just south of Preston ) onto M61.
Follow M61 until it becomes M62 at Swinton. Take junction 14a off M62 onto the A580 ( East Lancashire Road ). Follow A580 through Salford ( A6 ) into Manchester. Turn right onto Trinity Way, which then becomes Quay Street. Continue along Quay Street, straight across Deansgate onto Peter Street. Take the first right from Peter Street onto Watson Street for Manchester Central.
M62 ( From Liverpool )
Follow M62 to the end ( Regent Road Roundabout, Salford ). Follow City Centre signs along Regent Road. Turn left onto Water Street, then right onto Liverpool Road. Go across Deansgate to access Manchester Central.
M62 ( From Yorkshire )
Take junction 17 off M62 onto A56 ( Bury New Road ).
Follow A56 into Manchester. Turn right onto Trinity Way, which then becomes Quay Street. Continue along Quay Street, straight across Deansgate onto Peter Street. Take the first right from Peters Street onto Watson Street for Manchester Central.
A55 ( North Wales )
Follow A55, pick up A550 at Queensferry. Take the A5117 and continue along the A5117 until it becomes the start of M56.
Follow the M56, past Manchester Airport, then take junction 3 onto the A5103 ( Princess Parkway ). Follow the A5103 and it takes you straight into Manchester City Centre and pick up signage for Manchester Central Convention Complex.
From Trafford Centre
Leave at Festival Village exit. Follow signs for M60. Turn right after Asda onto Ash Burton Road
( B5214 ). Follow that all way to A56. Follow signs for Manchester City Centre and you will pick up signs for Manchester Central Convention Complex.
Visit the Manchester Central Website for more information.
