Essential Information

Venue, Date and Opening Times

Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 January 2026

Opening Times
Thurs - Sat: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm


Manchester Central
Windmill St. Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX

Getting to the venue

Manchester Central is an iconic venue in the heart of the city and is easy to reach by train, Metrolink trams or car, with parking available nearby.

More information can be found here on the Manchester Central website

Car Parking

NCP Manchester Central

Get nearly 50% off the roll-up tariff using the code: DEST2026

The code will need to be inputted in to the Payment machine inside the car park when exiting.

The price will be lowered by nearly 50% and payment is by card only.

Maximum height - 1.98m

 

More Car Parks

Search car parking in a 2-mile radius of the venue here

Bridgewater Hall is open and has no height restriction.

 

Food & Drink

If you are feeling a bit peckish or just need a coffee break, there are a variety of food and drink options at Manchester Central, including sandwiches, soups, hot meals, cakes and pastries, plus soft drinks, teas and coffees and much more. 

ASSISTED ACCESS

BOOKING TICKETS WITH ASSISTED ACCESS

If you have a disability that restricts your ability to attend the show on your own, to the extent where a helper is needed, then a carer can be admitted free of charge to assist you.

You can add a Carer ticket to your basket when you purchase an Adult Ticket. Proof of disability will be requested at the point of booking in order to obtain this ticket - please have this available to upload.

Accessibility

As the event organiser, Clarion Events Ltd, and the venue, Manchester Central, will always endeavour to meet your needs and ensure you have a smooth visit to the event. More information about accessibility at Manchester Central.

Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs can be booked by emailing firstaid@manchestercentral.co.uk or by calling 0161 834 2700 ext. 2211

WHERE TO STAY

HOTEL BOOKINGS

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We've officially teamed up with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to give this year’s attendees access to exclusively discounted hotels at selected properties near to the event.  

Save up to 30% and fully flexible rates are available. Due to increasing demand we'd recommend booking soon through the EventBeds™ booking widget here:

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