Manchester Central
Manchester Central is one of the UK's leading conference and exhibition venues, housed in a magnificent Victorian railway station in the heart of Manchester city centre.
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| Date | Event | Hall |
|---|---|---|
| October 18–20, 2026 | BAUN Conference 2026 | |
| October 24–25, 2026 | The National Wedding Show | |
| November 19–22, 2026 | Manchester Art Fair 2026 |
Manchester Central Location
Windmill Street, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Getting there / Parking / Directions / Transportation
By Rail: Manchester Piccadilly (20 min walk or 5 min by taxi) or Oxford Road station (5 min walk). Direct connections from most major UK cities. London ~2h 9m, Birmingham ~1h 30m, Newcastle ~2h 37m, Edinburgh ~3h 34m.
By Tram (Metrolink): St Peter's Square stop (few minutes walk) or Deansgate-Castlefield stop (short walk). Trams run every few minutes. Routes and info: tfgm.com.
By Bus: Free Bus services link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses. Free Bus info.
By Car: Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. M60 orbital motorway provides access from all directions. Postcode for sat nav: M2 3GX. NCP car park directly below the venue, open 24 hours: book parking.
By Taxi: Dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue. Black cabs available at Manchester Airport, Piccadilly and Victoria stations.
By Air: Manchester Airport is 9 miles (14.5 km) from the city centre, ~25 min by taxi or ~20 min by half-hourly express rail service. Serves 200+ destinations worldwide.