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Below you'll find information about how to get to the venue, venue facilities, where you can eat and feed your baby and where you can change your baby easily. You will also find information for our visitors who may need additional assistance.
Parking, ticket information and more can also be found on our frequently asked questions page.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Baby Show with Lidl GB.
Details below and on the Manchester Central Getting there page.
FreeBus
Metroshuttle buses are free and link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses.
Click here for more information on routes.
Metrolink
The nearest Metrolink stop to Manchester Central is St Peter's Square. From there, we’re just a few minutes on foot.
Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly. However, the network is currently being expanded so please do check your route before travelling.
Routes and further information can be found on the Metrolink website.
Taxis
We work with Manchester’s black cab drivers to make sure they know when we're going to be busy.
We have a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick ups and drop offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.
Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.
Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester's M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.
If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX.
Directions
M6 (from south – Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham)
Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M6 (from north – Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle)
Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from west – Liverpool)
At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from east – Leeds, Yorkshire)
At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M56 (from west – North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port)
Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
Information on planning a journey by car can be found at:
There is an NCP (National Car Park) directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day all year round. See the NCP website for parking options, costs and prebooking.
NCP MANCHESTER CENTRAL PARKING
We have a discount code for visitor parking during the event. This will allow discounted parking of 25% off the roll-up tariff. The code will need to be inputted into the Payment machine inside the car park when exiting. The price will be lowered by 25% and payment is by card only.
Code: BABY24 (Valid for on the day payments only, not pre-booking)
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Local Car Parks
NCP Manchester Central - directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day all year round
NCP Manchester Gt Northern Warehouse 1 & 2 - 3/5 min walk
NCP Manchester Oxford Street - 6/8 min walk
NCP Manchester Spinningfields - 15/20 min walk
NCP Salford Stanley Street Manchester - 15/20 min walk
NCP Salford New Bailey - 15/20 min walk
Manchester Bridgewater Hall Car Park - 7/9 min walk
Q-Park First - 9/11 min walk
It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre.
Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.
Travel time by train to Manchester from:
Further information on train services can be found at:
Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities.
From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).
Flights into Manchester per day from:
Information on Manchester Airport can be found at: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
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