Parking

Venue postcode for your SatNav – M2 3GX.

There is a 24-hour NCP car park directly below Manchester Central. It has 720 spaces including 18 disabled parking bays and three electric vehicle charging points. There is direct access to Manchester Central by lift, stairs and escalator. Additionally, there is parking nearby the venue for overflow parking.

Alternative parking postcode for your SatNav – M3 4EE.

Both of these use barrierless ANPR parking that accepts pre-booked or on the day payment.

Delegate attendees will receive complimentary parking, valid only at payment kiosks. The code will be available at the Delegate Lounge.

Accommodation

Design in Mental Health is working with accommodation agency Event Express to provide discounted accommodation at hotels close to Manchester Central. There are a variety of options based on budget and location to Manchester Central to select from.

The Event Express service is completely free to use with no hidden charges and no booking or transaction fees, and the friendly reservations team will liaise directly with the hotels on your behalf.

Click here to book your accommodation online via Event Express.

For more information, please contact Event Express direct::
Telephone: (+44) 01905 732737 Email: reservations@eventexpressuk.com

Public Transport

Manchester Central is in the heart of the city and Manchester’s excellent transport links make it easily accessible from all parts of the UK and overseas.

The closest rail stations to the venue are Oxford Road and Deansgate, both a 5 minute walk from the venue.

The venue is a 20 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride across the city from either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria station. You can catch a Metrolink tram from either station to St Peters Square from where it is a 3 minute walk to the venue.

Catering

There is a choice of on-site catering at Manchester Central. The catering points can be found within the Exhibition Hall.

Delegate Passes include a free hot lunch and complimentary tea and coffee during the break periods.