Festival · Venue and Travel

Venue and travel

The venue is confirmed each year. Directions, parking, public transport, access and accommodation are published here as soon as it is booked.

Venue
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Getting here

Travel and parking

By car. Use postcode M14 6LA for Platt Fields Park. The park is on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield, south of Manchester city centre.
Parking. Visitor parking is accessed via Platt Lane. Spaces are limited, so please use public transport where possible and follow all event-day signs and steward directions.
By train. Arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Oxford Road, then continue by bus along the Oxford Road / Wilmslow Road corridor.
By bus or tram. Regular services 42, 43, 142 and 143 stop close to the park on Wilmslow Road; journeys from the city centre typically take 10–15 minutes. St Werburgh's Road is the nearest Metrolink stop, around a 20–25 minute walk away.
On arrival

Access and accommodation

Accessibility. Step free routes, accessible toilets and seating are set out with the venue details.
Families. Children's area, buggy access and quiet space are marked on the site plan.
Accommodation. Nearby hotels and guest houses are listed for guests travelling from outside Manchester.
Weather. The festival goes ahead in light rain. Bring a coat and comfortable shoes for grass.