Venue and accessibility

Accommodation

We want you to get the most from your stay in Manchester during Housing 2025.

Click here to book through our official channel and ensure you use this to get the best rates from our carefully selected HQ hotels. Ocean Media Group has negotiated a number of hotel rooms for this period for Housing 2025 Leadership Symposium attendees and all exhibitors.

From 1 April 2023, a supplementary City Visitor Charge of £1 per room per night will be added to the final accommodation bill on your booking. The Charge will be collected from all accommodation establishments within the Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement District zone. Find out more at manchesterabid.com. 

Leadership Symposium attendees will be sent a code upon registration to reserve the hotel of their choice and exhibitors will be sent a code from the operations team as part of their exhibitor manual. However, these will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Travel

Airport

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). For more information, click here.

Taxis

Manchester Central has 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. For more information, click here.

Trains

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. For more information, click here.

Car parking

There is an NCP (National Car Park) directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day all year round. It has 720 spaces including 18 disabled parking bays and there is direct access to Manchester Central by lift, stairs and escalators.

The height restriction for this Car Park is 1.98m. For more information, click here.

Visas for Visitors

If you are not a British citizen you may need to acquire a visa before your visit. Please allow plenty of time to make an appointment for your visa application before you travel to avoid disappointment. For full details about visa requirements, visit www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa

Welcoming you to Manchester

Take a look at the Welcome to Manchester webpage where you'll find information on how to make the most out of your trip to Manchester in June.

Some highlights for Housing include: 

• Discounts on food, drink and accommodation
• Running routes to help you keep active
• The best yoga spots in Manchester to help you relax
• Green spaces in the city
• Free water bottle refill stations
• 10 ways to be greener when attending an event in Manchester