Venue
This event will be taking place at two locations: the City of Manchester Stadium and the Congress Centre in London
City of Manchester Stadium
Sportcity,
Manchester,
M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 231 3200
Additional information on this venue can be found here
For more detailed directions and a location map, click here to download a PDF.
By Bus:
Catch either a 216 or 217 from Picadilly Gardens bus station, at Stand C.
By Rail:
Arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and catch the regular bus service to the stadium or take a taxi direct to the City of Manchester Stadium.
By Car:
From South via M56 / Manchester Airport
Follow sign posts for the City Centre on the M56, which becomes the A5103 (Princess Road), turn right into Wilbraham Road (A6010), travel along this until you hit a set of traffic lights, turn left onto Wilmslow Road (A6010). Follow signs for Rusholme / City Centre. Come to a double set of traffic lights, take the right hand lane, at the first set go straight over, the 2nd turn right onto Dickson Road (A6010). Stay on the A6010 which becomes Pottery Lane, over Ashton Old Road. The A6010 becomes the Alan Turing Way and the City of Manchester Stadium is on the left.
From the East, Sheffield (via A57) or Barnsley (via A628)
Follow the M67 and join the M60 at Junction 24, follow round to junction 23, turn off left onto the Ashton New Road (A662). The City of Manchester Stadium can be seen at the next junction with Alan Turing Way (A6010).
From the West, Liverpool (via M62), Bolton (via M61) Join the M60 at junctions 12 and 15 respectively and follow round to junction 23, turn right onto the Ashton New Road (A662). The City of Manchester Stadium can be seen at the next junction with Alan Turing Way (A6010).
From the North
Follow the M60 round to junction 23, turn right onto the Ashton New Road (A662). The City of Manchester Stadium can be seen at the next junction with Alan Turing Way (A6010).
Congress Centre
28 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3LS
Telephone: 020 7467 1318
Fax: 020 7467 1313
E-mail: Congress.Centre@tuc.org.uk
Website: www.congresscentre.co.uk
By Bus
The number 7 bus runs via Great Russell Street from Paddington, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus & Tottenham Court Road. For more information regarding buses call 020 7222 1234.
Underground
The nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road; 3 minutes walk to the Congress Centre and served by the Central & Northern Lines. For information regarding the Underground call 020 7222 1234.
Parking
There are two public car parks close by, in addition to on street metered parking. These are located in Great Russell Street and Museum Street.
London Congestion Charge
If you are travelling by car you will need to pay the London Congestion Charge. The charge is now £8 if you pay by 22:00 on the day of travel. An additional £2 surcharge will apply if you pay from 22:00 until midnight on the day of travel. Full details of how to pay the charge and further information can be found on www.cclondon.com or by telephone to London Transport 0845 900 1234.