Manchester Local Information
Welcome to Manchester! To make your visit as enjoyable as possible, we have produced a booklet containing everything you will need to know about Manchester while you are here. We hope you enjoy your stay! Contents 3 Map of Manchester City Centre 4-6 Transport in Manchester 7 Local Co-ops 8 Accomodation 9 Shops 10-11 Places to Eat and Drink 2
Map of Manchester City Centre 3
Transport in Manchester Travelling from the airport: Taxi Private Hire & Black Cabs Both private hire vehicles and black cabs have pick-up points directly outside all three terminals at Manchester Airport. Arrow Cars is the Official Taxi Private Hire Company for Manchester Airport. Providing a professional and reliable service ensuring your journey is stress-free and hassle-free. Booking desks are located immediately outside arrivals at all terminals. Black cab taxis are available from all airport terminals for ease of travel either to or from the airport. A published tariff of maximum fares is displayed at taxi ranks, and your driver will advise you of the fare (which is negotiable) before beginning the journey Uber is available in Manchester for those who use the app. Trains Train services run frequently seven days a week through national train operators TransPennine Express and Northern Rail. Trains run every 10 minutes. (Approx 25 minute journey time, price approx 5) Bus There is a shuttle bus service that operates between Manchester airport and the city cente (approx 25 minutes, prices range from 5-9) Alternatively there is a bus service that operates between the airport and the city, the 43 bus (approx 45 minutes, price approx 3) Click on the link and go to > Ways to Travel > Bus > iin the search box to see the timetable: https://www.tfgm.com Metrolink Located in 'The Station', trams run every 12 minutes at all times and offers connections throughout the Greater Manchester area. More details about the metrolink services are on the following page. Cheap train travel is available from Manchester Airport's transport hub 'The Station. 4
You are able to travel directly from Manchester Airport to Manchester city centre. The number 6 line goes between Manchester Airport-Victoria Station. Victoria Station is in Manchester city centre and very close to the Co-operative quarter (page 3). If you buy a ticket that says city zone on it, you will be able to travel on any tram within the city later that day. If you buy a train ticket that says Manchester Stations, you are also able to travel on any city zone metrolink services. 5
Parking If you will be driving during your visit, there are two car parks very close to the co-operative quarter. Manchester Printworks Manchester Transport Interchan, Site B, Shudehill, Manchester, M4 2AF Prices: 1 hour 3.50 1 to 2 hours 6.50 2 to 3 hours 9.50 3 to 4 hours 11.50 4 to 5 hours 14.00 5 to 24 hours 20.00 Earlybird 5.00 Car Park features 24hr Contact Centre Car Park Award Disabled Parking Award Lifts Gateway accepted Season Tickets available Cards acceptedif you are driving whilst in Manchester, there are two car parks near to the Co-operatove Quarter. Season Tickets from as little as 4.16 per day. Manchester Victoria Long Mill Gate Manchester Greater Manchester M3 1NX Car Park features Disabled Space Prices: Up to 1 hour 2.00 Up to 2 hours 4.00 Up to 6 hours 5.00 Up to 10 hours 6.00 Up to 24 hours 10.00 6
Local Co-ops In addition to the Co-operative Group and the co-operative organisations at Holyoake House, Manchester city centre has a number of co-operatives. Below is a list of just some of them: Redeye Gallery is a photography network that deliver a varied programme of talks, workshops, CPD, network events and symposiums as well as working on projects with partners. http://www.redeye.org.uk/ Manchester Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative serving people who live or work in Manchester, Tameside, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury and the High Peak. http://www.manchestercreditunion.co.uk/ The Social Science Centre offers opportunities to engage in a co-operative experience of higher education. https://www.sscmanchester.wordpress.com/ Amber Personal Management is an Actors Agency representing a select list of actors within Film, Television, Theatre, Radio and Voiceover. http://www.amberltd.co.uk/ Future Artists is a community co-operative for creative industries, specialise in Live events and education. http://www.futureartists.co.uk/ Greater Manchester Community Renewables (GMCR) is a community benefit society run by volunteers to install community owned renewable energy across Greater Manchester. http://www.gmcr.org.uk/ URBED is a urban design and sustainability consultancy. http://www.urbed.coop/ 7
Accomodation The following hotels are about a 5 minute walk to the Co-operative College: The Park Inn by Radisson www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-manchester Crowne Plaza (Search for Manchester, England - Manchester City Centre) https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/reservation The Premier Suites - units with kitchens - www.premiersuitesmanchester.eu/ Holiday Inn Express (There are numerous in the city) https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/reservation Staycity Aparthotels https://www.staycity.com/manchester/?gclid=cj0kcqjwoztnbrcwari- saomzhmf8r3efcns-re1ak10ueq0dkkfhy3_912kyijpyzaaoyw- S5Hs5e6_4aAnZ7EALw_wcB If you are looking for a less expensive option these options are 10 15 minutes walk: Travelodge Ancoats 8
Shops There are plenty of pharmacies and food shops in the city centre. Below there is a list of what they are and where you can find them: Pharmacies: Boots A pharmacy led health and beauty retailer. You will find over-thecounter medicines, toiletries and beauty supplies here. There is also a walk-in health centre in the Boots on Market Street. There are a number of Boots stores in the city centre, including: Manchester Arndale Centre (Entrance on Market Street and Cross Street) Piccadilly Gardens Piccadilly Train Station Superdrug Also a health and beauty retailer. You will find their stores in the following locations: Manchester Arndale ground floor, entrance inside the centre Piccadilly Gardens Food retailers: Co-operative Food Corporation Street (1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M4 4BE in the Co-operative Quarter, next to the site of the original Co-operative Group HQ!) High Street (38 High Street, Manchester, M4 1QB) Spinningfields (18-22 Bridge Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3BZ) Piccadilly (Piccadilly Approach, Manchester, M1 2GH) Aldi Manchester Arndale, entrance on Market Street. Tesco Market Street Sainsbury s Picccadilly Station Oxford Road (oppositite the train station) Deansgate 9
Places to Eat and Drink Manchester is full of great restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs. There are a large number of independently owned establishments in Manchester s Northern Quarter (which is right next to the Co-operative Quarter). If you want to browse some of the most popular places, follow these links: Visit Manchester https://www.visitmanchester.com/food-and-drink Creative Tourist https://www.creativetourist.com/manchester/food-and-drink/ Northern Quarter Manchester http://northernquartermanchester.com/category/eats/places-to-eat/ The Culture Trip https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/ the-10-best-restaurants-in-manchesters-northern-quarter/ 10
Corn Exchange There are also a number of chain restaurants in the Corn Exchange, which is right next to the Co-operative Quarter. These include: Alston Bar & Beef Banyan Kitchen and Bar Cabana: Rio Street Food The Cosy Club Gino D Acampo Mowgli Pho Pizza Express Salvi s Tampopo Vapiano Wahaca Zizzi https://cornexchangemanchester.co.uk/ Mackie Mayor Mackie Mayor is a short walk away from the Co-operative Quarter. It is an 1858 Grade II listed market building that now operates as a food hall. There is a wide range of food stalls and bars to choose from. http://www.mackiemayor.co.uk/ 11