Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. 20 – 23 October 2011
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Quay House,
Quay Street
,
Spinningfields,
M3 3JE
(Next to the Opera House)


>> By Car

From the M62 (West)

Follow the M62 to Manchester and at Junction 12 join the M602 towards Manchester city centre. At the end of the motorway, continue straight onto the A57 (Regent Road). Turn left onto Water Street (A6143). Remain on Water Street until the junction with Quay Street (Granada TV Centre on the right). At junction with Quay St, go straight across and take next right, NCP Spinningfields is on right.

From the M60

Exit the M60 at Junction 5 (sign posted Manchester A5103). Join the A5103 (Princess Road) and continue towards Manchester city centre. Continue ahead at the roundabout into the city centre under the Mancunian Way. Turn left at the traffic lights onto Whitworth Street West and continue past Deansgate Locks. Turn right onto Deansgate (A56). Turn left onto Quay Street A9A34). Drive past Granada TV and at junction with Water St turn right immediately after the convenience store on corner. Follow road round to right into NCP Spinningfields.

From the M56

Leave the M56 at Junction 3a and join the A5103 Princess Road towards the city centre. At the roundabout underneath the Mancunian Way continue straight across onto Medlock Street (signposted St Peter’s Square). At the traffic lights turn left into Whitworth Street and then turn right onto Deansgate (A56). Turn left onto Quay St. Drive past Opera House and Granada TV. At junction with Water St turn right immediately after the convenience store on corner. Follow road round to right into NCP Spinningfields.

 

>> By Rail

Manchester Piccadilly

Spinningfields is about 15-20 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station which serves the major east coast.

Walking from Piccadilly to Spinningfields:

Exit the station via Station Approach and go straight onto Piccadilly. At the end of Piccadilly turn left onto Portland Street. Continue along Portland Street until the junction with Princess Street and turn right onto Princess Street. Stay on Princess Street and go past the Town Hall until you reach Deansgate. Turn Left onto Deansgate and turn right onto Quay St, where you will find Quay House just past Opera House on your right.

By Bus from Manchester Piccadilly:

The Metroshuttle buses provide a free bus service from Station Approach. Get the Service 3 ‘purple’ bus which leaves every 10 minutes and stops on Hardman Street. Journey time is approximately 15 minutes.

Manchester Victoria

Spinningfields is about a 10 minute walk from Manchester Victoria Train Station which offers frequent access to most major North West destinations.

>> By Air - Manchester Airport

By Taxi from Manchester Airport to Spinningfields:

There are taxi ranks situated directly outside the main entrances of the terminals at Manchester Airport. A taxi to Spinningfields will cost around £20 and the journey time is approximately 25 minutes.

By Rail from Manchester Airport to Spinningfields:

Trains run regularly from the station at the Airport to Manchester Piccadilly rail station. Journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

 

>> Car Parking

All visitors to the GNCCF will receive a 30% discount at NCP Spinningfields, NCP New Bridge St and NCP Stanley St by getting their parking ticket stamped at the Reception desk at the Fair. Can these car parks be marked on the map or put link to www.ncp.co.uk

 

>> Metrolink Tram

The nearest tram link can be found at St Peter’s Square which is an approximate 5 minute walk from Spinningfields.
Walk down St Peter St, in the direction of Deansgate. At crossroads, cross over onto Quay St and Quay House is just past the Opera House on your right.