Saturday 31 October 2026

Conference venue

Plan your visit to the North West Regional Conference.

Where to find us

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

55 Portland St,
Manchester,
M1 3HP

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Getting here

Bus, tram and train

Public transport

Train

Manchester Piccadilly is about an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel's directions describe the walk via Piccadilly Place and Portland Street.

Hotel walking directions

Tram or local bus

Piccadilly Gardens is about a 6-minute walk from the hotel. Check the Bee Network before travelling, especially if your journey uses a tram line affected by the planned works.

Bee Network travel updates

Free city-centre bus

Bee Network free buses 1 and 2 run through Portland Street from Manchester Piccadilly. Both are wheelchair accessible; check the route map for the best stop.

Free bus routes and times

Approach roads

Driving

Use live directions to your chosen car park for the final city-centre streets.

From the south or Manchester AirportThe usual approach is via the M56 and A5103 (Princess Parkway) towards the city centre.
From the westThe usual approach is via the M602, continuing towards the city centre on the A57 and A57(M).

Nearby parking

Compare parking options

The hotel has no on-site parking. These are published drive-up tariffs for a conference-length stay; the lowest rate can vary with duration and booking method.

Closest to the hotel
Apex Parking, Chorlton Street
Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FY
About a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
£10 per 24 hours
Open 24 hours. Vehicle height limit: 1.93 m.
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Lower published day rate
APCOA Sheffield Street
9 Sheffield Street, Manchester M1 2ND
Near Piccadilly station; allow a longer walk to the hotel.
£9.60 for up to 24 hours
Open 24 hours. The operator also lists £6.90 for up to 8 hours.
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Nearby alternative
APCOA Bloom Street
Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY
Close to the hotel on the Sackville Street side.
£15.80 for up to 24 hours
Open 24 hours. The operator lists 64 spaces.
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Prices checked 12 October 2026. Confirm availability and the current tariff with the operator before travelling.

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