Parking in Manchester Central Convention Complex

Manchester Central Convention Complex, formerly known as Manchester Central and previously and the G-MEX Centre, is a conference and exhibition centre converted from the former Manchester Central Station. It was Manchester’s main music venue between 1982 and 1985. It has since then become the home of the Labour Party Conference and has hosted the Conservative Party Conference and the Liberal Democrats Party conference.

There is a wide variety of parking spaces in Manchester city centre that can be pre-booked making it cheaper and guaranteeing a space, while minimising the time spent looking for on-road parking. The venue is served by its own metrolink station called Manchester Central and is a short walk from St Peter’s Square metrolink. Deansgate railway station is also very close and provides services to Preston, Liverpool and connects to Manchester Piccadilly.

In the local vicinity, one can find a variety of activities, food, drink and hotels. Beetham Tower, housing a Hilton, is next to the venue and features a bar and restaurant called Cloud 23 on the 23rd floor of the tower. Deansgate locks is another polar destination for food and drinks, while the Bridgewater Hall host concerts and events regularly. Manchester Science and Industry Museum, located near Castlefield, is also a popular family attraction. 

Postcode for satnav: M2 3GX

What was Manchester Central Convention Complex previously known as?

The Manchester Central Convention Complex was formerly known as Manchester Central and prior to this was known as the G-Mex Centre.

What does G-Mex stand for?

G-Mex stands for the Greater Manchester Exhibition and Event Centre.

What events take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Manchester Central Convention Complex is a conference and exhibition centre. It was the main music venue in Manchester between 1982 and 1985. It has hosted political conferences for Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.

Does the Manchester Central Convention Complex have its own car park?

There is an NCP car park available directly below Manchester Central Convention Complex, which is open 24 hours a day every day of the year. For more affordable parking consider pre-book a nearby alternative car park in advance. 

Is there on-street parking available around the Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Manchester Central Convention Complex is located in the city centre of Manchester so the streets nearby can be very busy and there are parking restrictions on many of the streets.

What public transport options are available to get to the Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Manchester Central Convention Complex is 20 minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station or just a five-minute journey by taxi. Oxford Road railway station is only five minutes from Manchester Central Convention Complex by foot. There are Metrolink trams offering easy access to the city centre. The nearest Metrolink station is St Peter’s Square.

What is the address of the Manchester Central Convention Complex?

Manchester Central Convention Complex is situated at Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX.