The Institute of Government and Public Policy is delighted to be hosting this event at The City of Manchester Stadium currently known as the Etihad Stadium, the 7th-largest football stadium in England and tenth-largest in the United Kingdom.

Address

Gate 3, Etihad Campus,

Manchester,

M11 3DL

How to get there 

By Rail
The nearest train station to the Etihad Stadium is Ashburys Rail Station. For further information visit the National Rail website.

Metrolink

The Metrolink tram system is also a great way of accessing the stadium.

Please board the Ashton-Under-Lyne or Etihad Campus routes. The journey takes approximately 8 minutes from Piccadilly Station and then reception is just a short walk from the tram stop.

For more details on this, please visit the Metrolink website: www.metrolink.co.uk.

By Bicycle

There are a number of bike racks around the stadium.

By Car

Car parking is complimentary for customers. Please enter the stadium via the South Stand Reception. Visitors should drive into the Etihad Campus via Gate 7, just off Ashton New Road (A662) and park in the Orange Car Park, when this is full please use the Blue Car Park. View our car parking map here.

Accessible Car Parking

Disabled parking is available on-site in the Blue car park, however, it is limited due to the number already allocated to our seasonal supporters. Please call our Disability Access Officer on +44 (0)161 444 1894 to discuss further.

By Bus

There are bus stops adjacent to the stadium. At the end of the match buses will be lined up on Ashton New Road next to the South Stand heading to Manchester city centre. Further information is available at tfgm.com or via Twitter @OfficialTfGM

Information for first-time visitors can be found here.

For any further information, please contact the IGPP Events Team on [email protected]

Accommodation

Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for The Second Annual Operating Theatres North Show 2024. All rooms are held on an on-line system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link: Hotel booking Link. Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on 15th August 2024, so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room. If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau: [email protected].