Event Information
Date:
Thursday 10th July 2025
Times:
10:00-15:30 (Last entry 15:00)
Venue:
Manchester Central, Charter Foyer Entrance,
Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX
Situated in the centre of the UK and easy to reach via Manchester’s extensive multi-modal transport network, the Manchester EXPO is the premium opportunity for security professionals across the North to connect and discover with employers.
Transport options and directions to Manchester Central can be found below.
Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre.
Piccadilly Station is a 20 minute walk to Manchester Central or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.
The nearest tram stop to Manchester Central is St Peter's Square.
From there, Manchester Central is just a few minutes on foot.
Deansgate - Castlefield is also a short walk.
Trams run every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next tram will be along shortly.
If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX.
There is an NCP (National Car Park) directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day all year round.
Parking can be booked here:
(Including Disabled Bays)
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/manchester-central/
The Bee Network is a new Greater Manchester initiative that aims to make it easier for people to use public transport across the region.
Currently in the first phase of the initiative, the Bee Network can help you with planning your journey, buying tickets and passes and live travel alerts.
Find out more here:
www.tfgm.com/the-bee-network
You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Shudehill Interchange.
Manchester Central work with black cab drivers to make sure they know when the venue is going to be busy.
There is a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick ups and drop offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.
You will need to be registered to attend, please print or bring your e-ticket on your phone and show this at the EXPO registration desks on arrival along with photographic ID. If you are not registered and do not have photo ID then you will not be permitted entry.
You will not be able to register at the event, registration will close midnight the day before.
All visitors will be required to pass through bag searches.
We therefore ask you to consider keeping bags and possessions to a minimum. Please also consider the size of your bag - we recommend just one small bag or handbag - to minimise the time it takes to search and gain access to the event. When planning your arrival to the venue, we suggest you allow some extra time for security checks.
What is the venues accessibility?
Manchester Central is designed for maximum accessibility The event can be easily accessed via the main entrance.
Entrances are fully ramped and accessible and foyer entrances are sensor-activated.
The venue have lots of room for wheelchairs and have some self-propelled wheelchairs available for use within the venue.
Please go to the registration desks at the event or after the event you can email expo@satosmedia.com