Plan your journey before travelling and allow extra time during busy periods. Follow event signage and steward instructions when arriving at and leaving the parks.
Maps for each venue show key entrances, visitor routes and event facilities to help you get to the event site safely and easily.
Heaton Park
Arriving on foot
Use one of the following entrances:
- Gate 6, Sheepfoot Lane (M25 0BP)
- Once inside the park, turn left after entering the park.
- Follow the illuminated route to the event site.
- Gate 13, Bury Old Road
- Opposite Heaton Park Metrolink stop.
- Enter the park abd follow the main path straight ahead.
- At the fork, take the right-hand path and continue to the event site.
Arriving by car
If you are using an event car park, enter via:
- Gate 6, Sheepfoot Lane (M25 0BP)
- Turn left after entering the park and follow the illuminated route.
- Gate 1, St Margaret's Road (M25 2SW)
- Enter the park and walk down the hill towards the lake
- Follow the illuminated route to the event site.
Platt Fields Park
You can enter the park via the gates on:
- Wilmslow Road
- Mabfield Road
- Hart Road
- Yew Tree Road
- Platt Lane
Once inside the park, simply follow the illuminated paths to the event site.
Wythenshawe Park
You can enter the park from:
- Wythenshawe Road
- Use the entrance opposite Rackhouse Road.
- Altrincham Road
- Use the entrance opposite Hall Lane.
- Moor Road
- Access the park via Bideford Drive.
Once inside the park, follow the illuminated routes to the event site.
Getting to the events
We recommend using public transport where possible.
For travel information and directions, visit:
You can also visit Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to plan your journey.