GENERAL INFORMATION
EVENT OPENING TIMES
Gates will open at 4.30pm and the event will finish at 11.00pm
DISABLED INFORMATION
When booking tickets please make it clear that you have a disability you are permitted to bring 1 assistor to the event. Platt Fields Park does have some pathways however on the whole the event site is uneven terrain and can be difficult to cross in a wheelchair or mobility unit. If you require assistance at any point please talk to the nearest steward or security guard.
Disabled toilet facilities are available throughout the site. An assisted viewing platform is available at the main stage only, this will have a limited capacity.
There is designated on-site parking for blue badge vehicles, please follow signs.
Please note that strobe lights may be in operation.
BARS & FOOD
You will not be admitted to the event with drinks or food of any description. There are a large number of bars selling a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You must be over 18years of age to purchase alcohol. We will be operating a challenge 21 policy if you look under 21 we may well ask for ID.
There will be over 20 food traders offering a wide range of food including organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
NEIGHBOURS
We are pleased to be able to have this event in Platt Fields Park. We can only do so with the support of the local community, please respect our neighbours by arriving and leaving peacefully and not dropping litter.
DRUGS
It is a condition of entry that you allow to be searched upon entry by GMP or security. Do not bring illegal substances as if caught you will be ejected from the event and reported to GMP.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
No under 16s
Anyone aged between 16 and 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
1 adult can accompany 2 16-18yr olds.
TICKETS
Please only buy your ticket from an approved outlet. All tickets will be scanned upon entry and any forged tickets will not be permitted entry.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in closed spaces. Smoking is not allowed in any of the tented stages or bars.
100 YEARS OF PLATT FIELDS PARK
Please visit the Platt Fields Park website for information on their centenary year.
TRAVELLING TO PLATT FIELDS / DIRECTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING AT THE PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IS LIMITED.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Platt Fields is very well served by public transport. On the east side of the park is Wilmslow Road, said by some to be the busiest bus route in Europe! Many services go from the Piccadilly Garden bus station to parts of Manchester south of the park, and stop by the park. These include the following services:
42 [ MANCHESTER - RUSHOLME - EAST DIDSBURY - STOCKPORT ]
43 [ MANCHESTER - DIDSBURY - WYTHENSHAWE - MANCHESTER AIRPORT ]
44 [ MANCHESTER - GATLEY ]
46 & 47 [ MANCHESTER - RUSHOLME - CHORLTON ]
48 [ MANCHESTER - WITHINGTON - NORTHENDEN ]
140 [ MANCHESTER - RUSHOLME - WEST DIDSBURY ]
141 [ WILBRAHAM ROAD - WILMSLOW ROAD - MANCHESTER ]
142 [ MANCHESTER - UNIVERSITY - EAST DIDSBURY ]
143 [ MANCHESTER - UNIVERSITY - RUSHOLME - WEST DIDSBURY ]
[ We did say there were a lot of buses! ]
On the west side of the park the 111 service stops on Yew Tree Road, on its way from Piccadilly Gardens to Southern Cemetery [ via West Didsbury ] and back again.
If travelling into Manchester by train, you can catch any of these buses from Oxford Road just outside Oxford Road Station, or from Piccadilly Gardens, a short walk from Piccadilly Station.
The excellent Greater Manchester Public Transport [ GMPTE ] website contains a route planner, to find your way from anywhere in Manchester, as well as downloadable timetable leaflets.
Platt Fields Map: Getting There
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