Parking Near Manchester Aquatics Centre, Deansgate
Where Can I Park for Manchester Aquatics Centre?
The Aquatics Car Park, also known as Car Park B, is at 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS. Public parking is on levels 1 to 6, with APCOA tariffs of £4, up to £10, or £14.50 for up to 24 hours. Day parking runs from 06:00 to midnight, and pre-booking can provide a confirmed place.
- Address
- 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Space in Manchester - Book Online Now!, 140 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Manchester Mayfield railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near Deansgate
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Aquatics Centre Car Park for Manchester Visits
The venue’s Aquatics Car Park, also known as Car Park B, is at 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS. Public parking is on levels 1 to 6, while levels 7 to 14 are reserved for staff and permit parking (The University of Manchester). The multi-storey has 55 designated parking bays (AccessAble).
APCOA lists parking from £4, up to £10, and £14.50 for up to 24 hours, with pre-booking available (APCOA). Day parking is open from 06:00 to midnight daily and costs £14.50 through APCOA Prebook (APCOA Prebook). Booking ahead is particularly useful for a session or event when you want a confirmed place rather than relying on spaces being available on arrival.
Booth Street East Restrictions and Event-Day Enforcement
Access to the venue is from Booth Street East, where the address places the entrance in Manchester near Deansgate. The University of Manchester identifies the Aquatics Car Park as Car Park B and confirms that public parking is restricted to levels 1 to 6, with staff and permit parking on levels 7 to 14 (The University of Manchester).
Parking payment remains required in the APCOA day-parking facility, including during its 06:00 to midnight operating period (APCOA Prebook). The car park has clearly presented parking signs, and payment machines are located on levels 1 and 7 (AccessAble). These details matter on busy event days, when using the signed public levels avoids entering permit-controlled areas.
Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of MAC
Parksy lists a secure garage space in Manchester, 140 yd from MAC, at £14.50 a day. A secure underground parking space in central Manchester is 309 yd away and costs £90 a month. The close distances make both practical for a full visit, with the garage space offering the shorter walk after a show or match.
Four hourly or daily spaces are also listed nearby: parking at MacDonald Hotel Manchester is 0.2 mi away at £1.40 an hour; a space on Mancroft Walk is 0.2 mi away at £2.15 an hour; parking at Imperial Hotel, Manchester M13, is 0.2 mi away at £4 a day; and a space on Haymans Walk, Manchester CBD, is 0.3 mi away at £4.20 a day. The 0.2 mi options suit shorter sessions, while the 0.3 mi walk leaves a little more distance after an evening event.
Car Parks and Other Manchester Parking Alternatives
The University of Manchester’s Aquatics Car Park is the named alternative to street parking for visitors using the venue, with public levels 1 to 6 operated by APCOA (The University of Manchester). APCOA’s published tariff is £4, up to £10, or £14.50 for up to 24 hours (APCOA).
For drivers comparing options beyond the venue car park, Parksy shows a secure garage space 140 yd away at £14.50 a day and a secure underground space 309 yd away at £90 a month. The named venue car park and these nearby bookable spaces provide alternatives without relying on an unreserved roadside space.
Walking From Manchester Mayfield and Piccadilly to MAC
Manchester Mayfield railway station is the nearest station, 0.5 mi from Manchester Aquatics Centre and an 11 min walk. Manchester Piccadilly station is approximately an 11 min walk away, making rail a practical choice for visitors who would rather avoid driving into central Manchester.
Ardwick railway station is approximately a 19 min walk from the venue. From any of these stations, the final approach is on foot to 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS. The 11 min station walks are especially convenient for an evening session, while the 19 min Ardwick route is better suited to visitors planning extra time around their arrival.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Manchester Aquatics Centre?
The Aquatics Car Park, also known as Car Park B, is at 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS. Public parking is on levels 1 to 6, with APCOA tariffs of £4, up to £10, or £14.50 for up to 24 hours. Day parking runs from 06:00 to midnight, and pre-booking can provide a confirmed place.
How Much Does Aquatics Car Park Cost?
APCOA lists parking at £4, up to £10, and £14.50 for up to 24 hours. Day parking through APCOA Prebook costs £14.50 and is open from 06:00 to midnight daily. Payment remains required during the operating period, including when visiting for a session or event.
Which Levels Can the Public Use at Aquatics Car Park?
Public parking is restricted to levels 1 to 6. Levels 7 to 14 are reserved for staff and permit parking. The car park has clearly presented parking signs, and payment machines are located on levels 1 and 7, so follow the signs to the public levels when parking.
What Nearby Bookable Parking Is Available?
Parksy lists a secure garage space 140 yd from the venue at £14.50 a day, plus a secure underground parking space 309 yd away at £90 a month. Other nearby options include MacDonald Hotel Manchester and Mancroft Walk at 0.2 mi, and Haymans Walk at 0.3 mi.
Are There Cheaper Nearby Parking Options for Shorter Visits?
Nearby Parksy spaces include MacDonald Hotel Manchester at £1.40 an hour, Mancroft Walk at £2.15 an hour, and Imperial Hotel, Manchester M13, at £4 a day, all 0.2 mi away. Haymans Walk is 0.3 mi away at £4.20 a day, leaving a little more distance after an event.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Driving?
Manchester Mayfield railway station is 0.5 mi away and an 11 min walk. Manchester Piccadilly station is approximately an 11 min walk away, while Ardwick railway station is approximately a 19 min walk from the venue. The final approach from each station is on foot to 2 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS.
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