Manchester arena

Ceasar
Ceasar Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited March 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

hi,

we are thinking of going to a show at the Manchester arena, would anyone be able to advise of a site near by? We have a Swift Bolero Motorhome and would like somewhere that we could catch a train or bus or even walk. Many thanks guys.

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  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,485
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    edited March 2018 #2

    Hi Ceasar. 

    I don't know where you're travelling from or how well you know the area but I'd recommend Burr's Country Park at Bury which has the usual good clean facilities and the added attraction of the East Lancashire Railway track along the perimeter.  It would be a journey by public transport into Manchester.  I can't think of a site nearer to the city centre and certainly not within walking distance.

    The site is about a 20 minute walk into Bury town centre or, if required, a taxi ride, where you'll find good transport links to Manchester City Centre.

    Adjacent to the site is a country park and a public house which serves good food.  Tesco supermarket is also within walking distance.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited March 2018 #3

    I'd not want to walk back from Tesco with any shopping though 😉

  • harryb
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    edited March 2018 #4

    Agree with Burrs CP. Walk into Bury and catch the tram straight into Manchester. Not sure if you would have to change for the arena or not. The fare was around £4 return

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  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited March 2018 #6

    If you don't mind using your own facilities we have used Whitecroft Farm CL at Strines, the station is only 5 minutes walk away and trains go to Manchester. CL has some hard standing and EHU. 

     

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2018 #7

    I agree about Burrs but if I was going to an event in Manchester I think I would take a taxi to Bury and back. That way you don't have to worry about finding bus stops, although it's not far away, and worrying about times. The site will have information  on local taxi firms. If we are just having a general day off site we will use a bus if available but if we have something specific in mind we use a taxi and they are often not as expensive as you imagine they might be.

    David

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited March 2018 #8

    I'd certainly want to take a taxi back from Bury to the site after the event.

  • Ceasar
    Ceasar Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited March 2018 #9

    Hi everyone, 

    many thanks for your replies,think we will try Burrs Site and walk etc. 

    Once again just shows what a great group you all are.

     

  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Forum Participant Posts: 438
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    edited March 2018 #10

    I know Manchester quite well & Burrs Club site is the best option. Get a tram get off at Victoria which is the adjoining building to the Arena . From the Victoria tram stop to the Arena is a 30 second walk literally. Loads of bars & restaurants in Manchester within minutes walk of the Arena. 

  • fatbelly
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    edited March 2018 #11

    This makes good sense, tram back to Bury then taxi to Burrs. But the Arena can hold 20,000 people so you may have to queue for a tram back.

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