Travel Guide to Band on the Wall

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from any location in the Peak District and navigate towards Manchester. Use the A57 or A624 roads to head towards the city. Once you reach Manchester, follow signs for the city center. Use your GPS to guide you to 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ. There is limited street parking available, so be prepared to find a nearby car park, which may incur a parking fee, typically around £2-£4 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For those using public transportation, you can take a bus from various locations in the Peak District to Manchester. Check local bus services for routes that head to Manchester Piccadilly. Once at Manchester Piccadilly, exit the station and walk to the bus stop at the corner of Piccadilly Gardens. Catch any bus that heads towards the Northern Quarter area. Disembark at the nearest stop to Swan St, which is typically a short walk to 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ. The bus fare will usually be around £2-£3.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you opt for the train, find the nearest train station in the Peak District and take a train to Manchester Piccadilly. After arriving at Piccadilly, exit the station and head towards the bus stop at Piccadilly Gardens. From there, you can take a bus to the Northern Quarter or simply walk to 25 Swan St, which is about a 15-minute walk from the station. Train fares vary depending on your starting point but expect to pay around £5-£10.

• Walking

  If you are already in Manchester and have reached any nearby public transport station (like Manchester Piccadilly), you can walk to Band on the Wall, which is located about 0.7 miles from the station. Head northeast on Ducie St toward London Rd/A6, continue onto Piccadilly Gardens, and walk towards Swan St. The venue will be on your left at 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ. The walk will take approximately 15-20 minutes.