manchester question pls

~daisy~_2

going to manchester tomorrow for peter kay - thx to a poster on this forum
however never been before - now have hubbie in a wheelchair
staying at travelodge central - google maps says its half a mile from the train station - is this accurate ? bearing in mind i will be pulling a suitcase and pushing a chair - or should i just grab a cab ?

just dont want to take a cab and realise after its completely walkable ?

also how far is the trafford centre from this area ? many thanks

coxy07

It depends which station you are arriving at. Piccadilly is worth a cab, Victoria is walkable. There is also a free bus (which will take a wheelchair) from Piccadilly which will put you off outside M&S which is very close to the Travelodge.The Trafford Centre is quite a long way from the City centre.

~daisy~_2

hi sorry yes it is piccadilly - just confused as as i say the maps say just half a mile ??

C_Mababejive

Picadilly to your hotel is a bit of a run. I would suggest that in your circs,it isnt a walk although it is gently downhill most of the way. Probably best to get a cab?

When you exit piccadilly ,you will see a nice big taxi rank full of black cabs.

I beleive there is a bus service to the trafford centre either 100 or 110 from Shudehill interchange. Not sure if it passes the hotel or stops there? Check with reception.

http://www.traffordcentre.co.uk/gettinghere/busandtrain/

curlygirl1971

Enjoy your time in Manchester

The Trafford Centre is on the far outskirts of the City Centre - certainly not walkable and no train/metro. I don't use Public Transport much but the impression I get is that the TC is difficult to get to without your own car. There will be a bus - and there are a lot of low level buses in Mcr for wheelchair users - but not sure how practical it would be for you.

The Arndale centre is in the city centre - not as big as the TC and not as many 'designer' shops, but may just suit your needs better?

~daisy~_2

yup think thats going to be for the best actually

any recommendations for restaurants nearby ?

stclair

curlygirl1971 wrote: »

Enjoy your time in Manchester

The Trafford Centre is on the far outskirts of the City Centre - certainly not walkable and no train/metro. I don't use Public Transport much but the impression I get is that the TC is difficult to get to without your own car. There will be a bus - and there are a lot of low level buses in Mcr for wheelchair users - but not sure how practical it would be for you.

The Arndale centre is in the city centre - not as big as the TC and not as many 'designer' shops, but may just suit your needs better?

You can get the 250 bus or the X50 to the trafford centre from piccadilly gardens.

~daisy~_2

thx everyone xx

curlygirl1971

Thanks StClair! My Public Transport knowledge is woeful!

As for restaurants.......despite a life time living in the suburbs of Mcr, no I can't recommend as I usually eat elsewhere except for Chinese. That doesn't mean they are all rubbish though.

There is a china town in the city centre. Plenty of places to eat also on Deansgate ( a long main road). There are the usual chains about such as Bella Pasta, Cafe Rouge, Zizzi's, La Tasca.........Why not have a look on MSE to see if anyone is running any offers / vouchers at the moment?

Anyway at least I've bumped you and perhaps someone else can recommend......

stclair

~daisy~ wrote: »

thx everyone xx

Your welcome and youll need to go past the ticket inspectors to get onto the train platform.

So you can use the lift to get to the MEN Arena

curlygirl1971

Just had a look on Googlemaps as to location of Travel Lodge Central - it's on Blackfriars isn't it? Blackfrairs is at the top of Deansgate so plenty of places to choose to eat from. And yes - definitely get that taxi from Piccadilly!

Have a wonderful time - am jealous!