Directions to Welfare Rights Conference Manchester 2025

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 (Manchester)

Venue: The Studio Manchester, The Hive, 51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN

By Foot

Walking from Piccadilly Station - 10 minutes

Turn right on leaving Piccadilly Station via the ‘Piccadilly’ exit, walking down the ramp towards the City Centre and Piccadilly Gardens. Follow the path until you see the Tesco Express on your left hand side. Cross over Newton Street and take the next turning on the right into Lever Street. Continue along Lever Street, crossing Back Piccadilly, Dale Street, Stevenson Square and Faraday Street. The Studio is located on your left at 51 The Hive. 

Walking from Church Street car park – 3 minutes

To walk to The Studio from this car park, leave via the Tib Street exit. Turn left and cross into Hilton Street and then follow Hilton Street which crosses Oldham Street, then Spear Street becoming Stevenson Square. At Stevenson Square, turn left onto Lever Street. The Studio at The Hive is located on your left opposite Griffin House. The entrance is at number 51 The Hive (the third entrance on the left). 

By Train

There are two main line stations within walking distance of The Studio, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. You can find train times and fares on the national rail website.

By Tram

The closest tram stop to the venue is Piccadilly Gardens.

By Car

From the Inner Ring Road (Great Ancoats Street) turn into Newton Street. Take the 5th right onto Hilton Street which becomes Stevenson Square. Turn right onto Lever Street. The Studio is located on your left after approximately 50 metres. The venue entrance is at number 51 The Hive (3rd entrance on the left).

Parking

The nearest car park is Church Street Car Park. The postcode for this is M4 1LX. There is no onsite parking at the venue.

If you would like more parking options you can check the NCP website.

If you get lost on the day, please give the team a call on 0161 237 1201 and we will be more than happy to help.