Buy Art Fair 2013 - Visitor Information

Location

Buy Art Fair takes place in a large, purpose-built marquee in Hardman Boulevard, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER (Less than 50 yards from the 2012 marquee location)

Hardman Boulevard is in the centre of the financial and business district of the city and is in walking distance of Manchester Picadilly, Victoria and Salford Central stations. The marquee will sit beside the headquarters of RBS, Manchester Magistrates Court, the People's History Museum, and restaurants Bagel Nash, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Japan and Zizzi.

marquee

Opening times

Thursday 26 September 2013	Invitation only preview night	5pm - 9pm
Friday 27 September 2013	Open to the public	11am - 7pm
Saturday 28 September 2013	Open to the public	11am - 6pm
Sunday 29 September 2013	Open to the public	11am - 5pm

Parking

The nearest NCP carparks are Bridge Street, New Bailey Street and Spinningfields. Their locations can be seen here.

Bus, Train Or Tram

Free Bus
The Metroshuttle operates a free bus service throughout Manchester City Centre, routes 1,2 and 3 all pass through the Spinningfields development (Route 1 passes through at peak times - Monday - Friday 7.00am - 9.45am & 4.30pm - 7.10pm with Routes 2 & 3 passing through all day). Each service is very frequent:
No 1 - every 5 mins
No's 2 & 3 - every 10 mins

7am - 7pm Monday to Saturday and No's 1 & 2 every 10 mins 10am - 6pm Sunday.

Download the route map here

Train
The city has two mainline railways stations, Piccadilly and Victoria, which both serve the national rail network. Oxford Road and Salford Central stations are also within walking distance of the fair.

Tram
Metrolink operates a fast frequent service which is fully accessible to all, running 7 days a week, 364 days of the year.

Daily tickets can be bought from ticket machines at all stops, you must be in possession of a valid Metrolink ticket or pass BEFORE travelling.

For the tram timetable see the Metrolink website.

Ticket Information

Free Entry
So we don't dent your art spend entry to Buy Art Fair is Free.

Children
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and children under 2 must be in a pram or pushchair.

Catalogues
Don't forget to pick up a free catalogue at the door which will list all the galleries and artists taking part in the fair.