How to find us

IWM North is located in Media City and is easily accessible by public transport or car.

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  • By tram

    IWM North is easily accessible via the tram. Metrolink offers fast, frequent and fully accessible transport to and from Manchester city centre.

    Take either the Eccles line to MediaCityUK and walk across the footbridge to reach the museum.

    Or for a faster route from the city centre, take the intu Trafford Centre line to Imperial War Museum.

  • By train

    Plan your journey to central Manchester train stations and continue by tram.

  • By bicycle

    There are cycle lanes and bicycle access in the Trafford and Salford regions. More information on cycling routes is available from the Transport for Greater Manchester website. 

    There are bicycle racks available to the left of the vehicle entrance to the car park where you are welcome to store your bicycle during your visit.

  • By car or coach

    Leave the M60 at Junction 9 and join Parkway (A5081) towards Trafford Park. At the first island take the third exit onto Village Way; at the next island take the second exit onto Warren Bruce Road. Turn right at the T-junction onto Trafford Wharf Road.

    Alternatively, leave the M602 at Junction 3 and follow the signs.

  • By Bus

    X50 from Piccadilly Gardens to Trafford Centre. This services stops outside IWM North. 

    250 from Piccadilly Gardens to Trafford Centre. This service stops on Wharfside Way, Trafford Park. Alight at Village Circle and walk back to Elevator Road; continue on foot to IWM North on Trafford Wharf Road. 

    50 from East Didsbury via the City Centre and Salford Crescent to MediaCityUK. This service stops on the Salford side of The Quays by The Lowry. We are a short walk across the canal by footbridge.

    For timetable enquiries, call 0161 228 7811. 

  • Parking

    Our car park is open every day, between 7am- 7pm. Secure parking is available for 160 cars, including designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, available on a first-come, first-served basis (regular charges apply).

    Payments must be made upon exit, and can be made by credit or debit card payment only. Payment can be made at our payment machine, by phone, or online via the NCP website Pay Later option after your visit. You need to make your payment within 24 hours after leaving the car park.

    The car parking charges are:

    Up to 1 Hour: £2.50
    Up to 3 Hours: £5.00
    Up to 4 Hours:  £6.00
    Up to 6 Hours: £8.00
    Up to 12 Hours: £12.00
    Up to 24 Hours: £16.00
    Coaches: £15.00 (Flat Rate)

  • Parking terms and conditions

    Vehicles may be left in the car park overnight but cannot be slept in overnight. Access to collect parked cars between 7pm and 7am can be gained through the intercom system.

    There are currently no charging points for electric vehicles.

    Our car park is managed by NCP. Season tickets and coach parking can be purchased at our payment machine or via the NCP website. 

    Please read the Terms and Conditions in the car park. For all parking, PCNs, or assistance queries, please contact NCP on: 0345 050 7080

Location

Exterior photograph of IWM North
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Address

IWM North
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road
Manchester
M17 1TZ

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