Oxford Road train station is the closest train station to The Refuge, housed within The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. In fact, its so close, as the photo above shows, it's literally across the road from the train station exit.

Manchester Picadilly train station is the main station in Manchester, with most airport trains and national trains running through here, some stopping at Oxford Road before. It's a 10 minute straight walk to The Refuge, or a short taxi ride (est £5).

The closest car park is

York Street Car Park (Euro Car Parks), Pritchard Street, Manchester, M1 7DA - book online here for cheaper advance rates. (Car park location code 68002)

There is also an NCP close by, which is fully enclosed, although a lot more expensive. If using this car park, leave your car fully empty including your glove box - open and visibly empty as there have been instances of break ins in this car park. Book in advance online here or if staying at The Kimpton ask them about their parking deal with the NCP.

Our venue - The Refuge - is the stunning bar & restaurant within Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, so staying here you won't get closer. If you choose to stay here, we'd love to you join us for breakfast together on the morning after the night before - Monday 29th, so choose a breakfast inclusive rate.

There's a wedding room allocation of rooms held back for our guests which you can book by emailing sharon.buckley@ihg.com and asking for the Clinton Clavin Wedding rates.

The rates are fixed until 23rd August for both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th including breakfast and in upgraded rooms.

Whitworth Locke, (also known as the hotel Mark manages) a 2 minute walk from The Refuge, is a 4* stunning aparthotel located within a Grade 2 listed former cotton warehouse, backing onto the canal and the famous gay village.

Book online here and use promo code 'LIVELOCKE' for discounted rates, free early check in at 2pm, late check out at 1pm and obviously priority service when you mention who's wedding you're in town for ;)