Zelf Hussain, Rachael Maria Wilkinson and Mark James Tobias Banfield have been appointed as Joint Administrators of National Car Parks Limited to manage its affairs, business and property, and act without personal liability. The Joint Administrators are licensed in the United Kingdom to act as Insolvency Practitioners by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The Joint Administrators are bound by the Insolvency Code of Ethics which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/insolvency-practitioner-code-of-ethics

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The Joint Administrators continue to trade the NCP business, however, following an initial assessment of operations, 22 sites have been identified that are commercially unviable and will be closed from 27 March 2026. The other 318 car parks remain open and there are no further sites identified for closure at this time. The 22 sites identified for closure can be found at pwc.co.uk/ncp.

A link to the website can be found at https://www.pwc.co.uk/ncp for further updates on the Administration.

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Parking in Manchester

Manchester is often considered the UK’s second capital city. Home of world renowned football teams, genre defining music and a healthy dose of self confidence, Manchester is also a treasure trove of historic and cultural attractions.

Visit the Manchester Art gallery to discover a world class collection in part inspired by the city itself. Shop for bargains at the Arndale Centre, or enjoy a night watching touring West End shows or pioneering regional productions at the Palace Theatre. Parking in Manchester city is a breeze too, with more than 30 NCP locations across the city, many of which have pre-bookable spaces so you can beat the crowds and be sure of your spot. With a car park within easy walking distance of most major attractions, NCP Manchester car parks give you convenient, hassle-free and great value parking.

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Points of Interest

Manchester has a thriving live music scene and some of the UK’s best sports venues, as well as great shopping and fabulous attractions for the whole family. Learn more about the city’s sporting heritage at the Football Museum, tickle your tastebuds in China Town, or enjoy a spot of retail therapy at the Arndale Centre. No matter how you choose to spend your time in Manchester, one thing that’s always easy is parking, thanks to a great choice of centrally located car parks right in the heart of the city. Why not go online and pre-book your space for an even better Manchester experience?

For more information on parking for events and attractions in Manchester, see below or visit our attraction parking guide here.

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Nearby car parks

Name Spaces Season Ticket Pre‑book NCP App
Marker for Manchester Store Street Manchester Store Street 406  0 Buy NCP App
Marker for Salford New Bailey Salford New Bailey 620  33 Buy NCP App
Marker for Salford Stanley Street Manchester Salford Stanley Street Manchester 635  20 Buy Pre‑book NCP App
Name Manchester Store Street
Spaces 406 0
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Name Salford New Bailey
Spaces 620 33
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Name Salford Stanley Street Manchester
Spaces 635 20
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Attraction & event parking in Manchester

Arndale Centre parking

The Arndale Centre

With more than 200 stores to explore, including some of the biggest retail names in the world, the Arndale Centre is the city’s premier shopping destination and one of the best city centre shopping precincts in Europe. It’s big too, so why not set aside a whole day to make the most of those bargains? Beat the rush and pre-book a space at our official Arndale car park, which is right next to the centre, so you won’t have to carry your shopping bags far.

Manchester Palace Theatre parking

Palace Theatre

Take in a show at the legendary Palace Theatre, one of the UK’s best known venues. Many of the UK’s biggest touring shows are staged here, including West End hits and innovative new productions with some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names.  Parking is easy too, with pre-bookable spaces in Oxford Street or the Palace car parks. Convenient and hassle-free, you’ll be just a few minutes’ stroll away from the foyer. Why not go online and reserve  your space before you leave, and make sure you’re on time for Curtain Up. 

Bridgewater Hall parking

Bridgewater Hall

Bridgewater Hall hosts more than 250 performances a year, featuring some of the world’s biggest bands, comedians and classical music. It’s also home to the Hallé Orchestra, the UK’s oldest, as well as the BBC Philharmonic. It has hassle-free parking too, with our Manchester Central car park a located right next to the venue, so you can beat the crowds. Make sure you reserve your space by pre-booking online before you go for convenient, easy parking. 

Manchester Art Gallery parking

Manchester Art Gallery

With more than 25,000 objects of both local and international significance, the Manchester Art Gallery is one of the city’s main cultural attractions. It’s open seven days a week and entry is free. The gallery houses thousands of oil paintings and watercolours, with a particularly impressive selection of Victorian art. There’s a choice of Manchester car parks nearby, and for hassle-free parking you can pre-book your spot for a few hours or the whole day. Choose from Piccadilly Plaza or Sackville Street car parks, both just a few minutes’ walk from the gallery.

Manchester Chinatown parking

China Town

Manchester’s legendary China Town is the second largest China Town in the UK and the third biggest in Europe. This is the place to go to discover stunning cuisine and culture from all over the Far East. Dine out on Chinese, Thai, Nepali, Vietnamese and more, and park locally at the NCP China Town car park for easy access to the neighbourhood. Pre-booking your parking space is a smart option during the Chinese New Year, when the whole area bursts into noisy, colourful celebrations.

Manchester Deansgate parking

Deansgate

One of the city’s oldest and biggest streets, Deansgate could be described as the beating heart of Manchester. It runs north to south right through the city centre, with top shopping and dining options all the way along. Depending on which section of Deansgate you need to get to, there are several Manchester car parks to choose from, including NCP Deansgate, King Street West and Northern Warehouse 1 and 2. Hassle-free and convenient, why not make your visit to Deansgate even better by pre-booking your parking space in advance?

Manchester Football Museum parking

Football Museum

Home to not one but two of the most famous football teams in the world, it’s fitting that the world’s biggest and best museum dedicated to the sport should be right here in Manchester. Learn about the city’s incredible footballing history, as well as the story of the global game. Manchester Printworks, Manchester Arena and Arndale Centre are your two nearest NCP car parks, and are a great choice if you’re here on match day, too.

Manchester Science Museum parking

Museum of Science and Industry

Featuring a coal mine, a submarine and virtual reality exhibitions, this is a great place for a family day out. The Museum of Science and Industry will spark kids’ imaginations, maybe even setting them on a path to a future career. Parking isn’t rocket science, though, with easy and convenient spaces available to pre-book at our nearby Manchester Great Northern Warehouse car park.

Manchester city parking – products

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Pre-book is available at almost all of our Manchester car parks. Simply select your arrival and leaving dates and times to book your space online. Pre-book allows you to reserve a parking space and save money versus paying on the day. Pre-booking parking is ideal for Manchester Arena events, festivals, Manchester city breaks and much more. Save time and money.

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Season Tickets iconSeason Tickets

If you're a commuter or park your car regularly in Manchester city centre, take advantage of the best parking rates available with an NCP Season Ticket. Season Tickets are available at over 25 Manchester car parks.

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The ParkPass App is our newest parking product, it’s designed to make everyday parking quick and easy. Download the app now to pay for your parking automatically on exit in over 250 locations. Plus, there's no need to visit the pay machine for a ticket or display this in your car. The ParkPass App is available to use at many of our Manchester car parks and provides exclusive offers including 10% off your first months parking.

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Manchester Airport parking

Did you know that we also sell parking for Manchester Airport? Compare prices for over 10 Manchester Airport car parks, both official on-site options and cheaper off-airport locations.

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Offer Terms and Conditions

Our £6.50 night rate is available on roll-up for 4 to 13 hour stays between 17:00 and 6:00 the next day at our Manchester China Town and Manchester Chorlton Street car parks.

Our £7.50 night rate at Manchester Arndale is available for stays between 17:00 and 5:00 the next day. 

Our £7.50 evening special is available for stays between 17:00 and 23:59 at our Manchester Spinningfields and Manchester Palace.

Our £7.00 evening special is available for stays between 17.00 and 23.59 at our Manchester Oxford Street car park. 

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