Travel Plan

Location:

• Less than 500 metres from Junction 11 of the M60.
• Two miles from the Trafford Centre.
• Within 500 metres of the City Airport.
• Eight miles from Manchester City Centre.
• The stadium is the first phase of major redevelopment of the area.

If you are travelling by Train, our nearest Train Stations with bus connections to the stadium are:

Irlam, Patricroft and Eccles.

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How to get to the A J Bell Stadium from INNSIDE Manchester

Metrolink: Deansgate/Castlefield Stop, alight at Eccles - approximately 27 minutes
Taxi: 8 miles from the hotel - Approximately 20 minutes (traffic dependent) £15.00 approx.
Car: 8 miles from the hotel - approximately 20 minutes (traffic dependent)

Available Car Parks
AJ Bell Stadium:

Please display your season pass or e-ticket. If you are purchasing on the day please have the money in CASH ready.


PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SEASONAL/PREPAID PASS HOLDERS ARE GUARANTEED A PARKING SPOT AT THE STADIUM. OTHERWISE IT'S ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. IF SPACES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY IT IS CASH ONLY

Payment will be £7 per car. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CASH READY, CORRECT CHANGE APPRECIATED

For pre booking parking spaces please call: 0161 786 1574 or you can book online at www.eticketing.co.uk/salesharksrugby PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PRINT OFF THE PASS AND HAVE IT CLEARLY DISPLAYED IN YOUR WINDSCREEN. It is your responsibility to print off the pass. We will not accept phone images of passes on the day.

Barton Airport (M30 7SA):
300 spaces
£5 per ticket-cash on the day.
10-minute walk.

The Unicorn Pub (M30 7BY):
£5 per car
15-minute walk.

Eccles RFC (M30 7LS)
100 spaces
£3 per car
15-minute walk.

PLEASE NOTE THE BARLEY FARM PUBLIC HOUSE IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH SALE SHARKS OR THE STADIUM, AND WHILST THEY HAVE A CAR PARK, THEY MAY/MAY NOT ALLOW YOU TO PARK THERE FOR THE DURATION OF THE GAME. THEY MAY ALSO MAKE A CHARGE.

PUB HUBS
We also have buses running from The Brook (Sale) and The Queens Head (Congleton), please click HERE for further details

FANS BAR

The new Marquee is currently 25m x 15m boasting a full 10m bar at one end as well as indoor and outdoor casual seating, full wooden flooring and stage space. The marquee bar will be serving; Fosters, Strongbow, John Smiths and Guinness on Draught as well as a selection of spirits and mixers to suit a wide selection of customers. The Real Ale bars will also be returning situated in the Marquee and the Printerland Stand serving ale from the local Seven Brothers brewery, a fan favourite from the selection at the last game of the previous season.

The marquee will be open pre-match and post-match and will be opening at 17:30 pm on Friday. From 17:30 pm - 19:00 pm we will be selling all of our house draught beers (Fosters, Strongbow and John Smiths) for only £2.50 which is available only at the Main Marquee Bar.

Food units will be available in the same location just a few yards away from the comfort of the marquee, serving; burgers and chips, hog roast and fresh doughnuts.



SUPPORTERS SHUTTLE BUSES

We are again running the shuttle bus from Stockport Mercian Way, (Opposite the old Telescope Shop) and Parrswood. You will need to pre-book your place. PLEASE NOTE THE STOCKPORT BUS NO LONGER PICKS UP AT THE RAILWAY STATION. Please email info@salesharks.com with your name and the number of places on the bus that you require. PAYMENT WILL BE IN CASH ON THE DAY (NO CARDS)

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKINGS FOR THE COACHES WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2017. If you have any queries about your coach booking please email info@salesharks.com at least 4 hours before the game.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE SHUTTLE BUSES ARE PRIVATE HIRE BUSES AND WILL ONLY STOP AT THE DESIGNATED SPOTS WHEN ON THE RETURN JOURNEY.

• 6pm from Mercian Way (Old Telescope Shop)
• 6-25pm Parrswood Cinema
• Returns 30mins after the final
  whistle.
• £6-50 return.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER RUNNING A SHUTTLE BUS FROM THE TRAFFORD CENTRE

TRAINS
We have several rail links near to the stadium, please click HERE for details

EXITING THE STADIUM
Sale Sharks and the AJ Bell Stadium now employ a traffic management company on match days. Please note there is an approximate fifteen-minute LOCK DOWN post game to allow pedestrians to clear the site. NO TRAFFIC will be allowed to enter stadium way for at least THIRTY MINUTES post game to allow the traffic to clear. If you are ordering a taxi please make the taxi company aware of this.

ROADWORKS IN THE AREA

Work has commenced realigning the existing A57 onto a new dual carriageway that will link to the new lifting bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal. The final phases started on 21st August when a contraflow was put in place between Barton Aerodrome Junction and the Barley Farm Junction.

On match days only, until 16th September, traffic travelling from Irlam will have no right turn into Stadium Way, vehicles should follow the diversion signage. For traffic travelling from M60/Eccles, there is a slip lane into Stadium Way. For traffic leaving the Stadium, those travelling towards Irlam will turn left at the temporary lights at the top of Stadium Way; traffic travelling to M60/Eccles turn right as usual.

Further information will be released as work progresses. The contractor is Hochtief should you wish to contact them for more information enquiries@hochtief.co.uk

SECURITY CHECK

We continuously review our safety arrangements at the stadium to ensure that we maintain a safe environment for all visitors and you can help.

We would ask that if you don't need to bring bags into the stadium then please leave them at home or in the car. Large bags will not be allowed into the stadium. Small bags (which will fit under a seat) are allowed but are liable to be searched and this will inevitably increase the time it takes to get into the stadium. Refusal to have your bag searched on request will mean you will not be permitted access to the stadium.

You are reminded that under the existing Ground Regulations the following items are not permitted to be brought into the stadium;
Fireworks, flares, gas canisters, air horns, musical instruments, knives
Bottles, glasses or cans, except for water or soft drinks for personal consumption contained in sealed plastic bottles no larger than 500ml.
Flags, banners, poles and other related articles or containers, which might be used as a weapon or missile and/or compromise public safety.
Most importantly, please remain vigilant and keep your personal belongings with you. If you see an unattended bag or similar item or have any safety concerns then please speak to a steward. Your co-operation is much appreciated by staff, officials and your fellow spectators.

For further information on the travel plan please refer to the Sale Sharks website or contact:
dave.swanton@salesharks.com

IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS FOR THE FALCONS GAME YET THEN YOU CAN DO SO HERE