Telephone 0161 286 8888
Ticket Office 08712 220120
Ticket Office Manager 0161 286 8926 (John Hobson)
Email john.hobson@salesharks.com
Website www.salesharks.com

Directions & Parking

By car:
Stockport is easy to reach via the M60 motorway (which passes directly through the centre of the town), the M62 (Liverpool to Yorkshire), the M61 and M6 (North), the M56 and M6 (Midlands/South) and the A6 (across the Peak District from Derby, Nottingham East Midlands and East Anglia).
However, it is important to note that there is limited parking available at Edgeley Park itself (parking in the nearby streets is strictly for residents / permit holders only). Now that the Guinness Village is up and running there are no disabled parking areas at the stadium. The club car park on Booth Street is generally reserved for officials etc and administered by Sale Sharks - parking may be available but it is best to contact the Ticket Office well in advance of match days to arrange this. There are drop off facilities for disabled supporters
Grand Central Car Park outside Stockport Station is manned, CCTV covered, free after 6pm, and a 10 minute walk away. There are small Municipal car parks off Mercian Way and a larger one at Stockport Railway Station. Parking is free after six in the evening and on Sundays but a fee has to be paid on Saturday (£5.50 for all day parking).

By bus:
There are extensive local bus services. Numbers 11, 368 and 369 go directly past Edgeley Park, and many services have stops outside Stockport College on the A6 (about 10 minutes walk away - from Stockport College turn left into Greek Street and walk straight to the ground). There are a number of longer distance bus services, such as Trans Peak from Nottingham/Derby, which also operate through Stockport. (http://www.scbeastmidstravel.co.uk/PDF/TPTimetable.pdf)

By train:
Stockport Station is 10 minutes walk (approx. half a mile) from Edgeley Park. When leaving the station platforms, go down the steps and turn left (towards the rear entrance for the station), then turn left up Station Road (cobbled street) and continue up the hill towards the roundabout. Go straight over the roundabout and turn left into Caroline Street.

From the South
Stockport is on the main South - North line to Manchester. Most trains from the Midlands, the South and West, and London call at Stockport.

From the East
There is an hourly service from Sheffield, originating from Nottingham/Derby, Lincolnshire, Peterborough or East Anglia. The Midland Mainline service, which runs from London St. Pancras to Manchester Piccadilly, calls at Luton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Market Harborough, Leicester and Stockport.

From the North East/Yorkshire
There are 3 or 4 trains an hour from Leeds to Stockport, originating in Newcastle, Scarborough, York or Hull. They are bound for Manchester Airport and don't stop at Stockport - you will need to change at Manchester Piccadilly. If you are travelling via Bradford, there is a service to Manchester Victoria and you can use your rail ticket on the Metro to transfer between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.

From the West
There are frequent services from Liverpool, Southport and Blackpool.

From the North
There are services to Manchester Airport from Scotland, the North and Lake District - you will need to change at Manchester Piccadilly. There are also direct trains from Scotland to Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

By air:
Manchester International Airport is about 20 minutes away by taxi. Train connections are made by travelling to Manchester Piccadilly and changing for Stockport.

Seating and Tickets
There are 10 wheelchair spaces in the McAfee Stand, with a side-on view of the pitch, located just past the half way line by the players' dug outs. There are additionally 10 places for carers to sit behind. These seats are under cover but can be a risk of getting wet in particularly heavy downpours. Tickets are £10 each for the disabled supporter but the carer is admitted free.

There are also 22 wheelchair spaces and 22 carer spaces on the first floor tier of the Printerland Stand (formerly the Cheadle End): these spaces are accessed via a lift which is located in the foyer of the main reception. Stewards are on hand to help should assistance be required. These seats are located end-on to the pitch, behind the try line and offer a panoramic view of the whole field of play. These seats are not affected by the weather conditions. Tickets are also priced at £10 for the disabled supporter with no charge for the carer.

There are no special arrangements in place for visually impaired or ambulant disabled supporters, other than covered seating in the McAfee, Printerland and Vernon Stands. Uncovered seating is also available in the UPM Stand. Should any disabled supporter have any specific requirements it is advisable to contact the Ticket Office prior to match day so that arrangements can be discussed.

Disabled Toilet Facilities
Disabled toilet facilities can be found at the McAfee Stand next to turnstiles 7-8. There are also two disabled toilets in the Printerland Stand: one at ground level by turnstiles 9-10 and the other at first floor level directly opposite the lift. If there are any problems accessing any of these facilities, stewards are always on hand to assist.

Catering and Bar Facilities
There are bar and catering facilities available in both the McAfee and Printerland Stands. There is also the new Guinness Village which is located in what was the main car park. As well as an additional bar there are catering outlets offering food ranging from fish & chips and burgers to hog roast rolls. This facility is available both before and after the match. Not all of these facilities cater specifically for the disabled - i.e. with lowered serving counters.