Travelling to university and campus facilities

There are many transport options to get you around Manchester, find out more about ways to travel and discounts by visiting Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) dedicated travel page for Manchester Met students. 

Our campus facilities include cycle stands and secure shelters, showers, and changing facilities available to students. 

Secure cycle shelters 

Here are the locations of the secure cycle shelters and how to access them.   

In addition to the secure shelter provision there are numerous open bike racks across the University campus.  

For queries about cycle parking and related facilities, please contact the team, email [email protected]. 

Bike security

• Use a quality D-lock. Manchester Met Security team offer a discounted ‘Gold Standard’ D-Lock at a reduced price of £10 (subject to availability) for students and staff.  

To purchase, visit the University’s Campus Security Lodge, Vine House (Birley site), 41 Stretford Road.

• Lock it properly. Try to lock both wheels and the frame of your bike to a stand or immovable object and take any removable accessories such as lights and bike bags with you and always secure your bike to an immovable object. 

• Park securely. You can park and lock your bike in one of our secure cycle shelters located across campus.  

Showers and changing 

There are multiple showering facilities and changing rooms across campus for staff and students.

Students are encouraged to travel to campus using public transport, or by cycling or walking, as there is no student car parking available. 

Our car parks are monitored with ANPR technology, meaning that any unregistered vehicles parking in campus car parks will receive a parking charge notice. 

Disabled students 

Disabled parking spaces are available across campus for those with a disability or medical condition evidenced through their GP/therapist/consultant, or who are European Blue Badge Holders. 

All disabled students wishing to park a vehicle on campus must apply for a mobility parking permit.  

To apply for a mobility parking permit please email [email protected] to find out what you need to do.