If you can, book online ahead of time. It saves you a few quid and the panic of seeing the “FULL” sign. Honestly, seeing that sign is like a tiny punch to the gut.
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Also, take a photo of where you parked. I’m serious. Row 5D looks exactly like row 6D, and you will wander for 10 minutes feeling silly.
And don’t forget your ticket. The machines are finitely, and the last thing you want is to be that person frantically pressing the “help” button while your date waits outside.
Should you use it?
Yes, absolutely. If you’re heading to Spinningfields for work, dinner, or just a wander, this NCP is your best bet. It’s not the cheapest, but it’s the most convenient.
You park, you walk out into the sun (or rain—this is Manchester), and you’re instantly in the action. No fuss, no long treks through dodgy alleys.
Just you, your car, and the faint sound of someone’s luxury SUV alarm in the distance. Very Spinningfields.
Next time you’re heading that way, give it a go. You’ll thank me. Or curse me when you pay the bill. Either way, you’ll have a story to tell over that overpriced coffee.
Happy parking, you absolute city dweller. 😉
