We have two major soccer clubs - Manchester United and Manchester City . There is also Lancashire County cricket club, and many other top sporting organisations, from athletics to rugby. Manchester is the host city for the 2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester is located in the centre of the UK within easy reach of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, the Peak District, London and the South. There is a large international airport with direct flights to most major cities of the world located within 20 minutes of the city centre. Transport within the city is plentiful.
Cycling is very popular with students and provision is made around the city, with many cycle paths.
The campus itself is a short walk or bus ride away from the city centre with its shops, restaurants, cafe bars, concert halls, libraries and pubs and clubs. Students are given the opportunity to rent a locker whilst at the School and this should be used to protect valuable items. Many students use bicycles and these need to be locked and chained when left unattended. Security swipe cards are issued to students at registration, these enable students to gain entry to the School as required.