HOW TO FIND US Parking. The entry to the car park is located on the left as you approach the Regional centre. There are spaces for 140 vehicles. l The Open University in the North West, 351 Altrincham Road, Sharston, Manchester, M22 4UN. Tel: 0161-998 7272 LOCATION: The Regional Centre is situated in Sharston near Wythenshawe. It is a new three storey detached building on the A560 close to junction 3A (the Sharston/Altrincham junction) at the end of the M56 as it becomes the A5103/Princess Parkway. PUBLIC TRANSPORT : BY BUS: Nos. 104 Wythenshawe Hospital/Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and 371 Altrincham/Stockport stop outside the Regional Centre. Nos. 99, 101 and 179 all stop within 100 yards. Nos. 43, 105, 172, 178 and 276 stop within half a mile. We would advise that you check with the local bus operators for up to date information. BY TRAIN: To Altrincham or Stockport stations and then take a bus, alternatively take the train to Manchester Airport and from there take a taxi to the Regional Centre. If travelling from Milton Keynes, alight at Stockport Station and then take a taxi to the Regional Centre. BY METROLINK: Altrincham exchange then take a bus. BY CAR: From Manchester City Centre: Follow signs for the M56 and the airport (A5103). Turn off at A560 (Sharston) and take the first exit from the roundabout. Then follow directions marked ® in the box below. From the South: You are advised to approach Manchester from the M56, at Junction 3A take the 3rd exit from the roundabout onto A560 (Sharston). Then follow directions marked ® in the box below. From the West/Liverpool: Approach via M60 and exit at Junction 5 (A5103 & M56). Turn off at 2nd exit A560 (Sharston) and take the first exit at the roundabout. Then follow directions marked ® in the box below. ® The Regional Centre is situated immediately on the right. Continue along the outside lane of the dual carriageway until you come to the roundabout, go right round and return to the dual carriageway. The car park entrance is on the left just as you approach the building From the East/Stockport: Travelling on the M60 from Stockport follow the M56 (Chester/Airport) turnoff ( Junction 4) then leave the M56 at Junction 2 (Altrincham & Wythenshawe), continue across the roundabout on the A560 and at the next roundabout take the second exit (A560). The Regional Centre is then immediately on the left of the dual carriageway. WL/R08_Location_Map_A3_Sep05.doc/01/09/2005 .