Parking and Transport Poynton Fireworks

How best to get to Poynton Park?

The Poynton Bonfire is held at Poynton Park, but please note there is no parking on-site or on the surrounding roads.
Several nearby car parks are available, many of which are free.

Poynton Park is centrally located, making walking the easiest and most enjoyable way to attend. There are also bus routes nearby, and Poynton railway station is just a short walk from the park.

Walking

The easiest and most enjoyable way to reach Poynton Park is on foot. The park is centrally located, with the bonfire night entrance on South Park Drive near London Road North.

Most locations in Poynton are less than one mile away, and Five Ways is just over a mile. For the best experience, leave the car at home, enjoy the atmosphere, and walk to the event. You might also like to visit one of the many local restaurants or bars before or after the Bonfire & Fireworks.

Driving & Parking

Note: There is no parking on-site at Poynton Park (it is a field in November and can get muddy!) and no parking on surrounding roads (South Park Drive, Anglesey Drive, Woodside Lane, Vicarage Lane, Glastonbury Drive, and nearby streets). Parking restrictions are in force during the event, so please respect local residents.

If you do choose to drive, the following nearby car parks are available:

Waitrose / Poynton Civic Centre – SK12 1RB
204-space car park, 5-minute walk. Follow the path from the Civic Centre/Waitrose car park past Priorslegh Medical Centre, onto Park Avenue, turn right onto London Road North, and then right into South Park Drive.
Note: Parking charges may apply. PLEASE CHECK.
Poynton Sports Club – London Rd N – SK12 1AG
Parking just off London Road, 3-minute walk. Pop in to the club after the bonfire for a drink.
The Centre – 107 Park Lane – SK12 1RB
10-minute walk.
Queensway Shopping Centre – SK12 1JG
80-space car park opposite Morrisons and next to the Kingfisher Pub, 10-minute walk.
Well Pharmacy – 4 Park Lane – SK12 1RE
Behind the Well Pharmacy on Park Lane, 8-minute walk.

Note: Parking charges may apply at all car parks. PLEASE CHECK when you park.

Public Transport

Trains

Poynton Station – approximately a 15-minute walk to Poynton Park via Chester Road & London Road North.
Hazel Grove Station – about 2 miles from Poynton Park. Connects with the 391/392 bus service (details below).

For train times, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Buses

391 Bus – Travels between Macclesfield and Stockport, passing through Poynton. One of its stops is near St George’s Church on Chester Road, approximately a 5-minute walk from Poynton Park.
Bus Times
392 Bus – Also runs between Macclesfield and Stockport, stopping in Poynton. The closest stop to Poynton Park is “Poynton, Railway Station”, about a 10-minute walk.
Timetable
Alight at Poynton Church or Poynton Railway Station and walk to Poynton Park via London Road North.

For the most accurate and up-to-date bus schedules, please visit the official Belle Vue Coaches website or the Cheshire East Public Transport pages.

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