If you're looking to hire a venue in Manchester, England then VenKey has got it covered. Browse 188 venues which provide meeting rooms and conference facilities for up to 53,450 delegates. Each venue provides a detailed profile with available meeting spaces, capacity, photos, delegate packages alongside their facilities. Add one or more venues to your shortlist and then check their availability, prices or request more information with one quick enquiry.
Manchester’s iconic and prestigious concert venue, The Bridgewater Hall, is not only built to provide the best possible space for music, but is also home to a range of stunning and inspiring spaces for conferences and events. The modern and architecturally-innovative building combines a creative environment with high quality facilities and service to ensure you deliver a memorable event. The magnificent Auditorium, with seating for over 1800 delegates, can be hired for a range of events, including AGMs, conferences, presentations, lectures and award ceremonies and has now been licensed for Wedding Ceremonies. Supported by beautiful foyer areas, speakers’ rooms, breakout spaces and Reception areas, it can provide the ideal option for a large-scale event. For smaller conferences and functions, there are also a range of rooms suitable for anything from intimate meetings and away days, to conferences and exhibitions for up to 250 delegates. The stunning foyer spaces, with views over the city centre, are ideal for wine tastings, photoshoots and filming, as well as dinners, receptions, product launches and of course weddings. The in-house Bars and Catering team offer an extensive range of options from simple buffets and breakfasts, to full banqueting menus and imaginative canapé solutions. All your audio visual needs are also catered for, with high-spec in-house technical equipment and an experienced technical team. The Conference & Events Team offer a professional and personal approach from start to finish, always aiming to meet and exceed expectations, and to bring your ideas and inspiration to life. Related Articles View more articles
A VENUE WITHOUT PARALLEL Unique and Exclusively Yours. IWM North is situated on The Quays in the heart of the new cityscape of MediaCityUK, the new home of BBC and ITV and next door to the new Coronation Street Studios. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, IWM North is a remarkable experience. The first UK building created by this architectural genius, it is innovative and inspiring. Within its striking, aluminium-clad structure, you will find a unique venue for your Meetings and Events. You can dine, make presentations, hold launches and entertain in our dramatic spaces. Whatever your plans – a special event, grand, formal or intimate – we’re able to accommodate your needs, including parking for 140 cars, a rarity for a location so close to the city centre. For evening events you have exclusive use of the Museum, offering a high degree of flexibility. You can dine under a suspended Harrier jump-jet, make a presentation with the backdrop of historic artillery pieces, or dance beside a T34 Russian tank. Using state-of-the-art technology, IWM North’s cutting edge 360 degree digital projection system will create a theme which is on brand for your event. Offering comfort and style, choose from the modern WaterShard conference spaces for breakfast meetings, conferences, presentations and lunches. IWM North is one of the most iconic and impressive venues in the UK and has recently been named as one of the top four large attractions in the country. IWM North is beautifully located on The Quays, a unique waterside location. The beautiful quay side is included in the exclusive hire of the museum during summer months, which offers views of MediaCityUK and can accommodate up to 700 guests for a standing reception or BBQ. Opened in June 2017, the WaterShard provides dedicated private event spaces with state of the art AV technology, air conditioning and stunning views of The Quays and MediaCityUK. The flexible spaces offer a range of options for day time meetings for 2 to 120 delegates, and can be used for evening networking or dinners for up to 80 guests. Exclusive to our venue hire customers, we offer special bespoke tours developed around a theme of your choice. Alternatively as part of your event you can view our latest major exhibition. Your guests can also take one of our special exhibitions highlights tours, which are timed to meet your schedule.
18 fully equipped meeting rooms and a spectacular event room that can accommodate as many as 550 guests, 263 bedrooms including 20 al fresco suites that each feature a covered terrace. Built in 1853 to commemorate the repeal of the Corn Laws, the Free Trade Hall has been at the centre of life in Manchester for almost 160 years.The building has been bombed, abandoned, rebuilt several times and seen much controversy. It has also enjoyed many lives – a political arena, concert hall and rock venue with a most diverse range of famous people appearing on stage - Winston Churchill (hailed as his most brilliant speech), Bob Dylan (Judas gig), Pink Floyd (performed prior to album release), the Sex Pistols (started the Punk era) and the Dalai Lama (the last speaker). Finally, it was reborn in 2004 as a magnificent 263 bedroom hotel, award winning restaurant and must visit spa. It retains its original façade, heritage and famous artefacts plus it is still at the heart of Manchester life. Located in Manchester’s historic Free Trade Hall and the original home to the Hallé Orchestra, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester hotel has brought a new generation of award winning luxury to one of the city’s oldest and most iconic buildings over the past decade.
The Studio Manchester is located in Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter. Featuring 11 vibrant event spaces accommodating from 2 to 220 guests, each with the innovative style and cutting edge technology you would expect from a purpose-built meeting and event venue. Whatever the legendary Manchester weather has to throw at you, you'll always find the warmest of welcomes at thestudio. Whether you're looking for a venue for business meetings, training, exhibitions or evening events the studio team will pull out all the stops to help you make it the most successful event possible. Located in the Hive (one of Manchester's first BREEAM "excellent" rated buildings, thestudio benefits from natural ventilation, individually controlled air-conditioning and sensor lighting and water saving features. There's even a"green" roof terrace with direct access from our two largest event spaces thestudio can be found just 6-10 minutes walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations, and a short distance from the bus and tram terminus at Piccadilly Gardens. There are also excellent links to the major road networks with ample (discounted) parking available nearby. Each event space is centred around a dedicated breakout zone, where guests can help themselves to unlimited tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day. Every room comes fully equipped with HDMI data projection, integrated sound system, FREE Wi-Fi internet access and Apple TV. The studio believe that customers shouldn't be required to pay extra for the basic essentials required for a productive event and the largest event space is equipped with a full PA system included in the room hire or day delegate package. Related Articles View more articles
The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues is an experienced conference team who offer a portfolio of flexible venues suitable for everything from large international association conferences to corporate events and meetings. In the city centre, our Renold Building has three ground floor theatres, the largest seating 524. There are a further 5x150 seat theatres and 20 breakout rooms. On the same site, Manchester Meeting Place and the Barnes Wallis building provide dedicated day meeting facilities year round for 8-200 people, with the neo-Gothic Sackville Street Building offering a stunning setting for presentations up to 300 and dinners for 180. Other facilities include University Place, a popular choice for national and international conferences, with a 1000 seat auditorium which divides into a 600 and 280 seat theatre, along with 23 seminar rooms, a 450 seat restaurant, a 500m2 exhibition space and adjacent marquee area. Chancellors Hotel (see separate entry) offers 72 3* AA rated bedrooms, a theatre for 125, breakout rooms, disabled access and free parking on-site. We also have 3000 bedrooms available in the halls of residence during the summer, banqueting suites including the stunning neo-Gothic Whitworth Hall for dining up to 300 guests, high specification audio-visual equipment and free Wi-Fi across all sites, sports facilities including the Commonwealth Games swimming pool and over 20 outdoor grass pitches. Other services include ConferCare, a full conference administration service, a hotel booking agency and exhibition services.
Following the success of this contemporary brand across Europe, INNSIDE Manchester is the first in the UK. Offering a cool & funky feel with efficient and flexible service to both stylish business travellers and unique leisure customers.INNSIDE Manchester stands in a stunning new building in the vibrant First Street development. Located in the heart of Manchester with close proximity to the cosmopolitan shopping area and business districts, offering secure parking at QPark First Street with a 25% discount to all our guests.Its privileged location allows easy access to Manchester’s transport links, with access to both national rail stations and Manchester Airport. Located minutes from Manchester’s museum and shopping districts, INNSIDE Manchester offers the perfect place for both business and leisure travellers. Related Articles View more articles
Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United is the perfect place to host an unforgettable and unique event. Delight your guests in the Theatre of Dreams, the North West’s leading conferences and events facility, with a wide variety of flexible, blank canvas event spaces holding up to a maximum of 1200 people. Our historic stadium has an additional 155 meeting rooms with views of the famous Old Trafford pitch.We can cater for a wide variety of large and small events from large exhibitions and product launches to intimate private parties and meetings. Included in your delegate rate is:•Free car parking•Your very own event co-ordinator•Free Wi Fi•900 hotel rooms within a 5 minute walk •Museum & Stadium Tour (extra cost)•A wide range of delicious catering optionsOld Trafford is easily accessible via road, rail, tram and air links, and is just two miles from Manchester city centre.
