We’re showing you the 5 best conference venues in Manchester, to help you plan those all-important corporate events.
Forget run of the mill, choose one of our top five conference venues in Manchester to engage and inspire your guests. Hosting a successful conference, convention, or symposium can be a game changer for your business, so make sure you select a conference venue which leaves a lasting impression.
What to consider when booking conference venues in Manchester?
We know just how important location can be when it comes to booking a large event space. Selecting a well-connected venue with excellent transport links is crucial. Not to mention the need for plenty of space for your conference delegates and affordable catering options. The whole venue-finding process can become quite exhausting when striking out on your own!
Manchester has a lot to offer when it comes to hosting large-scale events such as conferences. So, we’ve chosen five of our favourite Manchester conference venues to make your decision when booking as easy as possible. From the iconic to the unconventional, the state of the art to the traditional, VenueScanner is guaranteed to have a venue that best suits your needs for your special event. Fully equipped with AV facilities and offering conference catering packages.
1. Emirates Old Trafford (Gorse Hill, M16 0PX)
Emirates Old Trafford prides itself on being one of the most all-inclusive business venues in Manchester. This venue is exceptionally well-connected, with great transport links running to and from the city centre and Manchester airport. There’s even a 150-bed hotel on-site, so it’s perfectly equipped as an all-in-one conference space. Find out more about hiring Emirates Old Trafford.
2. Victoria Warehouse (Wharfside, M17 1AB)
The industrial chic backdrop of Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse provides a striking setting for a conference. Built in 1932 as a storage space for cotton stock, and later storage for Kellogg’s, McVitie’s and Cadburys, this space is highly historic. And, with open space for up to 400 delegates, there’s plenty of potential here. Find out more about hiring Victoria Warehouse.
3. The Union (Hulme, M15 6AD)
The Union is an excellent choice for conference events on a large-scale. WIth enough room for up to 1000 delegates, the possibilities are almost endless. Located in the heart of Manchester city centre, this venue is perfect for those of you attempting to keep proceedings accessible. Find out more about hiring The Union.
4. Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester (Spinningfields, M2 5GP)
The Radisson Blu Edwardian is as central as you can get, with excellent transport links from Manchester Piccadilly. The Halle Suite seats up to 400 people, theatre-style and features free high-speed WiFi up to 150mbps on unlimited devices. A must for any corporate conference event, we’re sure you’ll agree. Find out more about hiring Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester.
5. The Bridgewater Hall (Deansgate, M2 3WS)
The Barbirolli Room at The Bridgewater Hall provides a setting filled with natural light. Their impressive windows bring the outdoors in and really open up the space. With catering sorted by the in-house Bars and catering team you’re sure to keep your conference delegates happy. And that’s not to mention the AV provided by their experienced technical team. Find out more about hiring The Bridgewater Hall.
Still not sure you’ve found the right conference venue?
If these spaces don’t tickle your fancy, you’ll find thousands of other options over on our main website. Simply search, enquire and book your venue through VenueScanner and we’ll reward you with a voucher of up to £100 to one of your favourite brands to say thank you! The service is completely free to use and VenueScanner offers more event spaces across the UK than any other online booking platform.
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