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Searching for the ideal away day venue in Manchester for up to 500 guests? Consider vibrant spaces equipped with modern amenities, making them perfect for team-building activities, workshops, and networking sessions. With diverse options throughout the city, these venues provide both inspiration and comfort. Keep an eye out for locations that offer ample breakout space and entertainment facilities to ensure your event stands out.

Manchester

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

HISTORY

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

Away Day Venues in Manchester for 500 people

Away Day Venues

Versatile ground floor suite with natural light, air conditioning, and staging. Ideal for events.

The Alexandra Suite which is situated on the ground floor benefits from natural light, air conditioning and disabled access and also has three phase power.

It is a very versatile space which can be dressed up or down for any private or corporate banqueting event and comes with 10 pieces of staging, each measuring 8ft x 4ft.

There are a number of ceiling rigging points and we can also offer pin spot table lighting.

Elegant Alexandra Suite at The Midland Hotel, perfect for corporate events and galas.

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Elegant Alexandra Suite at The Midland Hotel, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Dining

Alexandra Suite

The Midland Hotel

A stunning Gothic-style venue for weddings and events, featuring unique architecture and flexibility.

The Great Nave at The Monastery Manchester is a stunning space that is perfect for hosting urban chic weddings. With its gothic architecture and versatile layout, it provides a unique and elegant setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The space is open to the public from 10am-4pm, Sun-Thu, and offers free entry, parking, a secret garden, and an onsite café. The Great Nave is an ideal venue for couples who want to create their own wedding theme, color scheme, and season, without any restrictions. It is a spacious and flexible space that can accommodate a variety of event styles and sizes, making it suitable for corporate events, multi-faith weddings, LGBTQ+ weddings, and exclusive use venue hire. The venue hire price per day and per hour is available upon request. To arrange a personal tour or discuss holding an event at The Monastery, visitors can contact the venue directly. The Great Nave is a unique and historic venue that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for couples looking to celebrate their special day in a truly memorable setting.

Elegant banquet hall in Manchester Monastery, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Wedding ceremony setup in The Great Nave, Manchester Monastery with floral trees and chiavari chairs.

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Great Nave in Manchester Monastery, elegant venue for conferences and formal dinners.

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Elegant Manchester Monastery nave with cherry blossom decor for weddings and events.

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Reception

Weddings

The Great Nave

Edinburgh

Manchester Monastery

A flexible 1400-seat auditorium with top-notch AV for various events and concerts.

The 1400 seater auditorium comes with complete flexibilty as the chairs are not fixed to the floor! The entire room can be changed and altered to fit your desired image of how you want your event to look like. The rooms comes with high-quailty furnishings with state of the art AV, lighting and sound equipment ensuring that world class events can be accommodated with ease. 

Dynamic auditorium event with performers, vibrant lighting, and engaged audience.

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Vibrant auditorium with dynamic lighting at a live concert event.

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Dynamic control room for live events with screens and equipment at !Audacious Conferencing.

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Events

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!Audacious Conferencing

A versatile, modern event space in a historic venue. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and functions.

The Exchange Auditorium and Exchange Hall at Manchester Central Convention Complex offer versatile event spaces with state-of-the-art facilities. Ideal for corporate conferences and meetings, they provide a sophisticated setting with modern amenities. The venues can accommodate various event setups and offer a professional atmosphere. Venue hire prices and minimum spend details are available upon request, making them suitable for high-quality events. Typical start and end times for hiring the venues are 09:00 to 22:00.

Exchange Hall in Manchester Central: elegant event space with dramatic lighting for formal gatherings.

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Exchange Hall in Manchester Central, spacious event venue with polished flooring for conferences.

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Exchange Hall in Manchester Central, elegant event space with dramatic lighting for gatherings.

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Exchange Hall auditorium in Manchester Central, featuring tiered seating for conferences.

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Exchange Hall in Manchester Central: tiered seating auditorium for conferences and presentations.

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Exchange Hall in Manchester Central, modern event space with round tables for banquets and conferences.

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Standing

Exchange Hall

Manchester Central

A versatile venue with bar, pool hall, rooftop terrace, and nightclub. Ideal for large events.

Hire the whole venue at Brickhouse Social on New Wakefield St for your special event.

Encompassing all areas - the main bar, pool hall, roof terrace and bar, karaoke booth, private ballroom and  nightclub. Brickhouse is ideal for large-scale events.

Whether it be a corporate event, Christmas party or summer celebration - the venue offers a variety of interesting, multi-functional, cool & quirky spaces to ensure you and your guests are guaranteed to have a memorable evening.

Buffet meal and drink packages are available to pre-order. Free beer pong & giant jenga are included in package

Modern event space at Brickhouse Social with bright windows, ideal for networking and meetings.

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Modern event space with natural light and colorful seating at Brickhouse Social.

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Versatile event space with large windows at Brickhouse Social for corporate and social gatherings.

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Stylish venue with pool tables for casual networking and team-building events.

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Stylish venue hire at Brickhouse Social for intimate gatherings and networking events.

Away Day Venues in Manchester for 500 people

Trending Away Day Venues in Manchester for 500 People

The Midland Hotel

Manchester Monastery

!Audacious Conferencing

Manchester Central