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Finding a venue for a corporate workshop venue can be difficult. Do you stick with a traditional corporate style or do you go for something a little more quirky? Manchester has a variety of venues from exposed brick warehouse style to beautiful townhouse hotels. 
The great selection of workshop venues in Machester can also supply catering, AV, and full event management. You may want to also consider filming and photography for any pre/post event media fitting with your company brand.
Ask one of our Venue Experts who can create bespoke proposals for you. 

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.

LANDMARKS

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

CULTURE

Manchester, in the North West of England, has been a major settlement for centuries and has plenty of history to show for it. Its events scene is world-renowned, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Manchester. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, O2 Apollo Manchester and Albert Hall. There’s a great community feel in Manchester, making it the perfect place to hold an event.

Manchester

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.

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

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

Take your pick of our favourite workshop venues in Manchester, from the corporate to the quirky. Facilities include catering and AV.

Workshop Venues in Manchester

Workshop Venues

Discover top workshop venues in Manchester like The Bridgewater Hall, equipped for professional events with full AV and catering.

The Green Room is a well-equipped, modern room within the world-famous Bridgewater Hall, perfect for trainings, workshops, smaller meetings and seminars.  With a plasma screen, podiums, and full AV equipment, as well as flexible seating arrangements and refreshments from our fantastic in-house caterers, the Green Room has everything you need to make your business event a success.

Modern Green Room at Bridgewater Hall with blue carpet, ideal for events and receptions.

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Green Room at The Bridgewater Hall, ideal for workshops and seminars with flexible seating.

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Green Room

The Bridgewater Hall

The Bridgewater Hall Workshop Space

Discover the DoubleTree Workshop Hub in Manchester for top-tier corporate events. Ideal for presentations, training and networking with full AV support.

Located on the hotel's first floor, Palaces is a well-equipped meeting room. Its strong technical specification means it is an ideal location for conferences, presentations, product launches, training workshops and networking events. Bespoke corporate packages can be produced and managed by the DoubleTree's experienced events team who will ensure the successful execution of all business related events.

Elegant meeting space at DoubleTree Manchester for corporate events and gatherings.

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Meeting room at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Event space at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester with modern design and ample seating.

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Palaces

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester

DoubleTree Workshop Hub, Manchester

Discover Townhouse Hotel's Clegg Suite in Manchester, ideal for workshops with top facilities including AV and catering. Perfect for corporate events.

The Clegg Suite is one of our larger meeting rooms suitable for up to 48 people theatre style. The room is perfect for meetings, seminars, workshops and other corporate events. The room can also be split in two smaller rooms  - Clegg Room & Knowles room - which can seat for up to 20 people theatre style in each room.

The room is fully air-conditioned and equipped with a 42-inch plasma screen or alternatively we can provide an LCD Projector and screen. For the convenience of our guests a flipchart and other meeting essentials are provided. 

Clegg Suite meeting room in Townhouse Hotel Manchester, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Clegg Suite at Townhouse Hotel Manchester, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Clegg Suite lobby at Townhouse Hotel Manchester, ideal for meetings and events.

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Clegg Suite meeting setup at Townhouse Hotel Manchester with elegant table settings.

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Clegg Suite

Townhouse Hotel Manchester

Townhouse Hotel Manchester - Workshop Hub

Discover top workshop venues in Manchester. The Lowry offers ideal settings with natural light, AC, and quayside views for professional events.

The Hexagon Room is a fantastic space for conferences, meetings, workshops or dinners. It's positioning within the venue, offers views of the vibrant interior of Lowry and wonderful views of the waterside. 

Access to the space is over a private internal bridge, offering you a unique space for registration and catering. 

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Hexagon Room 

Lowry

Workshop Venues in Manchester - The Lowry

Discover St Thomas Centre in Manchester, ideal for workshops with boardroom and theatre setups, natural light, and AV facilities.

Room 6 is suitable for board meetings, training, panel meetings and support groups. This room has the capacity for 18 delegate’s boardroom style or 30 theatre style filled with natural light from the original church windows. Room 6 has direct access from the main hall and makes a great syndicate / workshop for large events.

Gaskell Room at St Thomas Centre: bright meeting space with long table for workshops.

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Gaskell Room at St Thomas Centre: bright meeting space with blue chairs for workshops.

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Gaskell Room at St Thomas Centre: bright meeting space for workshops and team meetings.

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Gaskell Room at St Thomas Centre, classroom setup for workshops with natural light.

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Gaskell Room

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St Thomas Centre

St Thomas Centre: Manchester Workshop Hub

Discover top workshop venues in Manchester. Ideal for corporate events, with AV, catering & unique settings. Perfect for professional gatherings.

Contemporary meeting room, available for daytime corporate events including assessment centres, away days, conferences, interviews, meetings, and training workshops. The room features AV equipment, natural daylight, blackout facility, free wi-fi and an adaptable room layout. Energising refreshments can be served in the Lecture Room or in the Atrium breakout area.

Lecture Room in Manchester Art Gallery with round tables, ideal for workshops and conferences.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery, set for meetings with round tables and natural light.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery with elegant setup for meetings and discussions.

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Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery, featuring a large screen for corporate events.

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Lecture Room

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery Workshop Space

Discover King's House in Manchester for top workshop venues with full facilities including AV and catering. Ideal for corporate events and training sess

The First Floor Hall at King's House is a large L shaped room - fully accessible by a lift and stairs. The room is ideal for larger seminars, presentations, workshops and training sessions. The room hire and day delegate rates included all standard equipment. A ceiling mounted LCD projector, portable PA system and telephone connection point can be hire for an additional fee. 

First Floor Hall at King's House, set for a meeting with blue and white linens.

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First Floor Hall at King's House: organized meeting space with round tables for professional events.

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First Floor Hall at King's House: elegant buffet setup for meetings and social gatherings.

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First Floor Hall at King's House Conference Centre, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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First Floor Hall 

King's House Conference Centre

King's House Workshop Hub, Manchester

Discover The Edwardian in Manchester for your next workshop. Ideal for corporate events with top AV tech and expert support.

The Walters Suite is named after Edward Walters, who designed the Free Trade Hall's iconic façade and structure. It is a stylish, self-contained suite, equipped with advanced AV technology, complimentary wi-fi, floor-to-ceiling windows, LCD projection screens. It is a versatile venue, ideally suited to host business meetings, presentations, seminars, conferences and training workshops. An event technician is available to ensure the successful execution of all presentations and corporate events. 

Private Room 4 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant venue for upscale events and meetings.

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Private Room 4 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant corridor for meetings and networking.

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Private Room 4 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant venue for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Private Room 4 at The Edwardian Manchester, modern venue for upscale corporate events.

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Private Room 4 at The Edwardian Manchester, elegant corporate meeting space with natural light.

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Private Room 4

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

The Edwardian Workshop Hub, Manchester

Discover the Hyatt Regency's Robinson Room in Manchester, ideal for workshops with natural light, AV tech & catering. Perfect for professional events.

The Robinson Room is 54 sqm and is flooded with natural daylight from dual aspect floor to ceiling windows. The room is fitted with a ceiling mounted projector and a 3m drop down screen.  Perfect for training, workshops, seminars and meetings.

Modern meeting room in Hyatt Regency Manchester with round tables for corporate events.

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Modern meeting room in Hyatt Regency Manchester, featuring a large table for conferences.

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The Robinson Room 

Hyatt Regency Manchester 

Hyatt Regency Manchester - Workshop Hub

Discover CitySuites I in Manchester, a top choice for workshops with excellent facilities for up to 50 attendees. Perfect for corporate events.

Ideal for business breakfasts, business meetings, networking events, workshops and private lunches. The Executive Lounge at CitySuites can host up to 50 people. A private space where you can connect with colleagues or entertain larger corporate groups. 

Modern Embankment Lounge with large windows, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Modern kitchen and dining area in Embankment Lounge, ideal for events and networking.

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Modern meeting space at Embankment Lounge, CitySuites I, ideal for networking events.

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Modern Embankment Lounge with large windows, perfect for networking events and casual meetings.

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Embankment Lounge 

CitySuites I

CitySuites I: Premier Workshop Venue

Discover top Workshop Venues in Manchester at Etc.venues, featuring modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere for professional events.

Meeting Rooms at Etc.venues Manchester offer a vibrant and colorful space in the heart of Manchester, perfect for hosting a variety of events and meetings. The venue provides a unique and exciting atmosphere for corporate gatherings, conferences, workshops, and more. With modern facilities and a central location, Meeting Rooms are ideal for businesses looking to impress clients or host productive meetings. The space is equipped with essential amenities to ensure a successful event, making it a top choice for event organizers in Manchester.

Meeting room in Etc.venues Manchester, U-shaped setup for workshops and strategic meetings.

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Modern meeting room in Etc.venues Manchester with colorful chairs, ideal for events.

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Modern meeting room in Etc.venues Manchester with vibrant chairs for events.

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Modern conference room in Etc.venues Manchester, ideal for corporate meetings and presentations.

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Modern meeting room in Etc.venues Manchester with leather chairs, ideal for professional events.

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Meeting Rooms

Etc.venues Manchester

Workshop Hub Manchester - Etc.venues

Discover Spectrum Studios in Manchester for your next workshop. Ideal for corporate events with catering and AV facilities available.

Spectrum Studios is a large open plan photography studio which doubles up as the perfect  venue for private parties, workshops, corporate events and exhibitions. 

Located in the heart of Ancoats, our studio is a one of a kind venue in Manchester, boasting two unique & independent spaces as well as a production suite, make-up area, office space and kitchen, meaning we can comfortably cater to everything from corporate events and intimate private parties, to product and brand launches.

Available services on request include: event photography, private bar, catering, & audio/visual hire. 


Vibrant art workshop in Spectrum Studios for team-building and corporate retreats.

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Versatile minimalist event space with natural light for workshops and presentations.

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Versatile minimalist event space with natural light for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space in Spectrum Studios, ideal for photography and workshops.

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Modern minimalist meeting space with leather couch, ideal for brainstorming and networking.

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Studio 1

Spectrum Studios

Spectrum Studios Manchester

Discover Contact Theatre in Manchester, perfect for workshops with flexible spaces, catering and AV facilities. Ideal for professional events.

Space 2 is Contact's Studio. This highly flexible space is ideal for scratch performances, casting, and workshops. Located in the vibrant Corridor Manchester innovation district, Space 2 offers a unique environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Equipped with advanced lighting design, integrated AV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi, it caters to a variety of events. Enjoy on-site hospitality, a media lounge, and a recording studio, all while ensuring accessibility with wheelchair access. Whether you're planning an intimate workshop or a dynamic performance, Space 2 provides the perfect backdrop for your artistic vision. Experience the creative flair of Contact Theatre and elevate your event in this inspiring space.

Versatile stage setup in Contact Theatre, ideal for presentations and performances.

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Alt text: Unique architectural design of Space 2 in Contact Theatre for innovative events.

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Modern event space with vibrant yellow ceiling, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Versatile black box theater in Contact Theatre for intimate events and performances.

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Arts

Space 2

Contact Theatre

Contact Theatre: Manchester Workshop Hub

Discover top Manchester workshop venues like the MICC, perfect for corporate to quirky events. Ideal for professional gatherings with full facilities.

The Media Suite at Manchester International Conference Centre is a versatile space suitable for a wide range of events, meetings, and conferences. With natural daylight, Wi-Fi, and a flipchart, it offers a comfortable and well-equipped environment for productive gatherings. The space is ideal for hosting events such as conferences, product launches, workshops, and training sessions. Its large size and capacity make it suitable for accommodating up to 400 people, making it a great choice for larger events. The Media Suite also features a networking area, making it perfect for business events and corporate functions. With its modern facilities and spacious layout, the Media Suite provides a professional and adaptable space for a variety of event needs.

Spinningfields Suite lobby, modern design for upscale meetings and events in Manchester.