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Stockport Town Centre offers a vibrant selection of party venues perfect for corporate celebrations and professional gatherings. With excellent transport links and a mix of modern and historic settings, event organisers can find the ideal backdrop for memorable occasions. Consider accessibility, capacity, and amenities to ensure your event's success.

Discover Stockport Town Centre's rich history as you plan your next event. From the iconic viaduct to the fascinating Stockport Air Raid Shelters, this vibrant town offers unique venues that transport guests to the past. Don't miss the opportunity to create an unforgettable experience.

HISTORY

Stockport Town Centre is easily accessible by public transport, with Stockport train station just a short walk away. The town is also served by a comprehensive bus network, including the popular "Stockport Express" bus service, making it convenient for attendees to reach your event.

TRANSPORT

Immerse yourself in Stockport Town Centre's vibrant culture. Enjoy live music at The Plaza, a historic art deco theater, or explore the local art scene at the Hat Works Museum. Don't miss the annual Stockport Beer and Cider Festival for a taste of local brews.

CULTURE

Stockport Town Centre, nestled in the heart of Greater Manchester, offers a charming and historic setting for your next event. With its rich industrial heritage and picturesque surroundings, this vibrant town is an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and memorable venue.

One of the standout features of Stockport Town Centre is its iconic viaduct, a stunning architectural masterpiece that spans the town. This impressive structure not only adds character to the skyline but also provides a distinctive backdrop for any event. Imagine hosting a reception or networking event with this magnificent landmark as your backdrop, creating a truly unforgettable experience for your guests.

For history enthusiasts, Stockport Town Centre boasts a wealth of fascinating attractions. The Stockport Air Raid Shelters, carved into the red sandstone cliffs, offer a glimpse into the town's past during World War II. These underground tunnels provide an intriguing and atmospheric venue for historical-themed events or immersive experiences.

In addition to its historical charm, Stockport Town Centre offers a range of modern amenities and facilities. The town is well-connected, with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for attendees. There is a diverse selection of venues available, from contemporary conference centers to unique event spaces housed within historic buildings.

Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a product launch, or a special celebration, Stockport Town Centre provides a captivating backdrop that combines history, culture, and convenience. With its iconic viaduct and intriguing historical attractions, this town offers a truly distinctive setting for your next event.

Stockport Town Centre

Easily gather attendees with Stockport's extensive bus network and nearby Manchester Airport, just 9 miles away, ensuring seamless arrivals for international guests.

Stockport resonates with live music, offering venues like the Spinning Top for intimate gigs and the renowned Blossoms pub, named after the chart-topping local band. Perfect for events with a musical twist.

MUSIC

Discover Stockport's event scene with Bramall Hall's Tudor grandeur, the inventive Village Point for sleek gatherings, and the iconic Robinsons Brewery for immersive beer-themed experiences.

VENUE VARIETY

Stockport stands out as a choice destination for hosting events, with its blend of historic charm and modern amenities. The town boasts a variety of venues, from the unique Hat Works Museum, celebrating Stockport's hat-making heritage, to the contemporary Stockport Exchange, a business hub perfect for conferences. 

Transport links are a key advantage here. Stockport is well-connected by train, with Stockport Railway Station offering quick access to Manchester city centre in under 10 minutes and London in two hours. For those driving, the town is near the M60 motorway, making it easily accessible from across the country.

Event planners will appreciate Stockport's range of spaces. The Plaza, a beautifully restored 1930s cinema and theatre, provides a stunning backdrop for both corporate and social gatherings. For sports enthusiasts, Edgeley Park, home to Stockport County FC, offers function rooms with a view of the pitch.

Accommodation options in Stockport cater to all preferences, with comfortable hotels like the Premier Inn and the Alma Lodge providing excellent service and convenience for attendees. The town also prides itself on its selection of eateries and bars, where guests can enjoy local cuisine and relax after events.

With its practical location, varied event spaces, and welcoming atmosphere, Stockport presents an ideal setting for a successful and memorable event.

Stockport

Discover top party venues in Stockport Town Centre for corporate events. Ideal settings with great transport links ensure your celebration stands out.

Party Venues in Stockport Town Centre

Party Venues

70-capacity lounge with plasma screens and air conditioning, ideal for corporate parties. East Didsbury location with free parking, £100 daily hire.

Treat your guests to the full VIP experience at your next event. The Lounge is a relaxed and informal space - open plan with the rest of the gaming floor so you can still soak up the fantastic atmosphere whilst making the most of your own area. A mobile bar can be positioned within the space so no queueing at the bar! Perfect for birthday, hen/stag parties, leaving dos and corporate events. 

Sleek bar at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury, ideal for events and meetings.

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Stylish event space at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury, perfect for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish lounge at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury for networking and informal meetings.

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Stylish lounge at Grosvenor Casino Didsbury, perfect for networking and events.

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Reception

Events

The Lounge 

Manchester

Grosvenor  Casino Didsbury 

Grosvenor Casino Didsbury

Gothic venue in East Manchester accommodating up to 650 theatre-style or 450 dining. Stunning architecture with dance floor from £3,500 weekday evenings.

The Great Nave at The Monastery Manchester is a large, beautiful space that’s also very functional and flexible, catering for a wide range of events including Christmas parties, private dining, banqueting or large-scale drinks receptions.  This spectacular piece of ecclesiastical architecture has been restored to its former glory. The room can accommodate 450 guests in a banqueting style, or 320 people in a cabaret style.

Great Nave, Monastery Manchester: elegant event space with round tables for formal gatherings.

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Great Nave, Monastery Manchester: elegant floral decor for upscale weddings and events.

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Elegant banquet hall in Great Nave, The Monastery Manchester, ideal for weddings and events.

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Theatre

Great Nave

The Monastery Manchester

Victorian villa party venue with 1838 period cornice and open fire, accommodating up to 45 theatre-style in Didsbury Village with overnight accommodation available.

The Blue Lounge is a picturesque space located within the quirky and appealing Didsbury House hotel. The dedicated events team are on-hand to help create focused, creative and productive residential meetings, conferences, training workshops, away days, corporate retreats and networking events. Meeting packages and team building activities can be created, or guests can visit some of Didsbury's independent restaurants, shops, the Mersey Valley's attractive countryside and local golf courses.

Blue Lounge meeting room with chandelier, perfect for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Sophisticated Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel, ideal for networking events.

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Stylish Blue Lounge bar at Didsbury House Hotel, perfect for networking events.

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Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel, vibrant outdoor event space for networking receptions.

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Business

Blue Lounge

Didsbury House Hotel

Didsbury House Hotel - Blue Lounge

Licensed function room for up to 150 standing guests with dance floor, function bar, and garden access. Minutes from Manchester Airport with comprehensive party packages 

A light and airy function room licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 120 people, the Cheshire Suite at Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow is the ideal setting for your dream wedding. With direct access to our beautifully landscaped gardens, you can seamlessly transition from your ceremony to an enchanting evening celebration. Enjoy a dedicated dance floor, a fully stocked function bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep your guests connected. Our attentive 24-hour reception and room service ensure that every detail is taken care of, allowing you to focus on creating unforgettable memories. The venue also features a stylish bar and lounge area, perfect for pre-wedding gatherings or afternoon tea. Located just minutes from Manchester Airport and major motorway links, the Cheshire Suite combines convenience with elegance, making it a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque wedding venue in South Manchester. Celebrate your love story in a space that offers both charm and modern amenities, ensuring your special day is everything you've envisioned and more.

Cheshire Suite at Best Western Plus, elegant wedding venue with white drapery and pink sashes.

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Cheshire Suite at Best Western Plus, elegant wedding venue with floral decor and "LOVE" sign.

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Cheshire Suite at Best Western Plus Pinewood, elegant wedding event space with white linens.

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Couple holding hands in romantic Cheshire Suite, perfect for weddings and events.

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Cheshire Suite outdoor wedding venue with floral chairs and lush greenery.

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Weddings

Cheshire Suite

Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow

Victorian walled garden venue in Didsbury ideal for corporate parties, accommodating up to 100 guests with overnight stays from £200 daily hire.

Set in the leafy suburb of Didsbury Village, Eleven Didsbury Park can be hired exclusively to celebrate Engagement parties, Birthday Parties, Christenings, Baby Showers & Corporate away day and events.

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Garden Lounge & Walled Gardens

Eleven Didsbury Park

Polished Sicilian restaurant in Cheadle Hulme accommodating up to 200 standing guests, featuring air-conditioning and outdoor terrace, from £4,500 exclusive venue hire.

This one level restaurant is perfect for all celebrations including weddings ,family birthdays or get together's.
The restaurant can practically be a blank canvas for any event you wish to hold, with fairy lights lining the floor to ceiling windows. The venue goes nicely from day to night and weather dependent you are able to fully utilise the terrace outside for canapes and cocktails. 
You would then be able to set up the restaurant for the wedding breakfast, and leading into dinner and dancing.



Intimate dining space with warm wood tones for networking dinners and private events.

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Vibrant culinary display with fresh produce and cured meats at Gusto Italian Cheadle Hulme.

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Spacious Gusto Italian restaurant in Cheadle Hulme, perfect for events and meetings.

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Cozy restaurant space with warm lighting, ideal for intimate meetings and events.

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Standing

Whole Space

Gusto Italian Cheadle Hulme

Sustainable academic venue near Manchester city centre with versatile meeting rooms for up to 500 reception-style, from £30 per delegate including catering.

Complete with complimentary high speed Wifi and housed in one of the most innovate and sustainable academic buildings in Europe, Brooks' meeting rooms and theatres are ideal for business meetings and training sessions.

Modern conference venue in Brooks Building with large glass facade for corporate events.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating in Brooks Building for corporate meetings and seminars.

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Versatile meeting room with modular tables and natural light for workshops and training.

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Meeting Rooms

Brooks Building 

Flexible 325-capacity party venue in South Manchester with in-house catering, advanced AV systems, free parking, from £1,200 daily for corporate celebrations.

The mission of the Message Enterprise Centre is to support men and women who are working for a second chance after making bad choices as young people. We fund this mission by hiring out our modern, well-equipped venue for a variety of purposes, including business meetings, seminars, and conferences. The Venue can accommodate up to 325 people, and is equipped with an advanced PA system, up-to-date audio-visual system, a lighting rig and board, a stage area, and a projector and screen. Our in-house tech team will be in attendance to help with equipment and electronics. 

Event space with stage and blue chairs for performances at The Message Enterprise Centre.

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Engaged audience at The Venue, Message Enterprise Centre, for a successful event presentation.

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The Venue

The Message Enterprise Centre

Grade II listed Gothic monastery in Manchester offering corporate party venues for up to 300 guests, from £84 per person including festive dining and atmospheric lighting

The Monastery offers exclusive use venue hire for Corporate Events, making the space private and personal for hosting events, meetings, and other corporate functions. The venue provides a unique and historic setting, perfect for corporate events that require a touch of elegance and grandeur. With a range of versatile spaces, Corporate Events can accommodate various types of events, from business meetings to networking events and corporate parties. The Monastery's dedicated team ensures that every corporate event is tailored to meet the specific needs of the client, providing a seamless and professional experience.

Corporate event space in Manchester Monastery with elegant round tables and soft lighting.

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Corporate event space in Manchester Monastery with round tables and stained glass windows.

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Corporate Events

Edinburgh

Manchester Monastery

Traditional pub upstairs space in Didsbury Village accommodating up to 150 standing or 75 seated, with service bar and £50 daily hire fee.

Our mezzanine floor ""UPSTAIRS"" has a standing capacity of around 150 people or 75 guests seated to dine, making it an ideal venue for business meetings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Nestled in the heart of Didsbury Village, The Wishing Well combines the charm of a traditional country pub with modern amenities. Enjoy a freshly prepared menu while networking or celebrating with colleagues. The versatile space allows for large group bookings, semi-private, and exclusive hire, ensuring a tailored experience for your event. With its inviting atmosphere and dedicated service, ""UPSTAIRS"" is perfect for fostering connections and creating memorable moments. Elevate your next business event at The Wishing Well, where comfort meets professionalism.

Elegant event space with rustic wood and wrought iron, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

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Rustic modern venue with wooden flooring, perfect for networking events and gatherings.

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Spacious rustic venue with natural light for intimate gatherings and meetings.

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Charming rustic venue with wooden tables for intimate gatherings and meetings.

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UPSTAIRS

The Wishing Well

200-capacity modern party venue with health club facilities, free parking, disabled access, and gym amenities. £25 per person for exclusive hire.

The Platinum Room at Wilmslow Conference Centre is a versatile and modern space ideal for a wide range of events. With a maximum capacity of 200, it is perfectly suited for large conferences, seminars, workshops, and private celebrations. The room's size of 12 x 27m allows for flexible layout options, including theatre, classroom, cabaret, and banquet setups, catering to specific event requirements. Facilities such as free on-site parking, disabled access, catering options, complimentary WiFi, AV projector and screen, access to an outside area, an inbuilt bar area, and free use of gym facilities ensure a comprehensive and convenient event experience. Whether planning a business event, a private party, or a combination of rooms for a larger gathering, the Platinum Room offers a sophisticated backdrop equipped with essential amenities to support the success of your event.

Modern meeting space with colorful chairs at Wilmslow Conference Centre.

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Modern meeting space in Wilmslow Conference Centre with spacious table and natural light.

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Platinum Room

Wilmslow Conference Centre

220-capacity flexible event space in Stockport ideal for corporate parties. Wheelchair-accessible venue with modern AV facilities from £400 daily hire supporting charitab

Our spaces offer a professional yet welcoming atmosphere, ideal for Meetings, Conferences and events. The spacious Margaret Mason Hall and Heart Space can accommodate large groups for Private Dining and Parties, while the Meeting space can provide more intimate settings for Meetings and Training sessions . Our Courtyard, offers a unique outdoor space in order to catch some air in between events. With modern facilities, flexible layouts and a dedicated team to support your event, we are committed to providing a seamless experience. Plus by booking with us, you are supporting a great cause. 

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Classroom

Event Space/ Meeting Rooms

Seashell Trust

Listed Art Nouveau manor in Manchester's Victoria Park with stunning gardens, accommodating up to 250 guests for corporate celebrations from £1,200 daily.

Daisy Bank Manor is an exciting, romantic venue in the City of Manchester standing in over acre of gardens. It’ stunning Art Nouveau architecture is perfect for weddings, celebrations. Located only ten minutes from St Peters Square and Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Daisy Bank Manor venue with unique architecture, ideal for events and meetings.

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Elegant banquet hall at Daisy Bank Manor with white linens, perfect for weddings and events.

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Daisy Bank Manor event venue with wooden beams, perfect for conferences and seminars.

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Cabaret

Daisy Bank Manor Space

Daisy Bank Manor

Victorian mansion party venue in Bruntwood Park with heated terrace, private bar. Up to 100 standing reception capacity, £50 per person from rate card pricing.

The Parlor Rooms were the place in times gone by where the most important guests would be received. With the sweeping views over the parkland that these rooms command, it's easy to understand why. The rooms have been kept to their original dimensions with concessions made to provide flexibility for events with dividers to separate. The beautiful hexagonal Parlor Bar mirrors the original patters found in much of the ceiling detailing and provides a private bar for events, with direct access on to the beautiful spacious terrace, which is the most perfect place for a champagne reception!

Stunning Parlor Rooms venue with elegant architecture for meetings and events.

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Elegant event space with white chairs, ideal for intimate ceremonies and gatherings.

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Elegant event space with round tables, white linens, and greenery at Oddfellows On The Park.

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Elegant event space with floral decor, ideal for weddings and formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup in The Parlor Rooms, Oddfellows On The Park, ideal for events.

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The Parlor Rooms

Oddfellows On The Park

Oddfellows On The Park - The Parlor Rooms

Restored mansion party venue in landscaped gardens, ideal for corporate celebrations. Accommodates up to 120 guests with private bar, from £275 daily hire.

The area is also very popular for your own celebrations and events and can provide services for a formal dinner of up to 90 guests, or parties up to 120 guests. The Bluebell Suite at The Joshua Bradley is an exquisite venue, set within a beautifully restored mansion house surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, this versatile space features a private bar, in-house catering, and licensed civil ceremony rooms. With excellent public transport links and ample car parking, your guests will enjoy easy access. The suite is equipped with a sound system and Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless experience. Our dedicated team is committed to making your event unforgettable, providing venue dressing options to create the perfect atmosphere. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, The Bluebell Suite is the ideal choice for a memorable occasion.

Elegant Bluebell Suite event space for weddings with white decor and floral accents.

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Elegant Bluebell Suite with round tables, ideal for weddings and formal gatherings.

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Buffet

The Bluebell Suite

The Joshua Bradley & Bluebell Suite 

83-seat cinema screen with Dolby 7.1 surround sound, ideal for corporate parties and product launches in Stockport town centre from £250/hour.

Impressive cinematic screen with a built for purpose entertainment system designed for that edge-of-your-seat feeling.
Perfect for a Q&A, staff away day, conference or screening.
We work on a dynamic matrix for screen hire; peak times (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) will be more expensive than off-peak times and days.
The room has a full capacity of 83 with wheelchair space or 82 without wheelchair space


Modern cinema auditorium with sleek seating for film screenings and events.