The Great Nave

Manchester Monastery

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From £100
2,000 Reception

From £100
2,000 Reception

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.

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More about Manchester Monastery

High Victorian Gothic-style monastery built between 1863 and 1872 by Franciscan monks. Manchester Monastery is a unique and inspiring venue for hire, offering a magnificent, multi-use space for weddings, conferences, banquets, meetings, and other important events. The Grade 2 listed building, designed by E W Pugin, provides a stunning backdrop for a wide range of occasions. The venue is conveniently located with easy access to Manchester city centre and offers rooms of various sizes to accommodate different event dynamics. With an award-winning status, the venue is dedicated to providing a smooth and exceptional event experience. It is also a multi-faith, inclusive wedding venue and offers top-class conference and meeting facilities. The Monastery's commitment to corporate social responsibility and reinvestment of venue hire proceeds into the charitable foundation make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to raise the bar of their CSR compliance. The venue's unique architecture, prestigious event spaces, and exceptional acoustics make it suitable for film and photography projects, as well as ticketed events and concerts. Manchester Monastery is a delightfully unusual venue with a remarkable story of preservation and community support. It is a venue that not only provides a stunning backdrop for events but also contributes to the preservation of national heritage and the support of the wider community.

The Great Nave at Manchester Monastery - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 2000 guests (Reception)
Location: 89, Gorton Lane, , M12 5WF, Edinburgh
Coordinates: 53.4684841, -2.1872318

Features

Wifi
Atmospheric Lighting
Award-Winning Team
Beautifully Organized Meetings
Catering
Cathedral-like Grandeur
Charitable Foundation
Civil Ceremony License
Cloisters
Colorful Stained Glass Windows
Complimentary Refreshments
Corporate Events
Corporate Social Responsibility
Cultural Gathering Space
Cultural Heritage
Dance Floor
Elegant Setting
Event Staff
Exclusive Use
Exclusive Use Venue Hire
Extraordinary Light Effects
Flexible Friary Room Spaces
Flexible Layout
Flexible Multi-space Venue
Free Car Park
Free Entry
Free Onsite Parking
Free Parking
Fully Licensed Bar
Furniture
Gothic Architecture
Grand Altar
Grand Architecture
Grand Nave Space
High Vaulted Ceilings
Historic Atmosphere
Historic Setting
Impressive Stone Columns
Incomparable Acoustics
Interior Garden
Intricate Stonework
LGBTQ+ Friendly
LGBTQ+ Weddings
Licensed for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies
Lighting Rig
Live Streaming
Magical Atmosphere
Modern Amenities
Modern Elegance
Modern Technology
Multi-Faith Ceremonies
Multi-Faith Friendly
Onsite Café
Open Layout
Open to the Public
Ornate Tiled Flooring
Party Venue
Photo Shoots
Prestigious Surroundings
Private Enclosed Garden
Quality Sound System
Secret Garden
Spacious Interior
Spacious Layout
Stunning Gothic Architecture
Stunning Red Brick
Sumptuous Private Dining
Tables and Seating
Urban Chic Ambiance
Versatile Event Spaces
Versatile Facilities
Versatile Layout
Versatile Seating Arrangements
Wedding Breakfast Setup
Wedding Coordinator
Weekday Venue Hire

Space

953m² (10,258ft²)

Capacities

500 Dining
2,000 Reception
1,500 Standing
1,000 Theatre
400 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Weddings

Venue Hire Hourly

Price	Schedule
£775 / Venue Fee	Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

Delegate packages

Price	Schedule
£100 / Per Person	Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

Price	Schedule
£5,000 / Venue Fee	Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Photos

This venue has 4 professional photos:

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

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

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

Event Types

Suitable for: Party Venues in Greater Manchester, Party Venues in Manchester, Conference Venues in United Kingdom, Conference Venues in Manchester, Event Venues in United Kingdom, Event Venues in Manchester

Additional Information

Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/Edinburgh/200405/Manchester-Monastery/The-Great-Nave/Weddings