The Great Nave

Manchester Monastery

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





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

PriceSchedule
£775 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Delegate packages

PriceSchedule
£100 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£5,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Photos

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Event Types

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Additional Information

Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

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