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Victoria Warehouse

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Versatile event space in Victoria Warehouse with exposed brick, ideal for corporate gatherings.
  • From £3500
  • 300 Reception
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
  • From £3500
  • 300 Reception
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
Raw industrial basement setting with heritage cotton trade architecture creates an authentically Manchester atmosphere that major brands like Co-op and Manchester United choose for memorable corporate events.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Private entrance for exclusive access
  • Atmospheric lighting creates professional ambiance
  • Less than 10 minutes from City Centre
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • High tech AV system with inclusive PA
  • Adjacent breakout area for networking

A beautifully refurbished, urbanised basement, The Archives have a raw, industrial charm. Exhibitions, award dinners, drinks receptions, conferences, meetings, and networking events all thrive between these walls.

Frequently asked questions

Private event spaces require a minimum of 80 guests. If you have fewer than 80 guests, you may be interested in their shared party option instead.

Yes, you must use their in-house caterers for all events. You need to send over your brief for them to check and ensure the venue will be suitable for your specific requirements.

The Cotton Sheds costs £10,000 + VAT plus mandatory security and can seat 1,000 theatre style. The Basement spaces (Archives 2 and Cellars 2) cost £5,500 + VAT for venue hire. Christmas party packages range from £95-£100 + VAT per person with a minimum of 90 guests.

Security is mandatory for ticketed events and events with celebrities or notable talent that may draw public attention. The venue will provide a security quote once your event is confirmed, but you must commit to booking by their specified deadline to receive the quote.

The Cotton Sheds includes staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system that can be made available. If you want to remove their house kit and use your own design, there will be an additional fee on top of venue hire.

Day catering packages cost £38.50 + VAT per person and include 3 tea/coffee breaks plus lunch. Christmas party packages include welcome drink, private room with décor, DJ, and either street food menu (£95 + VAT per person) or 3-course menu (£100 + VAT per person), both requiring minimum 90 guests.

The Cotton Sheds can accommodate 1,000 guests in theatre style seating. The venue's maximum capacity appears to be 1,000 guests total, as they have declined events requiring more than this number.

During the Christmas period, there will be Christmas decorations throughout the venue that cannot be removed. This should be factored into your event planning if booking during this time.

Victoria Warehouse does not host certain styles of events, though specific restrictions are not detailed. They evaluate each event brief individually to determine suitability and may decline events that don't fit their venue profile.

For some events, particularly those requiring security, you may need to confirm within 24 hours to secure a security quote and have contracts signed by the following Monday. Quick decision-making is often required for popular dates.

More about Victoria Warehouse

Victoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester. Our heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than a hundred years. Now, we're channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship.

The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired Britain's greatest brands. Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg's and Manchester United have all chosen us to deliver an eclectic mix of sports and music shows, parties, gala dinners, conferences and meetings.