Imperial War Museum North - Manchester
Imperial War Museum North, Trafford Park – Host unforgettable corporate events or charity fundraisers in this iconic venue with stunning architecture. Enquire via Hire Space today.
Location: The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, UB9 4BF, Manchester
Coordinates: 53.4691911054644, -2.29952764511108
Capacity: 20 - 700 guests
Starting from: 30 per person
Available Spaces
Watershard 1
Capacity: Up to 130 Theatre guests
Pricing: 39 / Venue Fee
Architectural Manchester venue with bright, modern WaterShard rooms, natural daylight, quayside views and integrated AV for polished roadshows and corporate events. Suitable for 100 guests with seated, theatre and reception layouts.
WaterShard 3
Capacity: Up to 40 Theatre guests
Pricing: 30 / Delegate Packages
WaterShard 3 is the smaller of the conference rooms, offering stunning views over Media City and the Quays, making it an ideal choice for intimate meetings or as a versatile catering space. Located within the iconic Imperial War Museum North, this multi-award-winning venue combines striking architecture with modern amenities. Enjoy features such as air conditioning, blackout facilities, and fully integrated AV equipment, all complemented by natural daylight. With a dedicated events team and free on-site parking, WaterShard 3 ensures a seamless experience for your business needs. Its central location and wheelchair accessibility further enhance its appeal, making it the perfect setting for productive gatherings and memorable events.
WaterShard 1&2
Capacity: Up to 146 Standing guests
Pricing: 30 / Delegate Packages
The WaterShard is a new 250 SQM dynamic, modern and contemporary space offering stunning views of MediaCityUK and The Quays. The space has the ability to divide into three separate rooms, which is ideal for breakout requirements. The WaterShard is equipped with integrated state-of-the-art AV and air conditioning.
Quayside
Capacity: Up to 700 Reception guests
Pricing: 1000 / Venue Fee
Exceptionally elegant waterfront location offering dynamic views of Manchester's Quays. It is a superb venue for Summer parties, graduation balls, birthday parties, gala dinner, corporate celebrations, conferences, exhibitions, wedding ceremonies, summer parties and receptions. In-house catering is available and Head Chef Tony Pickup offers delicious menus to satisfy the most discerning tastes. The fee listed relates to when the Quayside is hired along with the entire venue, do enquire for a bespoke quote.
Main Exhibition Space
Capacity: Up to 500 Reception guests
Pricing: 1800 / Venue Fee
Impressive event space at one of Manchester's most illustrious venues for Christmas Parties. It features the 360° Big Picture Show which can transform the area to suit a limitless variety of themes or to screen short films. The experienced in-house events team can organise guided gallery tours as well as delicious dinners, drinks or canapé platters to complement and enhance all events from birthday parties, to anniversaries, award ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding receptions and special social gatherings.
WaterShard 2
Capacity: Up to 65 Standing guests
Pricing: 39.95 / Delegate Packages
The WaterShard is a new 250 SQM dynamic, modern and contemporary space offering stunning views of MediaCityUK and The Quays. The space will have the ability to divide into three separate rooms and is equipped with integrated state-of-the-art AV and air conditioning.
Exclusive Hire
Capacity: Up to 700 Reception guests
Pricing: 2000 / Venue Fee
The award-winning Imperial War Museum is available to hire exclusively for impressive corporate events. Its unique design and variety of spaces make it a compelling venue, which is capable of hosting national as well as international exhibitions and conferences for up to 1920 delegates, gala dinners or award ceremonies for 500. In addition to its remarkable spaces, delegates can enjoy the Museum's rich, vast and diverse collections.
Harrier Jump Jet Gallery
Capacity: Up to 320 Reception guests
Pricing: 1200 / Venue Fee
This gallery is located next to the Imperial War Museum's Main Exhibition Space. It is a compelling venue which features a high technical specification and a suspended Harrier Jump Jet. Previously it has been successfully used to host receptions, product launches and dinners for up to 120 guests.
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 8
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/Manchester/2562/Imperial-War-Museum-North