Friends' Meeting House
- From £9 per hour
- 400 people
- Oxford Road Station
- 256m² (2756ft²)
Spaces in Friends' Meeting House
Main Hall
The Main Hall, with a high theatre-style seating, evocative wood panels, and acoustic wall, is perfect for presentations and conferences for up to 132 delegates, or 48 for a boardroom meeting and 96 for cabaret style training workshops or dining events.
Main Hall & Balconies
The Main Hall is a fantastic and visually impressive venue for a large conference, training workshop or corporate presentation. When hired with the balconies it can accommodate up to 400 people in theatre style seating. They can offer a wide range of technical equipment from laptop computers and a PA system in the Main Hall, to DVD players and a back projector which can be hired to ensure the successful execution of corporate events.
See venueG1 Meeting Room
Combining the grandeur of the period building with a modern and well-equipped interior, G1 Meeting Room is well suited to hosting boardroom style meetings for 20, presentations or training seminars for 28 or workshops for up to 48 delegates. The in-house team have a wealth of experience and are on-hand to ensure assist the organisation and production of professional events.
See venueG3 Meeting Room
Friends Meeting House is proud of its flexible and inclusive atmosphere and they will work hard to ensure a variety of corporate events can be hosted within the modern G3 Meeting Room. It is an attractive meeting room on the ground floor which is flooded with natural light and features white walls and carpeted floors.
See venueG4 Meeting Room
A medium sized ground floor meeting room which can readily transforms itself to suit a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars and training days. It features natural light and a range of equipment is available to hire including projectors, laptop computers, flipcharts and lecterns. Due to its central location and proximity to exceptional transport links, Meeting Room is suitable for local, regional and national corporate events.
See venueF11 Meeting Room
F11 Meeting Room’s contemporary nature is a delightful contrast to the Friends Meeting House’s imposing Georgian façade. The meeting room is located on the first floor and is equipped with powered speakers (for laptops) and ceiling speakers to aid presentations, seminars and conferences for up to 52 delegates.
See venueF12 Meeting Room
The meeting room is situated on the first floor and features a PA system, to aid presentations, training workshops and conferences for up to 60 people. If additional space for an interview room, breakout lounge or refreshment area is required more meeting rooms are available within Friends Meeting House.
See venueF13 Meeting Room
The F13 Meeting Room features natural light, clean white walls, carpeted floor and a range of equipment is available to hire including projectors, , laptop computers, flipcharts and lecterns. It can accommodate events with up to 57 attendees.The in-house events team can supply a plentiful selection of refreshments from mid-morning snacks, to delicious and light buffet lunches, pastries, croissants, afternoon drinks, or fruit and cake platters.
See venueThe Upper Hall
The Upper Hall can readily transform itself to accommodate a variety of events and numerous seating configurations. Its technical specification includes a PA system, powered speakers for laptops, ceiling speakers and partitions. If more space is required, the Upper Hall can be hired in conjunction with their other meeting rooms and event spaces.
See venueF14 Meeting Room
F14 Meeting Room is an intimate and well lit first floor which can be utilised for an assortment of corporate events. The in-house events team will endeavour to organise meetings, conferences or workshops which suit individual needs and requirements. Alternatively, F14 Meeting Room can be used as an interview room, or space for delegates to relax and refresh in during events which are based in other function rooms at Friends Meeting House.
See venueF15 Meeting Room
F15 Meeting Room is located within the visually and architecturally impressive Friends Meeting House. Due to its central location and proximity to exceptional transport links, Meeting Room is suitable for local, regional and national corporate events. It is a modern room which suits numerous standard seating formats from theatre style, circle of chairs, boardroom, U-shaped and cabaret for up to 18 people.
See venueF16 Meeting Room
Given Friends Meeting House’s central location and proximity to fantastic transport links, F16 Meeting Room is suitable for local, regional and national events. The meeting room is a contemporary space with natural light and carpeted floor. It is a flexible space which can be hired for an intimate meeting, conference or seminar for up to 12 people.
See venueF17 Meeting Room
The F17 Meeting Room is a well lit space and is situated on the first floor of Friends Meeting House. A broad selection of relevant equipment is available to hire including projectors, DVD players, laptop computers, flipcharts and lecterns. Additionally, there is an accommodating events team who can be flexible with their opening hours and they will strive to create successful conferences, meetings, presentations and training workshops.
See venueG4
G4 is a versatile training space located in the heart of Manchester city centre, ideal for hosting various events such as workshops, training sessions, and meetings. The room is designed to create an optimal learning environment, featuring natural light and flexible layouts to suit different training needs. G4 can accommodate up to 30 people, making it perfect for small to medium-sized gatherings. The space is equipped with professional presentation equipment available for hire, ensuring that facilitators can deliver impactful sessions. With a focus on minimal distractions, G4 provides a peaceful atmosphere that prioritizes the training experience, allowing participants to engage fully with the content. This space is an excellent choice for organizations looking to host effective training events.
See venueRooms F14
F12 is a versatile training space located in the heart of Manchester, ideal for hosting a variety of events such as workshops, training sessions, and meetings. The room is designed to create an optimal learning environment, featuring natural light and flexible layouts to suit different training needs. F12 can accommodate up to 30 people, making it perfect for small to medium-sized gatherings. The space is equipped with professional presentation equipment available for hire, ensuring that facilitators can deliver impactful sessions. With a focus on providing a peaceful atmosphere, F12 allows trainers to concentrate on their programs without distractions. This venue is committed to offering good value for money, with no dynamic pricing, making it a reliable choice for organizations looking to host effective training events.
See venueAbout Friends' Meeting House
Friends Meeting House is an award-winning venue in Manchester city centre, ideal for meetings and small events up to 30 people. It is near landmarks like the Town Hall and Central Library, and accessible from Oxford Road Station and St Peter’s Square tram stop. The venue offers essential facilities, including equipment hire and high-speed Wi-Fi, but no hospitality services. Attendees can bring their own food or order in. The venue features 11 well-furnished meeting rooms in a historic 1830 building. Additional smaller venues are available in Greater Manchester.