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Welcome to the 2015/16 edition of the The cover of this edition features work from the Manchester Conference & Exhibition talented Manchester-based artist Jake Beddow. Guide – the definitive guide to business The piece is a striking reimagining of some of Manchester’s most iconic landmarks. tourism across . Inside you will find inspiring venues and all Manchester is a vibrant city and its development the information you could possibly need to continues to go from strength to strength. As organise your event here. To complement an internationally recognised destination, the this, the guide also features a detailed city is renowned for its historical legacy and as overview of the region’s three major industry a cultural hotspot. These features, combined strengths; advanced manufacturing, creative with a comprehensive infrastructure of & digital and life sciences. amenities - all within easy access via car, bus, tram, train and an international airport - make You will also find details of the free services Manchester the complete conference destination, that Visit Manchester offers event planners – and a popular choice for event planners. from finding the perfect venue and securing accommodation for delegates, to help with 2015 is sure to be a monumental year for suggestions and contacts within our wider culture in the city, with the opening of HOME, network of partners. the reopening of the Whitworth, and the return of Manchester International Festival. There’s However you choose to use this guide, we never been a better time to visit and discover look forward to welcoming you soon. why Greater Manchester is an excellent place to hold your conference or event. Nick Brooks-Sykes, director of tourism, Marketing Manchester This will also be Manchester’s first year as European City of Science, ahead of the EuroScience Open Forum in 2016, so if you’re Call us 0161 238 4597 | Tweet us @mcr_conf planning a conference with a scientific connection Visit our website there’s no better place than Manchester. visitmanchester.com/conference

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Marketing Manchester Features ChurchgateHouse,56OxfordStreet, Manchester,M16EU 04 - 05 The complete conference destination T.+44(0)1612371010 marketingmanchester.com 06 - 07 Exciting city developments visitmanchester.com 09 Manchester’s key sector strengths Designed & published: MarketingManchester,January2015 10 - 11 Advanced manufacturing Cover & section header artwork: 12 - 13 Creative and digital JakeBeddow Editorial photography: 14 - 15 Life sciences JontyWilde,JanChlebik,BenPage,CraigEaston 16 - 17 Getting to Manchester PartofManchesterGrowthCompany 18 - 19 Getting around Manchester 20 - 21 Extend your stay and explore Whilsteveryefforthasbeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyinthis the North West publication,MarketingManchestercannotacceptliabilityforany lossordamagearisingfromitsuse.Aschangesoftenoccurafter 22 - 23 Visit Manchester services thepublicationdate,itisadvisabletoconfirmtheinformation given.Theinformationcontainedwithintheguideiscopyright 24 - 25 Testimonials andnopartoftheguidemaybereproducedwithoutanyprior How to use writtenpermissionofthepublishers. Venue & Services Directory MarketingManchesteristheagencychargedwithpromoting We hope you find the information in this guide useful and informative. thecity-regiononanationalandinternationalstage,andispart oftheManchesterGrowthCompany.VisitManchesteristhe We’ve included all you need to make choosing Manchester and planning 27 - 31 Conference and exhibition centres TouristBoardforGreaterManchesterandisadivisionof your conference or event here, as easy as possible. MarketingManchester.Theyarefundedby380commercial 33 - 55 Hotels membersandtheorganisationsbelow. 57 - 95 Unique venues The directory part of the guide is broken down AIM 97 - 101 Airport venues into eight easy to use colour-coded sections, An industry recognised mark of excellence, to each giving detailed information about the 103 - 110 Academic venues cover the essential compliance, competencies venues and service providers. We’ve also and capabilities meetings and events venues 111 - 114 Accommodation only included at-a-glance facts about the venues’ and suppliers should adhere to in their 115 - 116 Service providers meeting and events facilities. everyday operations. 117 - 123 Transport providers Green Tourism Accommodation Accreditation 124 - 126 Venues and services at a glance Indicates whether a venue is part of the For each property in this guide the quality 128 Maps Green Tourism programme. This is a national accreditation status is shown. The nationally sustainable tourism certification scheme recognised quality schemes are VisitEngland’s recognised by VisitEngland. ‘Quality in Tourism’ and AA’s quality accreditation. Where properties are ISO 20121 self-accredited, this is indicated by grey stars. A management system standard that has been designed to help organisations in the events Leisure industry improve the sustainability of their This indicates whether a venue offers an onsite event related activities, products and services. gym, swimming pool or leisure facilities.

2 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 3 THE COMPLETE CONFERENCE DESTINATION THE COMPLETE CONFERENCE DESTINATION

Manchester has so much to offer for conference award-winning Manchester Visitor Information delegates to do in their free time. A great way Centre (MVIC), supported by NOMA, where all The complete conference destination to explore is to take a walking tour of the city. visitors are guaranteed a warm welcome. There are over twenty professional tour guides When looking for a destination to host Manchester is a city renowned for innovation: available and they each have their own specialist Ensure your delegates stay connected by taking a conference or event, Manchester is a a city of firsts, driven by people and results. subject area that adds something different to advantage of Manchester’s free WiFi network, city that won’t disappoint. Easy access It’s the city that split the atom, created the first each tour. With an abundance of galleries, ‘freebee’, which provides 30 minutes free programmable computer and introduced the museums and attractions to visit (most of internet access in most city centre locations. for both national and international first professional football league. Having which are free to enter), delegates have plenty delegates; an array of leisure options; undergone a series of transformations from to do in their free time. With a number of Visit Manchester’s team are on hand to help and a range of venues that can its earliest incarnation as a formidable Roman award-winning restaurants and over 30 you get the most from your event. With a range accommodate events from the smallest fort, to an industrial epicentre centuries international cuisines to choose from, there are of free services, contact us today to see how to the largest are just some of the later - Manchester is internationally recognised dining options to suit all tastes. Many of these we can help: visitmanchester.com/conference as one of the UK’s most progressive and can be hired for private dining and events. or @mcr_conf on Twitter. reasons why Manchester is regarded as vibrant destinations. a world-class conference destination. When in the city centre, delegates should look Manchester is ranked as a leading conference out for the MiGuide kiosks located across destination for planners and delegates alike. ten sites. The free to use touchscreen kiosks It has an enviable track record of delivering supply a wealth of tourist information to help incredible events in which conference navigate the area, offering updates about events, organisers are reaping the rewards from attractions, nightlife, shopping and food and continuous investment and development. drink. Delegates can also drop into the

4 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 5 EXCITING CITY DEVELOPMENTS EXCITING CITY DEVELOPMENTS Exciting city developments

Manchester is a city that is constantly restaurants and retail space open for all. This evolving with new developments development underlines NOMA’s ambition to happening year-round. These include create a quality location and to become a true community where people come to live, work new hotels, venues, restaurants, and play. NOMA is also committed to creating attractions and much more. Over the great outdoor spaces for all to enjoy. years, Manchester has seen the development of a number of new areas NOMA sits beside Manchester’s main regional such as Spinningfields which is now train station Victoria, which is currently undergoing a £44 million transformation. home to a vast array of businesses. This will include a £16 million contemporary In 2015 some exciting changes are structured roof, significant improvements to taking place at opposite ends of the city. the station concourse, a modern retail space and refurbishment of the original ticket hall In the north of the city is NOMA, Manchester’s and modern glazed entrances. The work is newest neighbourhood which has and will scheduled to be completed in 2019 and will continue to see the regeneration of the 20 acre allow hundreds more trains to run each day, urban land owned by The Co-operative Group catering for millions more passengers a year. and Hermes Real Estate to create a unique, HOME © Mecanoo Architects sustainable community in the area featuring A few minutes walk from NOMA is one of offices, homes, hotels, shops and leisure Manchester’s oldest buildings Chetham’s amenities. The first phase of its development is Library in the grounds of Chetham’s School international contemporary art, theatre, film car park and development of a new public now complete including a new icon on the of Music. This is a unique and atmospheric and books will open its doors for the first time. space for the city centre. This new space will Manchester skyline, 1 Angel Square. Work will venue ideal for every event from meetings From gallery to screen via café bar and host outdoor performance and a range of begin in late 2015 on Angel Gardens which will and private dinners to drinks receptions and bookshop, HOME will redefine the events and activities which will help to bring boast 455 apartments and includes a 36 storey concerts. Also in the area across Cathedral contemporary arts centre, creating a space vitality to First Street. tower. As part of this skyline changing Gardens is the where ideas, hopes and moments of wonder development there will also be new bars, based in the visually impressive building. ricochet off walls and lodge themselves in These two developing areas at opposite sides You don’t have to be a football fan to appreciate the headspace of audiences old and new. The of the city continue to enhance Manchester’s the facilities on offer, state-of-the-art galleries venue will have five cinema spaces, two theatre offering as a world-class conference destination. and flexible meeting spaces including the Hall spaces including Theatre 1 which will hold up of Fame suite which can hold up to 250 to 450 delegates theatre style, 500m2 gallery delegates both theatre style and for space, a contemporary function room and an banqueting. As an added extra, delegates can outdoor terrace, ideal for drinks receptions have exclusive use of the Football Plus+ for up to 100 delegates. interactives, so they could have a go at a penalty shoot-out or even try their hand at Opening around the same time is four-star match commentating. hotel INNSIDE Manchester with 208 beds over 11 storeys, including a wellness suite, In the south of the city is First Street, set restaurant, bar and conference facilities. These to become Manchester’s new vibrant event spaces offer complimentary WiFi and neighbourhood, with a compelling blend of built-in audio-visual equipment and can hold culture, leisure, retail and office space. In spring up to 220 delegates theatre style. The area will also see new restaurants and cafés, a 700 space NOMA 2015, HOME a new purpose-built centre for INNSIDE Manchester

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We’ll whisk you from London Manchester Science Festival to the centre of Manchester Manchester’s key sector strengths Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and the first programmable computer - in just 2 hours 9 minutes. Manchester is truly a city of firsts. This unique history created the depth and diversity we know today, as Manchester remains an industrial and business powerhouse with particular strengths in sectors such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing and creative and digital.

From city centre to city centre, These sectors and businesses are vital to our We implore you to get involved, bring your conference and meetings industry, helping to event into Manchester and be part of the generate £823 million economic impact, and programme, which will engage everyone: arrive refreshed and ready for action. showcasing Manchester’s strengths to over from young and old, to novices and Nobel one million delegates every year. Prize winners. Science will be celebrated on our streets, in our schools, in our labs and libraries, Manchester has recently been designated in our business parks and in our arts and ‘European City of Science’. This title exemplifies cultural venues; science on the telly, science the city’s position and aspiration within science on the tram and at our science festivals... Book in advance at virgintrains.com and the sectors it has particular strengths in. all inspiring the next generation of scientists, During this year a celebration of our scientific entrepreneurs and events experts. heritage and culture will embrace the city, showing the world why science has historically These important industries not only create and will continue to be, so important to this city jobs and wealth but develop expertise and to all our futures. allowing engagement with conference programs in Manchester.

visitmanchester.com/conference 9 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

The universities maintain a strong tradition of to grow its world-leading research based in research and development; and collaboration advanced materials science, which is with local industry, and as such, new and fundemental to all industrial sectors and the exciting projects are frequent. national economy.

One such example of the benefits of this Manchester’s prowess in the field of advanced collaboration is in the advancement of materials was a major contributor to the 14th graphene, the 2-D ‘wonder material’ that is International Symposium on Metal-Hydrogen set to revolutionise a huge number of diverse Systems, MH2014, which came to Greater applications from electronics to composites Manchester for the first time in its history in and flexible touchscreens. In 2004 The July 2014. The event brought 450 of the world's was the birthplace leading academics and young researchers to of graphene, leading to its discoverers being the region and saw approximately £1 million awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. of expenditure brought to the local economy.

To support the continued development of the In June 2015, The University of Manchester material £61 million is being invested into the will host Graphene Week, a key international National Graphene Institute, opening spring conference for scientists studying the substance. 2015, with a further £60 million going into the World leading companies are expected to Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. attend the four-day conference, bringing an Manchester will also be the new home of estimated £1 million to the local economy. The Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials Research (IAMR). The new institute To learn more about how your event can supported by industrial partners, will have its benefit and link in with Manchester’s strengths £235 million research centre sited at The in advanced manufacturing, contact the National Graphene Institute University of Manchester and will allow the UK Visit Manchester team. Advanced manufacturing

As the world’s first modern city, and the The advanced manufacturing sector in birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester is booming, with many world-class companies choosing to base their research, Manchester has a strong manufacturing design, development and manufacturing here. legacy. Today, the focus has shifted The likes of Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, from the cotton industry towards the Siemens, Hitachi, Thales and NXP all call field of advance manufacturing, where Manchester home, with many based in innovative technology is used to Park, the largest industrial park in Western Europe. enhance the manufacturing process. Supply chains are vital to manufacturers and At the heart of this sector are advanced Manchester’s central location, set within a materials, a key element to drive national and international transportation hub, innovation, supported by a number of puts the city closer to customers, suppliers and new opportunities. Global export markets are in research and collaboration initiatives. easy reach too thanks to , connected to over 200 destinations worldwide. Citylabs

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Manchester possesses some of the most with estimates predicting that a further 11,000 advanced digital production capabilities in Europe jobs will be created in the sector by 2020. The and a wealth of content creators in television, Space Project, St. John’s Quarter (Old Granada gaming and mobile. From TV production to Studios), The Shed (MMU) and the yet to be animation, website design to e-commerce, named digital hub at the Ashton old baths in advertising to multimedia communications, Tameside are all primed to be the next digital Manchester’s creative industries are thriving, media magnet. employing over 70,000 people across 6,000 businesses. Manchester is at the forefront of new ways of working, with world-class names Cosgrove Spurred in part by the introduction of a range Hall and Mackinnon & Saunders just two of the of media and digital sector tax reliefs in many local trendsetters in animation, VFX/SFX 2013/14, foreign content creators are flocking to and CGI. Manchester was also the second city the UK to take advantage of the new incentive, outside London to have an international with many choosing Manchester as a low-cost internet exchange (IXP), allowing ISPs and yet high-quality alternative to London. content providers to "peer" exchange data traffic between their networks. There are Key clusters drawing attention include now a total of three in the city. MediaCityUK, the largest purpose built media hub in Europe following £700 million of Full networking capability is available investment. The waterfront destination is home throughout the city centre and at all to the BBC, ITV, a new Coronation Street, digital employment locations within the conurbation. enterprise hub The Landing, over 200 SMEs, Being at the northern point of all of the UK’s and the University of ’s high-tech fibre rings, Manchester has access to a wide campus. With a combination of state-of-the-art range of internet transit and upstream conference, meeting and creative studio space bandwidth providers. for TV, radio and live performance - all using the latest AV and communication technology – the With a partnership approach across the can provide a balance of city-region, event planners can benefit from creativity and functionality to any event. Manchester’s strengths in the creative and digital sectors. To learn more contact the In the city centre, bohemian district the Visit Manchester team. Northern Quarter attracts digital innovators with its quirky personality, highly collaborative culture and lively atmosphere. A short walk MediaCityUK away, The Corridor houses two of the cities universities, where a variety of digital companies are drawn in by their ease of access to the city’s substantial talent pipeline. In total there are Creative and digital 7,200 creative and media students in the city region and another 6,000 on computer-related With over £3.5 billion of investment made by both the public and private sector courses. Both universities have a variety of in the last few years, no other European city has invested more in the creative meeting spaces available consisting of concert halls, conference spaces, lecture theatres and and digital sector than Manchester. The BBC and ITV made their confidence in meeting rooms. the region clear when they opened branches in the area, and all manner of innovative companies are following the trend, from content developers to Driven by a consistent influx of new talent, the those providing a variety of support services. sector continues to expand. New clusters are being launched and developed continuously,

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Health Science Centre (MAHSC), The University Manchester’s digital and IT clusters are also of Manchester offers an established and creating opportunities around eHealth and Life sciences successful hub that drives innovation in mHealth; a key factor in the city being the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and flagship ecosystem in Europe for mhealth Manchester’s healthcare industry has much to boast about, employing 163,000 therapies. The University boasts a collection applications. people in a sector that generates an annual GVA of £4.7 million. Housing Europe’s of contemporary and historical venues, with largest clinical academic campus following a billion pound investment, Manchester is up to 200 meeting rooms available year-round, Thanks to these impressive life science also home to world renowned medical research institutes including Europe’s that can cater for up to 1,000 delegates. credentials, the city has secured a number biggest cancer treatment centre and the largest clinical trials unit in the world. of high profile conferences including the A global leader in oncology, Manchester also International Conference of Urban Health has the world’s second biggest cancer centre, 2014. This global forum for health issues in Manchester is the city of choice for more than University; The Central Manchester University The Christie, treating more than 40,000 patients the urban environment, attracted over 200 biomedical companies, including Qiagen, Hospitals NHS Trust; the Biomedical Research a year and the largest clinical trial unit in the 1,000 delegates and is estimated to have AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Gen-Probe, ICON Centre; and Manchester Science Partnerships world. The hospital has been a global pioneer generated £1.8 million to the local economy. Development Solutions, Smerud, Shimadzu, (MSP), an internationally renowned science for many cancer treatments including Chiesi and Recipharm. park which houses over 170 companies. radiotherapy and the first use of cultured In 2016 Manchester looks forward to the XXIV bone marrow to leukaemia treatment. EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal The Corridor, a unique business location at the This inevitably attracts world-class medical Chemistry, which will bring 1,400 delegates heart of the city’s knowledge economy, is the talent. The University of Manchester is Aside from an expansive network of regional to the city and an estimated £3.3 million to largest academic campus in the UK and largest recognised as one of Europe’s leading centres hospitals, there are a number of respected the local economy. clinical campus in Europe. Covering some 243 for health science, ranking number one for healthcare research centres including the hectares, The Corridor houses two of the UK’s cancer, dentistry, nursing and midwifery and Manchester Wellcome Trust Clinical Research To learn more about how Visit Manchester can leading universities; The University of producing more than 5,000 medical graduates Facility, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, link in these fantastic sector strengths to your Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan each year. Through the Manchester Academic NowGen and the Core Technology Facility. event, contact the team.

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Due to its location and level of connectivity with national transport infrastructure, Manchester is one of the most accessible cities in the UK.

Trains Coach There are three main stations in the city centre: National Express and Megabus provide Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria. With direct services from all over the country into rail services from across the country including Chorlton Street Coach Station in the heart of London, Bournemouth, Bristol, Birmingham, the city centre. York, Edinburgh and Glasgow, getting here couldn’t be easier. Road Manchester is well connected to the rest of the Operators include: First TransPennine Express, UK via excellent motorway links. The M60 ring CrossCountry Trains, First Great Western, road connects the city to motorways north, and Virgin Trains south, east and west.

Journey times from: Journey times from: London 2hrs 9mins London 4hrs 5mins Edinburgh 3hrs 17mins Edinburgh 6hrs 4mins Birmingham 1hr 26mins Birmingham 1hr 55mins

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Airport app can be downloaded and is the Manchester Airport is the largest airport outside one-stop guide for flight and airport information. London and was voted UK Airport of the Year 2014 as awarded by the Airport Operators’ Manchester Airport offers excellent connections Association. With three terminals handling to the city centre and beyond with its regional over 22m passengers each year, Manchester railway station and Metrolink station onsite. Airport is the global gateway to the North of . Seventy airlines ensure Manchester Approximate journey times: is directly connected to over 200 destinations Dubai 7hrs 50mins around the world. Dublin 1hr Geneva 1hr 50mins Manchester Airport offers a whole host of Hong Kong 11hrs 55mins facilities and services to help ensure New York 8 hours hassle-free travel such as tax and duty free Paris 1hr 30mins savings, free WiFi for up to 60 minutes across all three terminals and Escape Lounges in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, which offer a tranquil For the latest information visit environment for those looking to complete manchesterairport.co.uk or follow Manchester Piccadilly some last minute business. The Manchester @manairport on Twitter.

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Bus Journey planning Getting around Manchester Within the city centre, Metroshuttle provides Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is a free ‘hop on, hop off’ service that links all the official public transport body for the city. of the main rail stations, shopping districts Its website has a wealth of information to Getting around the city is easy once you are here thanks to the fleet of buses, trains and business areas. It runs every ten minutes help you plan your journey, including details and trams. The compact nature of the city centre also makes walking a popular choice. from 7am - 7pm Monday to Saturday and of Park & Ride services, accessible transport, 10am - 6pm on Sundays. Across Greater bus service maps and a journey planner. Manchester, Arriva, First, Megabus and tfgm.com | @OfficialTfGM Stagecoach operate a comprehensive network to get you out and about. System One Want to travel on any bus? Or a combination Trains of bus and train, or even bus, train and tram? In addition to the inter-city links, the rail Why not purchase a System One Travelcard. network connects you to the neighbouring It covers a wide-reaching area from and towns and districts of Manchester including Bury in the north to and Altrincham Ashton-under-Lyne, Bolton, , in the south, Oldham and in the east Rochdale, Stockport and . to Standish and Wigan in the west. It can make your travel planning much simpler and save Trams you money too. The city’s Metrolink network is one of the most systemonetravelcards.co.uk | successful light rail systems in the UK, carrying @SystemOneTravel nearly 26 million passengers every year. With services every six to twelve minutes, it is a Manchester on foot great mode of transport. Don’t forget to Manchester is easily explored on foot, with purchase your ticket on the platform before you plenty of pedestrian-only areas. It is possible board. A new service connecting Manchester to navigate the main central location within Airport to the city centre opened in November 20 minutes. Use the walkit.com app for 2014 offering a fast and frequent connection. smartphones to plot your route. Look out for metrolink.co.uk | @MCRMetrolink the City Hosts who are on the streets seven days a week, 363 days a year, based in the Car parking main shopping districts of Market Street, In the city centre, NCP has over 13,000 car Exchange Square, , parking spaces across 43 sites, including a St Ann's Square and King Street. They are on number of exclusive parent and child bays and hand to guide visitors with directions, public green bays for vehicles with low emissions. transport information and details on events NCP have a pre-book service in Manchester, so taking place in the city centre. now you can guarantee a parking space before the journey begins. Parking with NCP in the Manchester maps city centre starts from just £1.60 an hour. Refer to the handy fold out map at the back ncp.co.uk | @ncpcarparks of the guide to help find your way around Greater Manchester. Visit Manchester can APCOA Parking is the UK's leading provider of also provide free city centre maps for event tailored parking solutions with an established organisers to ensure that every delegate presence in Manchester. APCOA Parking has makes the most of their time in Manchester. six car parks in including Manchester Piccadilly Station car park. Metrolink apcoa.co.uk | @ApcoaParking

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Manchester offers the perfect gateway to explore the rest of the North West. Whether it’s ambling through the quaint villages of the Lake District, taking a magical mystery tour of Liverpool or even following in the footsteps of the Romans in the stunning heritage city of Chester, extending your stay in the North West once business is over is a must.

Chester One of Britain’s most popular cities, its A county of contrasts, Lancashire offers bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere breath-taking countryside combined with make Chester an unforgettable short break bustling market towns and is home to the UK’s destination. The city is famous for many things best-loved holiday resort - , famous and attracts thousands of visitors each year for its Tower and Promenade and seven miles from all around the world. You can take a stroll of award-winning beaches. New additions around the most complete city walls in Britain bring an extra dimension to Blackpool’s first The Lake District exploring the towers, Eastgate Clock, the River class attractions including The Blackpool Tower Dee, the largest Roman Amphitheatre and the Eye. Fantastic world-class events include the UK’s oldest racecourse. Visit the city’s 1000 annual air show and the world famous year old cathedral, or just relax in Grosvenor Blackpool illuminations. All this alongside Park. It is also great for shopping with a unique family favourites including Blackpool Zoo two-tiered gallery of boutiques called The Rows. and the Pleasure Beach. visitchester.com visitlancashire.com

The Lake District Liverpool The Lake District is the most famous national Just 45 minutes from Manchester, Liverpool park in England. With its inspiring landscapes offers a number of museums, galleries and of mountains and lakes, ancient woodlands theatres to visit. Cultural highlights include the and forest, pretty villages and waterfalls, and Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and the Blackpool stunning coastlines it is the perfect place to Walker Art Gallery. The city sights can also be explore. This beautiful scenery has been an viewed from the famous Mersey Ferry, one of inspiration to writers such as Beatrix Potter the oldest ferry services in the world where and William Wordsworth. Renowned for its you can snap the trio of iconic buildings topped warm hospitality and quality food and drink, with liver birds and clock towers. A trip to the huge landscape supports a wide variety Liverpool wouldn't be complete without a visit of fresh produce with local cafés, traditional to the world famous Cavern Club on a Magical inns, hotels and restaurants offering the Mystery Tour. Finish your day with cocktails at freshest possible ingredients. the Hard Days Night Hotel. golakes.co.uk visitliverpool.com

Liverpool Chester

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With a proven track record of staging world-class conferences and events, Manchester delivers an exceptional delegate experience. Internationally recognised in a number of leading industry sectors, Manchester’s partnership approach with key city stakeholders enables your event to run smoothly whilst maximising opportunities.

The prospect of hosting a conference in a • Venue location service destination you may not be familiar with can • Accommodation booking service be a daunting task. Visit Manchester’s team of dedicated conference and meeting • Production of bid documentation and support professionals have local knowledge that is • Organisation of site visits second to none. They specialise in event • Social and partner programme planning planning and client support, saving you time • Advice on civic funding and ensuring your event will run smoothly. The team understands what you need to • Conference marketing support make a good event a great one. • Local expertise and industry knowledge • Team members with European language skills Visit Manchester provides a variety of free services to assist you in event planning • A dedicated professional to assist you from including: conception to completion

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The team, and the city as a whole for that matter, Sign up for our bi-monthly e-newsletter at take great pleasure in hosting events. With a visitmanchester.com/conference to ensure particular focus on the association and corporate you stay up-to-date with where the team are, markets, our conference and event specialists along with destination and venue news and work tirelessly with organisers so that they special offers. gain an understanding of your key objectives. Contact the team Meet the team Discover first-hand how Team Manchester The team have a regular presence at some can make your event a resounding success. of the most important trade shows in the UK, Europe and North America, so if you’re Call the team on: 0161 238 4597 planning to attend a trade show, get in touch Check out: visitmanchester.com/conference to arrange an appointment with the team. Follow us: @mcr_conf

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The following testimonials offer insight into how Visit Manchester can help you!

“The Venue Location Service at Visit Manchester is a perfect example of an events venue finding service at its finest. We have worked with Nicky and the team for several “With limited time, we needed to “Visit Manchester have ensured years and have been incredibly organise a corporate event and three very successful years for the impressed with the effort and dinner for medical delegates. I CIH Housing annual conference - outcome of their endeavours in contacted Visit Manchester in hope the largest gathering of our finding our company carefully rather than expectation, but within profession in Europe. Supporting selected venues for our training 24hrs Nicola had come back to me us at MIPIM, through the events and this year’s Awards with five venues that would meet accommodation service and through Ceremony in particular. Long may our needs. Nicola was brilliant and we have our working relationship continue.” made the process really easy. Both developed an excellent relationship the event and the meal were a huge “Saving me time and effort, Visit and work as a team to put on the John Gaughan, Director success and overall the experience Manchester were fantastic at pulling best event possible”. Finlay James was very positive”. together a choice of available venues for our event. Their local Sarah Payling, Event Director Marlon Hope, Project Manager, knowledge and professionalism Ocean Media Group Medical Technologies Evaluation ensured our event was a big Programme (MTEP) success, I would definitely use them again”

Claire Hughes, Account Manager AON

To learn how Visit Manchester can help your organisation call 0161 238 4597 or go to visitmanchester.com/conference

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Everything you need to make planning your event in Manchester easy.

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An iconic convention centre Max theatre 10,000 Max banqueting 4,000 Manchester Central is an award-winning venue Meeting rooms 28 in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities. Its vaulted arches and station clock have made Bedrooms n/a Manchester Central an iconic city feature for Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles over 130 years. With the capacity to handle Distance from city centre Incitycentre intimate corporate functions and large-scale Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1mile) conferences or exhibitions, the historic architecture Nearest motorway M602,J3(1.5miles) and state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Why Manchester Central Accessible venue Yes–full • Over 23,000 square meters of flexible space, Leisure No for 40 to over 10,000 delegates Air conditioning Available • Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity WIFI Freeofcharge for your event Green Tourism accredited No • Capacity for an auditorium to seat up to 10,000 ISO20121 certified Yes • Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests AIM accredited No • Over 2,500 bedrooms within a five minute walk and 7,500 across the wider city • Just 20 minutes from Manchester Airport and just over two hours by train from London to Manchester • At the heart of Manchester’s multi-modal transport network

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Central Hall (1 & 2 combined) 10,000 2,400 - 4,000 - 10,032 26.38 Central 3 - 4 combined (divisible) 140 36 42 60 - 117 3.37 Central 5, 6, 7 combined (divisible) 170 60 60 100 - 190 3.46 Central 8 80 24 30 40 - 70 3.46 Exchange Auditorium 804 - - - - 540 26 Exchange Hall 1,600 480 - 1,200 - 1,834 7.8 Exchange Room 1 80 24 36 40 - 68.4 3.29 Exchange 8, 9,10 combined (divisible) 400 150 - 270 - 604 3.47 Charter 1, 2, 3 combined (divisible) 800 240 60 510 - 951 4.89 Cobden 1, 2, 3, 4 combined (divisible) 341 102 36 160 450 579 3.18 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX (0161) 827 8735 | [email protected] | manchestercentral.co.uk | @mcr_central

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 EventCity Manchester Conference Centre Map ref: GM Map Map ref: F6 & The Pendulum Hotel Max theatre 12,000 Max theatre 280 Max banqueting 10,000 Max banqueting 120 Meeting rooms 5 Meeting rooms 18 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms 117 Distance from Mcr Airport 9.8miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9.5miles Distance from city centre 4.5miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station (4.2miles) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.4mile) Nearest motorway M60,J9(0.5mile) Nearest motorway M60 Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning No Air conditioning Available WIFI Chargeable WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited Yes

EventCity is an exhibition and events venue The unrivalled location boasts free parking with When searching for event or conference venues Renowned for their cutting-edge audio visual situated close to the M60 motorway. The second over 3,000 spaces, immediate access to the M60, in Manchester, the Manchester Conference Centre technology, Manchester Conference Centre has largest space outside of London; the venue offers excellent public transport links and over 60 is the leading venue for your business needs. a dedicated team of AV technicians on hand to over 28,000 square meters of versatile space restaurants and bars at intu - provide a range of solutions, from audio across four inter-connecting halls presenting an Britain’s most successful shopping and leisure Drill down to business in one of the 18 diverse recording to live video streaming and editing. ideal blank canvas for exhibitions, conferences destination. EventCity visitors can also enjoy the conference rooms, ranging from small and events. benefits of accommodation on the doorstep plus syndicate rooms to the larger conference For those travelling from afar, guests can choose a range of superb leisure facilities nearby at the suites accommodating up to 280 delegates. to stay in the centre’s own hotel, the 117-bedroom The hall comes with an intricate lighting and Trafford Quays Leisure Village. The conference centre also boasts two Pendulum Hotel which offers an ideal place to AV system, carpet and star cloth. The in-house professionally tiered theatres ideal for formal kick-back and catch up on a few emails after a catering team can prepare up to 5,000 dinners presentations and training. long day in the boardroom. of the highest standard.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Hall 1 2,500 850 - 2,200 3,000 3,566 6 Pioneer Theatre 280 - - - - 199 3.7 Hall 2 2,000 800 - 1,800 2,500 2,761 6 CottonTheatre 120 - - - - 114 3.7 Hall 3 12,000 4,500 - 10,000 13,000 16,000 8.5 Pioneer Room 270 90 48 120 300 259 4.6 Hall 4 5,000 1,800 - 4,000 5,500 5,850 6 Leader Suite 100 50 30 60 80 97 2.7 There are additional event spaces available at this venue Conference Room 1 70 28 28 30 60 58 2.4 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, , Manchester, M41 7TB (0161) 955 8181 | [email protected] | (0161) 870 9800 | [email protected] | eventcity.co.uk | @EventCityUK manchesterconferencecentre.co.uk | @MCRConference

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 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly Map ref: F4

Conveniently located within a minute’s walk from Max theatre 170 Piccadilly railway station, the hotel offers 15 Max banqueting 130 modern and stylish meeting rooms with breakout Meeting rooms 15 areas. Each room is designed for productivity, technology and spatial orientation, with floods Bedrooms 285 of daylight, enhanced fresh air-conditioning, Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles sound proofed walls, complimentary WiFi access Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre and Apple iMacs. The first floor has 14 meeting Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.1mile) rooms for up to 170 guests theatre style. Eleven Nearest motorway M602,J3(2.5miles) of these rooms have the ability to fully divide, featuring sound proofed partition walls ideal for Parking Yes–chargeable flexible syndicates. Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full The spacious breakout area offers space for Leisure Yes delegate registration, coffee breaks, exhibitions, Air conditioning Available lunches and pre-dinner drinks. All rooms on the WIFI Freeofcharge first floor are suitably designed as private dining, wedding and party spaces for a maximum of Green Tourism accredited Silveraward 130 for dinner. AIM accredited Yes

The stunning SkyLounge is located on the 11th floor and flooded with natural light from floor to ceiling panoramic windows. The room offers an outside balcony area providing a unique location for meetings, dinners, weddings, BBQ’s and social parties for up to 60 guests.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT SkyLounge 40 24 24 40 60 81.8 2.3 Palaces 170 78 70 130 200 184.8 3.1 Brodick & Cawdor 77 30 36 50 90 89.7 3.1 Barony & Glamis 66 30 26 46 75 75.0 3.1 Inveraray to Borthwick 70 48 33 65 48 76.8 3.1 Atholl & Linlithgow 105 42 52 62 130 116.1 3.1 Scone & Linlithgow 120 42 52 66 140 135.3 3.1 Balmoral & Inveraray 36 18 14 30 40 37.8 3.1 Borthwick & Holyrood 36 18 14 30 40 37.8 3.1 Dunstaffnage 14 6 8 8 18 20.7 3.1 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

One Piccadilly Place,1 Auburn Street, Manchester, M1 3DG (0161) 242 1000 | [email protected] | manchesterpiccadilly.doubletree.com |@DoubleTreeMCR

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 Hilton Manchester Deansgate Map ref: C5

Situated within the lower 23 floors of the stunning Max theatre 600 47-storey Beetham Tower, this contemporary hotel Max banqueting 550 presents an iconic landmark on Manchester’s Meeting rooms 11 impressive skyline. Just 25 minutes from Manchester Airport, this modern hotel offers Bedrooms 279 stunning views from floor-to-ceiling windows Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles of Manchester’s constantly changing cityscape. Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Deansgate(0.2mile) Host a business meeting in one of eleven Nearest motorway M602,J3(2.5miles) contemporary meeting rooms for up to 600 delegates. Stay connected with WiFi access in the Parking Yes–chargeable fully equipped business centre or upgrade to an Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Executive Room or Suite for Executive Lounge Accessible venue Yes–full access including free continental breakfast, Leisure Yes canapés, drinks and complimentary high-speed Air conditioning Available Internet access. WIFI Available Catch up with colleagues at Podium Bar and Green Tourism accredited No indulge in a delicious meal before savouring AIM accredited Yes cool evening cocktails at Cloud 23. With its contemporary design, superb drinks menu and stylish soundtrack, Cloud 23 has an atmosphere like no other. Work out in the hotels LivingWell gym, refresh in the steam room or sauna and rejuvenate with a range of spa treatments at the hotel’s fabulous Spa 303. Delegates can also enjoy the 20-metre indoor pool with underwater viewing panels or unwind in the poolside whirlpool.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Deansgate Suite 600 450 - 550 600 588 7 Deansgate Sections 1, 2 & 3 200 100 80 120 200 197 7 Meeting Rooms 1 - 4 25 - 14 - - 28 3.1 Meeting Rooms 2, 3 & 4 90 56 30 70 - 83 3.1 Meeting Rooms 8 & 9 90 56 30 70 - 83 3.1 Boardroom 40 - 20 20 - 38 3.1 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ (0161) 870 1600 | [email protected] | manchesterdeansgate.hilton.com | @HiltonMCR

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 The Place Aparthotel Map ref: G4

Boasting all the functional space of a 19th century Max theatre 250 warehouse, The Place Aparthotel is ideal for Max banqueting 250 hosting modern business meetings and private Meeting rooms 5 events. This Grade II listed building is conveniently located in a prime city centre location just a few Bedrooms 107 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly station, and lends Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles itself to single day events and residential Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre conferences alike. Delegates can also benefit from Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.1mile) one and two bedroom apartments, offering Nearest motorway M602,J3(5.6miles) spacious accommodation with all the amenities of a four star hotel, including an onsite car park. Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable The Place Aparthotel won the ‘Serviced Apartments Accessible venue Yes–full of the Year’ award at the Manchester Tourism Leisure Yes Awards 2014. Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge The Place’s unique Atrium, Pennine room and Bistro provide light and airy spaces for Green Tourism accredited No atmospheric drinks receptions and conferences, AIM accredited Yes while the Manchester, London and Piccadilly suites provide flexible solutions for a range of purposes and delegate numbers. In addition Deluxe apartments can be provided for smaller meetings.

Whether you require a banquet or light refreshments, the skilled kitchen team can create bespoke menu options to suit all tastes and budgets. With a dedicated in-house event coordinator assigned to your conference or event, professionalism and attention to detail comes as a standard.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT The Bistro 250 120 40 250 400 450 4.1 The Pennine Room 180 100 40 120 200 292 4.1 Manchester Suite 60 35 26 - 50 53 2.3 London Suite - - 12 - - 22 2.3 Piccadilly Suite - - 10 - - 21 2.3

Ducie Street, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2TP (0161) 778 7500 | [email protected] | theplaceaparthotel.com | @ThePlaceHotel

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 Radisson Blu Edwardian Map ref: D4

In Manchester’s most celebrated building, the Max theatre 450 Free Trade Hall, the Radisson Blu Edwardian is Max banqueting 280 one of Manchester’s finest luxury hotels, offering Meeting rooms 22 263 bedrooms and suites just moments from Manchester Central. Bedrooms 263 Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles The hotel’s 22 flexible meeting rooms can host Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre events for up to 500 delegates with meeting Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1mile) spaces where everything you need is close by and Nearest motorway M60,J17(1mile) event managers are at your service from your first enquiry to the moment you leave. Complimentary Parking Nearby–chargeable WiFi is available throughout the hotel for guests; Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable all-inclusive meeting packages are offered along Accessible venue Yes–full with the “Points for Planners” loyalty scheme. Leisure Yes Air conditioning Available The hotel offers a health club, swimming pool WIFI Freeofcharge and Sienna Spa as a blissful urban hideaway. Through the hotel’s soaring lobby, Alto is a Green Tourism accredited Goldaward relaxed alternative for dress-down dining all day AIM accredited Yes whilst Opus One bar and restaurant showcases the season’s best British ingredients.

The Radisson Blu Edwardian is committed to reducing the environmental impact of meetings and events, meaning a clearer conscience for event planners – whatever the size and style of your event.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Hallé Conference & 450 220 90 280 500 357 3.6 Banqueting Suite Walters Suite 80 36 32 - 70 106.4 2.25 Stanley / Livingstone 100 56 32 - 100 125 2.1 Dickens / Thackeray 80 36 32 - 70 106.4 2.25 Pankhurst 70 25 18 - 70 88 2.25 Peterloo / Hunt / Bamford - - 16 - 30 34 2.1 Peel / Disraeli / Gladstone 30 14 14 - 30 36 2.25 Codben / Bright / Villiers - - 12 - - 24 2.1 Kenney / Mursell / Collier - - 10 - - 28.8 2.1 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP (0161) 835 9929 | [email protected] | radissonblu-edwardian.com | @RBEhotels

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  Bolton Whites Hotel & Events Copthorne Hotel Manchester Map ref: GM Map Map ref: Quays Map

Max theatre 1,500 Max theatre 160 Max banqueting 1,200 Max banqueting 120 Meeting rooms 57 Meeting rooms 5 Bedrooms 125 Bedrooms 166 Distance from Mcr Airport 26miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles Distance from city centre 15miles Distance from city centre 2.5miles Nearest railway station (0.1mile) Nearest railway station SalfordCrescent(1mile) Nearest motorway M61,J6(0.1miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(1mile) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Available Green Tourism accredited Bronzeaward Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited No

Bolton Whites Hotel is the perfect choice for Club. The hotel is also home to Michelin star The Copthorne Hotel Manchester is situated in a There is a Metrolink tram stop opposite the hotel, conferences and events, from small board chef Paul Heathcote and his team, who cater for picturesque location overlooking the waterfront and the airport, motorways and the main railway meetings through to large events, exhibitions all aspects of the venue, including two onsite and offers convenient access to Manchester city station in the city are all within easy reach. The and large scale concerts; the venue can restaurants. centre. This hotel is popular for its customer hotel is also within close proximity of the stadium accommodate it all. With over 50 meeting and service, modern facilities and the warm welcome of Manchester United Football Club and offers pre events suites, the flexible venue is capable of The hotel is situated less than a minute from the that guests receive. and post-match dining throughout the football holding up to 3,000 delegates. M61 motorway and within easy reach of season. For meetings, conferences, product Manchester city centre. Bolton Whites Hotel offers Guests can take advantage of complimentary launches, training courses and private occasions The hotel offers 125 modern and spacious complimentary car parking, with over 2,500 spaces onsite car parking and the hotel restaurant and the Copthorne Hotel Manchester can provide a bedrooms, with many overlooking the Macron and free of charge WiFi throughout the venue. bar. Clipper’s Brasserie serves contemporary perfect venue. The hotel also holds a wedding Stadium, home to Bolton Wanderers Football British cuisine in a relaxed setting. license and can accommodate weddings of all sizes within the spacious function rooms.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Premier Suite 1,500 700 OnRequest 1,200 2,500 2,278 7.5 Heritage Suite 160 90 70 120 150 - - Lion of Vienna 550 160 60 400 650 609 2.75 McCallum Suite - - 20 - - - - Platinum Suite 450 200 70 320 600 549 2.7 Regents Suite 75 35 40 50 70 - - Wanderers Suite 100 80 30 100 150 198 2.7 Kings Suite 75 35 40 50 70 - - Chairman’s Suite 80 60 20 70 100 162 3.6 Chandlers Suite 40 20 25 65 75 - - There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Clippers Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3BP Macron Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6SF (0161) 873 7321 | [email protected] | (0844) 248 2345 | [email protected] | boltonwhiteshotel.co.uk | @boltonwhiteshtl millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornemanchester | @CopthorneMAN

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  Manchester INNSIDE Manchester Map ref: Quays Map Map ref: D6

Max theatre 350 Max theatre 220 Max banqueting 300 Max banqueting 140 Meeting rooms 11 Meeting rooms 4 Bedrooms 133 Bedrooms 208 Distance from Mcr Airport 7.8miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8.3miles Distance from city centre 2.9miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(2.9miles) Nearest railway station Deansgate(0.2mile) Nearest motorway M60,J12 Nearest motorway M56,J3A(1.9miles) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure Yes Air conditioning Yes Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Located on the doorstep of football references to football throughout. Guests will be This stunning new hotel (opening in May 2015) INNSIDE Manchester offers a selection of flexible stadium, the home of Manchester United, Hotel inspired by the unique interior design and use stands in the heart of the vibrant First Street spaces, all conveniently dominating the first floor, Football provides a relaxed, friendly and of space. The stunning rooftop event space and development, located in the centre of Manchester. suitable for all types of corporate and social welcoming environment where people can football pitch with retractable roof mean all The hotel is within close proximity of Deansgate events. Each of the spaces benefits from natural come together to share a memorable and guests have an experience they will never forget. and Manchester Central and its privileged location daylight, complimentary WiFi and built-in vibrant experience with football at its heart. Maximise your performance in one of the eleven allows easy access to Manchester’s transport links audio-visual equipment and they can meeting rooms. Whether a boardroom meeting including, Deansgate and Oxford Road rail accommodate up to 220 people. With 133 bedrooms, natural daylight and floor in one of the bespoke Owners Rooms, or a dinner stations, and Manchester Airport. to ceiling windows, the hotel has been designed for up to 350 in the Stadium Suite, Hotel Football as a fresh, contemporary venue using subtle will make sure your event is pitch perfect.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Stadium Suite 350 150 - 260 500 359.5 - Chadwick (A+B) 220 100 80 140 250 200 - Players’ Lounge 120 80 - 120 150 236.3 - Kendal 75 30 30 60 70 70 - Heaven 120 90 - 90 180 191 - Foster 50 18 20 30 40 49 - Owners Room - - 16 - - 32 - Walton 35 16 20 25 30 44 - OTSC - 120 - 200 600 356.2 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

99 , M16 0SZ 1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP (0161) 751 0430 | [email protected] | hotelfootball.com | @hotelfootballuk [email protected] | melia.com | @InnsideMANC

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  Hotel Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa Map ref: C3 Map ref: G5

Max theatre 400 Max theatre 250 Max banqueting 280 Max banqueting 220 Meeting rooms 10 Meeting rooms 14 Bedrooms 165 Bedrooms 338 Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9.1miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Victoria(1mile) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.2mile) Nearest motorway M602,J1(3miles) Nearest motorway M602,J1(6miles) Parking Yes–chargeable Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Free&chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure Yes Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Available WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited Bronzeaward Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited Yes

The offers the ultimate in comfort, All meeting rooms are individually climate- Conveniently located in the city centre, the your delegates. All meeting rooms and break-out leisure and cuisine, as well as boasting extensive controlled, with easy access to all public facilities Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa is an ideal areas have complimentary WiFi and extra conference, exhibition and business resources. including cloakrooms and telephones. Broadband venue for meetings and business events. dedicated bandwidth available. The dedicated conference area, with exclusive and wireless internet technology is available Macdonald Manchester Hotel is one of the most entrance at street level, allows for exhibition throughout the hotel. The Lowry Hotel also flexible conference venues in Manchester, ideal for Each of the stunning 338 bedrooms boasts 28m2, exclusivity. All function suites are equipped offers an in-house kosher catering service. meetings, banqueting, training and events. There flat screen TV, broadband access, a box of with the latest technology, and events can be are 14 state-of-the-art meeting spaces housed on a complimentary hot drinks, laptop safe, docking tailor-made to accommodate a maximum of 600 dedicated floor with extra room for break-outs, station, enormous picture windows and plenty of delegates. There are 10 dedicated meeting spaces, networking and dining. Add to that all-inclusive work space. At the end of the day, guests can relax many of which can be combined to suit your needs. Meeting@delegate packages, and you'll find in the leisure club and spa before enjoying a competitive pricing and the capability to design delicious meal in the AA Rosette Scottish Steak your event to meet both the needs of you and Club restaurant.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Grand Ballroom 400 150 - 280 600 360 3.8 Piccadilly Suite 250 120 35 220 300 258 2.4 Ballroom 1 175 80 40 130 250 180 3.8 Meeting Room 11 62 40 30 50 60 93 2.4 Ballroom 2 125 70 40 130 130 180 3.8 Meeting Rooms 3, 5, 7 45 24 28 30 40 63 2.4 Meeting Rooms 1 - 8 30 12 16 20 30 33.7 2.86 Meeting Rooms 18 - 12 12 15 34 2.4 Meeting Room 7 & 8 (combined) 80 36 38 80 80 91 2.86 1A, 1B, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10 Meeting Room 4 45 24 26 40 50 63 2.4 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue 91 London Road, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AR 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Salford, Manchester, M3 5LH (0844) 879 9088 | [email protected] | (0161) 827 4000 | [email protected] | thelowryhotel.com | @thelowryhotel macdonaldhotels.co.uk/manchester | @MacManchester

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  Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel The Mere Golf Resort & Spa Map ref: E4 Map ref: GM Map

Max theatre 800 Max theatre 700 Max banqueting 650 Max banqueting 550 Meeting rooms 10 Meeting rooms 5 Bedrooms 280 Bedrooms 81 Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre 15miles Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.3mile) Nearest railway station Knutsford(3miles) Nearest motorway M60,J1(5miles) Nearest motorway M6,J19(1mile) Parking Yes–chargeable Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure Yes Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Available Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel is a 4 star ballroom and 280 modern bedrooms which are The 81 bedroom hotel includes ten suites and exhibitions, team building events and formal venue boasting some of the largest and most the perfect space for delegates to relax post-event. expansive conference and banqueting facilities for dinners, with a wide range of suites and meeting flexible meeting spaces in the heart of Manchester Meeting planners can take advantage of the up to 550 guests. rooms available. The James Braid Suite, which city centre, whether you are looking to hold a loyalty programme, Le Club Meetings, available is perfect for an exclusive event, holding up to large conference, event or smaller meeting. to all meeting agents and corporate companies There is also an award-winning Spa & Health Club 550 delegates for a reception or dinner and has Natural daylight, complimentary WiFi throughout, organising events and conferences of any size. with a 20-metre indoor pool and thermal zone, stunning views of the Mere lake. The George flexible break out areas and a dedicated meeting Located just a five minute walk from Piccadilly which is surrounded by an 18 hole Championship Duncan Suite can accommodate up to 200 host all come within the package to ensure that railway station, ten minutes from major golf course and the Cheshire countryside. The delegates theatre style and has its own bar, your event runs smoothly. motorway links and just over nine miles from contemporary meeting and event facilities can lounge area and connecting syndicate room. Manchester Airport the hotel has secure on-site accommodate conferences, business meetings, The hotel has recently undergone an extensive car parking available. refurbishment including a fully refurbished

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT International 800 360 - 650 1,500 813.5 6.4 The James Braid Suite 700 350 - 550 600 682 4 Park Suite 130 80 50 130 200 154 3.2 The George Duncan Suite 200 70 40 120 200 137 2.5 Park Lane 60 30 24 50 70 62.2 3.5 The Mere Suite 150 100 40 80 150 254 4 Senate Suite 100 48 30 80 120 91.2 2.5 Executive Boardroom 30 14 22 22 30 30 2.5 Executive Suite 100 48 28 80 120 66 2.4 George Duncan Boardroom 30 14 18 20 30 38.5 2.34 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH Chester Road, Mere, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6LJ (0844) 815 9024 | [email protected] | mercuremanchester.co.uk | @mercuremanchest (01565) 830155 | [email protected] | themereresort.co.uk | @LifeatMere

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  The Midland Hotel The Palace Hotel Map ref: D5 Map ref: E5

Max theatre 700 Max theatre 1,000 Max banqueting 620 Max banqueting 800 Meeting rooms 11 Meeting rooms 19 Bedrooms 312 Bedrooms 275 Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.2mile) Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.1mile) Nearest motorway M602,J3(0.5mile) Nearest motorway M62,J22(3miles) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure Yes –offsite Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited Goldaward Green Tourism accredited Goldaward AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

This historic Edwardian hotel is set in the heart of Conference facilities consist of eleven versatile The Palace Hotel is a fabulous Grade II listed to 1000 guests and with a highly flexible range Manchester, within minutes of major road meeting and event rooms including the Alexandra building and an iconic landmark in Manchester. of purpose built meeting and seminar rooms, networks and rail links with direct services from Suite, capable of holding up to 700 delegates Located in the heart of the city opposite Oxford The Palace Hotel can provide the ideal space for London and Edinburgh. Situated opposite theatre style and The Trafford Suite, located on the Road railway station and next to the Palace conferences, meetings, exhibitions, gala dinners, Manchester Central, makes it the ideal venue to ground floor and able to accommodate 200 guests Theatre, The Palace Hotel is within easy walking Christmas party’s and weddings. stay at if attending events held there. for a dinner. The hotel provides the scope and distance of Manchester’s chic bars, restaurants capacity for any event, from the most high profile and city centre attractions. Our highly skilled event co-ordinators and staff The Midland offers 312 en-suite, air conditioned AGM to informal meetings. Complimentary high will provide you with the personal and rooms, a large open lounge bar and a choice of speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel. With 275 fully equipped and air-conditioned professional service to ensure that every event dining options including the 4AA Rosette rated The bedrooms and suites, the largest hotel event is delivered at the highest level. French by Simon Rogan and 2AA Rosette rated Mr space in Manchester that can accommodate up Coopers House & Garden also by Simon Rogan.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Alexandra Suite 700 300 - 620 750 696.4 3 The Grand Room 1,000 700 - 800 1,000 885 7 Trafford Suite 240 100 50 200 300 246.1 5.3 Buckingham Suite 250 120 50 250 300 415 3.7 Derby Suite 130 70 44 96 150 114.5 4 Whitworth Suite 200 100 40 180 200 285 5.5 Stanley Suite 100 60 40 80 160 181 4.7 Directors Suite 100 60 40 80 100 109 5 Lancaster Suite 90 40 34 40 80 75.6 4.3 Palace 6 60 32 20 - 30 50 4.8

There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue.

Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS (0161) 288 1111 | [email protected] | palacehotelmanchestercity.co.uk | @Palacemcr (0161) 236 3333 | [email protected] | qhotels.co.uk | @TheMidlandq

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  Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre Ramada Manchester, Salford Quays Map ref: E1 Map ref: Quays Map

Max theatre 220 Max theatre 150 Max banqueting 180 Max banqueting 120 Meeting rooms 7 Meeting rooms 5 Bedrooms 252 Bedrooms 142 Distance from Mcr Airport 11miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre 2miles Nearest railway station Victoria(0.3mile) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(2miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(2.1miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(0.5mile) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure No Air conditioning Yes Air conditioning Available WIFI FreeofCharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited Goldaward Green Tourism accredited Bronzeaward AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited No

Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre has a and training courses. The modern bedrooms The Ramada Manchester, Salford Quays, offers Located a short walk from Old Trafford and great location, just a short walk from Manchester’s are complemented by stylish open plan public Day Delegate and 24 Hour Packages to suit most MediaCityUK, two miles from Piccadilly railway bustling shops and boutiques as well as the areas including the restaurant and bar which budgets. The hotel offers five fully flexible meeting station and half a mile from the M602, Ramada business district of Spinningfields, with the city’s were refurbished in December 2014. rooms ideal for any event type and can Manchester, Salford Quays is a well connected and Manchester Victoria Train accommodate up to 150 guests offering a whole and convenient place to conduct business. Station situated directly opposite. The function rooms at the hotel offer all the host of features and benefits, including: 142 facilities an event organiser could require, bedrooms; free WiFi; free day delegate parking; The 252 spacious bedrooms including six suites including varying room layouts and essentials flat screen TV; LCD projector, screen, flipchart and 10 accessible rooms boast impressive floor to such as WiFi and AV equipment included in the provided; delegate stationery; flexible, quality ceiling windows offering superb views of the city price. A unique facility is the terrace which can dining options; unlimited tea, coffee and snacks. scape. With the ability to offer up to 158 twin be used for pre-dinner drinks and barbeques as rooms, the hotel is ideal for residential meetings well as small team building activities.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Victoria 1, 2 & 3 220 130 32 180 250 202 3.96 Songbird (1) 100 42 36 60 100 109 2.7 Piccadilly 70 35 24 50 100 83 3.96 Supernova (2) 42 24 18 30 42 38 2.7 Castlefield 30 21 16 24 40 35 3.96 Wonderwall (3) 42 24 18 30 42 39 2.7 Deansgate 24 14 12 16 30 41 3.96 Cinnamon (4) 42 24 18 30 42 37 2.7 Trinity 18 - 10 - - 21 3.96 Factory Suite (5) 47 24 18 30 47 41 2.7 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

4 , Manchester, M4 4EW (0161) 832 6565 | [email protected] | Trafford Road, Salford Quays, M5 3AW parkinn.co.uk/hotel-manchester | @parkinnmanc (0161) 876 5305 | [email protected] | ramadasalfordquays.com | @ramadasalford

52 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 53 HOTELS HOTELS

  Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel Thistle Manchester City Centre, The Portland Map ref: D3 Map ref: F4

Max theatre 400 Max theatre 300 Max banqueting 360 Max banqueting 220 Meeting rooms 9 Meeting rooms 9 Bedrooms 203 Bedrooms 204 Distance from Mcr Airport 9.6miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9.6miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Victoria(0.6mile) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.3miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(1.9miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(3miles) Parking Yes–chargeable Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes–offsite Leisure Yes Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Available WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited Yes

Located opposite the prestigious No1 Deansgate Situated in close proximity to Manchester Located in the heart of the city just minutes from The meeting spaces can be used for team and Harvey Nichols, the four star Renaissance International Airport and with Victoria and Piccadilly railway station and in the hub of the meetings, training sessions, presentations, Manchester City Centre Hotel is truly in the heart Piccadilly train stations both just a short walk city’s transport system. This hotel offers an ideal interviews, private dining, breakout areas and of this energetic city. With a dedicated conference away, the Renaissance Manchester City Centre venue for business meetings, events and syndicate rooms. Choose from a wide variety and banqueting floor, this 203 bedroom hotel Hotel provides excellent public transport links. celebratory occasions. The largest function room, of refreshments, including healthy options, and features one of the largest conference venues in Also benefiting from easy road access and the Lakeland Suite, can host up to 300 delegates make use of the Portland Street Restaurant and the city, able to cater for 400 delegates. providing secure onsite parking, this hotel is an theatre style, or 200 for a dinner dance (also bar. Complimentary super-fast WiFi is available ideal choice for both business and leisure travel. divisible into three individual spaces). There are throughout the hotel as well as a dedicated nine meeting rooms in total suitable for all Events team who are on hand to assist you occasions. The Portland is an elegant Victorian from start to finish. building and one of Manchester’s premier CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) hotels and wedding venues. SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) Medici 400 250 100 360 380 381 3.3 SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Galileo 100 70 48 180 200 300.4 3.3 Lakeland Suite 300 144 - 220 300 278 3 Michelangelo 110 80 45 150 140 208.6 3.3 Windermere Suite 100 40 25 60 100 97 3 Bernini & El Greco / 70 36 40 60 60 86.3 2.8 Raphael & Vasari Buttermere Suite 65 30 25 50 65 73 3 Bernini/El Greco/Raphael/Vasari 40 18 20 30 30 42 2.8 Mercer Room 30 18 16 20 30 45 2.2 as individual suites Manchester Room 20 - 16 20 20 35 2.3 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Blackfriars Street, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2EQ (0161) 831 6000 | [email protected] | RenaissanceManchester.co.uk | 3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP @RenManchester (0871) 376 9026 | [email protected] | thistle.com/manchester | @PortlandThistle

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Looking for a venue for your event? With access to over 250 venues we’ll find the perfect venue for your conference or event. To find out more call the team now on 0161 238 4597. visitmanchester.com/conference

56 visitmanchester.com/conference UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES The Bridgewater Hall Map ref: D5

The Bridgewater Hall is Manchester’s iconic and Max theatre 1,800 prestigious international concert venue. It was Max banqueting 240 designed to provide the best possible space for Meeting rooms 5 music, whilst also providing a unique and exciting environment for a diverse range of events. Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Situated in the heart of the city centre, its location Distance from city centre Incitycentre combines a setting steeped in history with an Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.2mile) architecturally stunning, contemporary and Nearest motorway M602,J3(2miles) innovative building. Adjacent to Manchester Central, with excellent links to hotels and public Parking Nearby–chargeable transport, the venue offers beautiful spaces for a Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable range of events; from intimate meetings to large Accessible venue Yes–full scale conferences, filming locations and Leisure No exhibitions, to elaborate receptions. Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge The in-house bars and catering team offer an extensive range of options, from simple Green Tourism accredited No breakfasts and buffets, to full banqueting menus AIM accredited Yes and canapés. The technical team can provide equipment for all your audio visual needs and ensure that your event runs smoothly. The conference and events team offer a professional and personal approach from start to finish, always aiming to exceed expectations and bring your ideas and inspiration to life.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Auditorium 1,800 - - - - Irregular - Barbirolli room 250 136 - 170 250 280 3.3 Circle Foyer - - - 240 500 Irregular - Charles Hallé room 50 32 34 40 50 88 3.3 Green room 40 24 18 30 40 42 3.1

Lower , Manchester, M2 3WS (0161) 950 0000 | [email protected] | bridgewater-hall.co.uk | @BridgewaterConf

58 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 59 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Central Library Map ref: D4

Manchester’s most exclusive meeting and Max theatre 60 event spaces at the centre of the city Max banqueting 48 Meeting rooms 6 The balance of open space and original furniture within the Central Library rooms creates a truly Bedrooms n/a inspirational backdrop to any corporate event. Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Steeped in heritage and bathed in natural light, Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre these rooms provide a truly individual setting Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.5mile) to any business meeting. Nearest motorway M60,J5(5miles) The Committee Room, featuring the names of Parking Nearby–chargeable key figures in Central Library’s history scribed Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable on the heritage panelled walls, and the Chief Accessible venue Yes–full Librarian’s Office, the most distinct of all rooms Leisure No at Central Library, are both perfect for intimate Air conditioning No business meetings and private dinners. WIFI Freeofcharge If you’re looking for an adaptable space to Green Tourism accredited No suit your event, the contemporary Meeting AIM accredited No Rooms are flexible and can be booked individually or combined.

This Grade II listed building is easily accessible by Manchester’s multi-modal transport network, with every amenity on its doorstep.

Let this unique architectural masterpiece inspire your most forward thinking minds.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Chief Librarian’s Office - - 18 - 30 47 - Reception Room - - 14 - 40 49 - Committee Room -- - 22 - 40 73 - Meeting Room 1 60 30 24 40 60 68 - Meeting Room 2 60 30 30 48 80 71 - Meeting Room 3 60 30 30 48 80 69 -

St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD (0161) 827 7661 | [email protected] | manchester.gov.uk/info/500138/central_library

60 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 61 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Emirates Old Trafford Map ref: Quays Map

Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning Max theatre 1,200 conference and events venue, encapsulating Max banqueting 1,000 state-of-the-art facilities and customisable space. Meeting rooms 34 The Point is a sustainable venue which can cater Bedrooms 68 for a variety of events and has capacity for between Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles 100 and 1,200 delegates. An elevated glass-fronted Distance from city centre 3miles suite with a balcony overlooking the famous Old Nearest railway station Piccadilly(3miles) Trafford cricket pitch, the suite offers seven metre Nearest motorway M60,J7(3miles) headroom with no pillars to impede the view. Parking Yes–freeofcharge The Pavilion encompasses everything that Emirates Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Old Trafford represents, with the original facade Accessible venue Yes–full from 149 years ago now framed by a modern Leisure No cutting edge facility. The Pavilion accommodates Air conditioning Available up to 700 delegates, utilising eight suites and nine WIFI Freeofcharge executive boxes. The AJ Bell Players & Media Centre provides additional venue space. Green Tourism accredited Goldaward AIM accredited Yes Accommodation is available on site at the Old Trafford Lodge. Emirates Old Trafford is located next to the Metrolink and offers car parking for over 800 spaces.

As winners of the Gold Business Tourism award from the VisitEngland Awards 2014, you can expect your event to be iconic.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT The Point 1,200 720 - 1,000 1,300 1,125 7.4 3 sections of The Point 1,000 520 - 720 1,000 839 7.4 2 sections of The Point 650 320 126 450 800 528 7.4 1 section of The Point 300 160 90 220 300 283 7.4 Executive box (9) - - 14 - - 24.6 2.8 1864 suite 200 120 64 200 210 215.25 3.4 Williams BMW suite 80 48 33 70 85 98 2.4 Brown Shipley Club suite 60 40 26 50 60 72 2.4 Board room - - 24 - - 51.6 3.4 Members suite 180 96 40 240 400 438.82 3.1 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Talbot Road, Old Trafford, M16 0PX (0161) 282 4020 | [email protected] | emiratesoldtrafford.co.uk | @EmiratesOT

62 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 63 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Map ref: E2

The Manchester Cafe in the heart of the city Max theatre n/a centre is the largest Hard Rock in the UK, with Max banqueting 100 an awe inspiring collection of authentic music Meeting rooms 2 memorabilia. Bedrooms n/a Famous for throwing parties that rock! Hard Rock Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Cafe Manchester will deliver what you want, Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre when you want it. Anything from corporate Nearest railway station Victoria(0.1mile) events to weddings and much more! Nearest motorway M602,J2(2miles) From an intimate unplugged meeting to a full- Parking Nearby–chargeable blown production, Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable unique and comprehensive resources allow Accessible venue Yes–full you to execute an exceptional event in an Leisure No extraordinary venue. Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge We accommodate everything from black tie to black leather, so come as you are and we’ll Green Tourism accredited No handle the rest. AIM accredited No

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Exclusive Use - 100 - 100 450 Irregular Irregular Mezzanine - - - 30 80 Irregular Irregular

The Printworks, Manchester, M4 2BS (0161) 831 6700 | [email protected] | hardrock.com/manchester | @HardRockCafeMCR

64 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 65 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES The Lowry Map ref: Quays Map

The Lowry is a multipurpose arts centre and Max theatre 1,730 Greater Manchester’s most visited tourist Max banqueting 280 attraction. It is also an established events venue, Meeting rooms 13 hosting a diverse range of conferences and events each year. The visually impressive building is Bedrooms n/a located at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the Distance from Mcr Airport 14miles world’s most exciting media destinations. Distance from city centre 3miles Nearest railway station Piccadilly(3.5miles) The contemporary building has a wide variety Nearest motorway M602,J2(0.25miles) of conference rooms, catering for between ten and 1,730 delegates, offering a unique and Parking Nearby–chargeable versatile setting for any event. Each space is Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable fully equipped with WiFi, air conditioning and Accessible venue Yes–full blackout facilities as standard. A professional Leisure No in-house technical support service is available Air conditioning Available with highly experienced staff on hand to assist WIFI Freeofcharge with all your AV needs. Green Tourism accredited No The Lowry prides itself on offering a bespoke AIM accredited Yes events service where packages are tailored to suit exact requirements. The perfect blend of flexible facilities, inspirational surroundings, excellent transportation links and experienced staff means that when it comes to creating your special event The Lowry will fulfil your every need.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Lyric Theatre 1,730 - - - - Auditorium Auditorium Quays Theatre 440 - - - - Auditorium Auditorium Compass Room 250 120 60 220 300 216 4.5 Hexagon Room 100 48 42 70 100 132 4.5 Terrace Room 40 32 24 40 50 79 2.7 Deck 1 80 40 36 40 100 96.5 3.5 Deck 2 40 24 24 - 40 59.5 Various South 40 24 18 - - 64 3 North 20 - 14 - - 36 3 The Studio (all sections) 240 120 - 280 300 376.3 4.5 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ (0161) 876 2040 | [email protected] | thelowry.com/conference | @The_Lowry

66 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 67 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Manchester City Football Club Etihad Stadium Map ref: Sportcity Map

What would your perfect event look like? Choose Max theatre 300 one of the stadium’s suites, Platinum Boxes or Max banqueting 300 pitch side, and it’s easy to imagine. Meeting rooms 73 With capacity for two to 500 people, you might Bedrooms n/a wow your guests with a panoramic view from Distance from Mcr Airport 12miles The Mancunian, or, how about a spacious product Distance from city centre 1mile launch in The Citizens Suite, followed by a drinks Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1mile) reception in 1894 Club Bar? Nearest motorway M60,J23(5miles) The six individually themed suites, 66 private Parking Yes–freeofcharge hospitality boxes and a host of other spaces to Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge cater for all tastes, provide the perfect space for Accessible venue Yes–full private meetings, exhibitions or your own unique Leisure No drinks reception. Event organisers can combine Air conditioning Available events with a football match, concert or a WIFI Freeofcharge memorable Stadium and Club Tour. Green Tourism accredited No The Etihad Stadium is an award-winning AIM accredited Yes hospitality venue and will be announcing brand new hospitality suites and event spaces for the 2015/16 season.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Chairman’s Club 100 80 50 80 200 360 3.4 Mancunian Suite 60 30 30 170 250 380 2.9 Citizens 300 200 90 300 500 400 3.4 1894 Club 150 96 30 190 250 280 2.9 Commonwealth Suite 300 120 40 220 400 300 3.8 Eleven 40 24 24 n/a 50 126 2.6 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3FF (0161) 444 1894 (option 2) | [email protected] | mcfc.co.uk/hospitality | @MCFC

68 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 69 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES The Town Hall Manchester Map ref: D4

your meeting at the heart of the city Max theatre 430 Max banqueting 220 Offering the perfect balance of prestige and Meeting rooms 9 practicality, The Town Hall Manchester provides the ultimate backdrop to any business event. Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Alfred Waterhouse’s design is regarded as one Distance from city centre Incitycentre of the finest examples of Neo-gothic architecture Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.5mile) and with overwhelming character in every space; Nearest motorway M60,J5(5miles) these ceremonial surrounds offer a true sense of Manchester befitting to any event. Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable The Town Hall Manchester’s suite of rooms Accessible venue Yes–partial is suitable to host small meetings, larger Leisure No conferences, drinks receptions or banquets. Air conditioning No WIFI Freeofcharge At the heart of the city, the Grade I listed building is easily accessible by Manchester’s Green Tourism accredited No multi-modal transport network, with every AIM accredited No amenity on its doorstep.

Be inspired where great minds have met.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT The Great Hall 430 132 - 220 400 462 - The Conference Hall 120 48 44 90 - 158 - Small Ante Room 20 6 13 10 - 45 - The Reception Room 140 42 44 60 - 140 - The Banqueting Room 170 48 50 90 - 164 - The Lord Mayor’s Parlour 140 48 44 70 - 140 - Committee Room 1 60 18 26 30 - 59 - Committee Room 2 40 18 26 30 - 77 - Committee Room 3 40 12 20 20 - 67 - Theatre capacities include projection and stage in the larger spaces

The Town Hall Manchester, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5DB (0161) 827 7661 | [email protected] | manchester.gov.uk/townhall

70 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 71 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES The AJ Bell Stadium The Albert Square Chop House Map ref: GM Map Map ref: D4

Max theatre 1,100 Max theatre 110 Max banqueting 750 Max banqueting 124 Meeting rooms 17 Meeting rooms 2 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 12miles Distance from Mcr Airport 11miles Distance from city centre 8miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Irlam(4.5miles) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.5mile) Nearest motorway M60,J11 Nearest motorway M602,J3(2.1miles) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited No

As the newest conference and event venue in the The stadium is ideally located at junction 11 of the The Albert Square Chop House is a unique fine furnishings, it marries the latest conference , The AJ Bell Stadium has quickly M60, adjacent to the world famous Intu Trafford Venetian Gothic Renaissance listed building technology with the finest in traditional British become the go to venue for event organisers Centre with over 200 stores, 60 restaurants, first located in Manchester’s business and legislative décor. Total exclusivity is offered with its own looking for state-of-the-art facilities, great service class entertainment facilities and a number of hotels. heart. The unique function floor offers a private lift, kitchen, bar, cloakrooms and and excellent value. combination of characterful surroundings and washrooms. Specifically designed to inspire and motivate, The the best of British hospitality, with 21st century All conference suites have stunning pitch side AJ Bell Stadium is placing itself firmly within the event facilities and a dedicated team to make The Thomas Worthington Room - up to 30 delegates views of the Manchester skyline. We guarantee an heart of the Salford Community, through working everything easy. The traditional boardroom – named after the event with a lasting and memorable impression. with local community groups and local sporting building’s architect – provides a characterful teams and offers a full range of professional The Memorial Hall - 60 to 150 delegates. setting for business and private entertaining. standard sporting pitches and conference and The hall has been restored to provide a spacious Complete with IT facilities, fireplace, lounge area meeting facilities. environment for conferences and events of up to and views overlooking Manchester Town Hall, it 150 delegates. With state-of-the-art facilities and offers a unique atmosphere. CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT The City Suite 1,100 620 190 750 930 1068.6 4.2 CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE Barton / Irlam Lounges 420 240 65 285 325 395.1 4.2 THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Cadishead Lounge 310 150 60 180 280 278.1 4.2 The Memorial Hall 110 60 60 100 150 93 - Willow Suite 80 50 30 60 90 91.4 2.5 The Thomas Worthington Room - 18 18 24 30 23.6 - Executive Box 14 10 10 10 14 19.8 2.5 Combined Rooms 110 - - 124 180 116.6 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue

The Memorial Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5PF 1 Stadium Way, Barton-Upon-Irwell, Manchester, M30 7EY (0161) 834 1866 | [email protected] | albertsquarechophouse.com | (0161) 786 1580 | [email protected] | ajbellstadium.co.uk | @AJBell_Stadium @chophousealbert

72 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 73 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Aspect Viewing Facilities Band on the Wall Map ref: F4 Map ref: F2

Max theatre 60 Max theatre 150 Max banqueting 30 Max banqueting 150 Meeting rooms 5 Meeting rooms 3 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Distance from Mcr Airport 12.7miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.3miles) Nearest railway station Victoria(0.5mile) Nearest motorway M602,J3(2miles) Nearest motorway M62,J18(9miles) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Aspect Viewing Facilities is the premier city centre refreshments and a full catering service can be The iconic music venue, where some of the controlled cameras, sound and audio visual studios venue with five unique spaces for hire. The ordered. Televisions, cameras, computers and world’s greatest stars have performed, offers to record and mix your event along with high combination of stylish, contemporary studios in other audio visual equipment are all available outstanding facilities and cutting edge technology. speed data transfer cable and complimentary WiFi. an easily accessible location, all with the latest for hire. The venue specialises in hosting events for up to audio visual FocusVision™recording technology 300 people for a multitude of business and We can create a freshly prepared bespoke menu and experienced and friendly staff, make Aspect Located in Manchester’s thriving cultural quarter, leisure requirements. for your event, from sandwich selections and the perfect choice for board meetings, interviews, Aspect is less than a three minute walk from canapés to hot bowl food. External caterers are training and any function. Manchester Piccadilly with several car parks in As you would expect from this famous venue the also welcome. The venue offers a dedicated event the vicinity. The studios are in a friendly, safe, technical, presentation and communication coordinator, professional front of house team and Aspect Viewing Facilities have three fully equipped vibrant location with an array of bars, cafés facilities are world-class and include a state-of-the- a highly experienced technical team of sound kitchens, with hosts available to serve and restaurants nearby. art sound and lighting system, high definition engineers, AV specialists and filmmakers are on projectors and screens, high definition remote hand to present, record and package your event.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Pioneer Suite 60 40 45 30 80 80 5 CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE 2 Studio 1 20 16 12 12 20 25 4 THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M HEIGHT Studio 2 20 16 12 12 20 24 3 The Picturehouse 60 36 30 50 100 121 Irregular Studio 3 9 8 8 8 10 18 3 The Venue 150 60 - 120 - 175 Irregular Studio 4 9 8 8 8 10 18 3 Education Room - - 16 - - 33 Irregular

3 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE 25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ (0161) 242 7858 | [email protected] | aspectviewingfacilities.com | @aspectviewing (0161) 830 3881 | [email protected] | bandonthewall.org | @bandonthewall

74 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 75 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Chester Zoo Chetham’s School of Music Map ref: GM Map Map ref: D2

Max theatre 70 Max theatre 200 Max banqueting 60 Max banqueting 48 Meeting rooms 5 Meeting rooms 10 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 35miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9.7miles Distance from city centre 40miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Chester(3miles) Nearest railway station Victoria(0.1mile) Nearest motorway M56,J14(5.5miles) Nearest motorway M60,J18(5.5miles) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–partial Accessible venue Yes–partial Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning No Air conditioning Available WIFI Available WIFI Available Green Tourism accredited Goldaward Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Chester Zoo’s Oakfield Manor was built over 100 a success. During summer evenings, the Chester Chetham’s encompasses Chetham’s School of Chetham’s is a unique and atmospheric location, years ago and is set in 110 acres of award-winning Zoo BBQ Safari is a memorable experience and Music, the UK’s largest specialist music school, ideal for events; from meetings and presentations zoological gardens. The beautifully restored oak can be designed to fit group requirements for a and Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library through to private dinners, drinks receptions and panelled manor house offers views of the spectacular unique evening of entertainment including an in the English-speaking world. The organisation concerts. Dating back to 1421, the site offers a animal collection, and is the perfect place to keep informative tour of the zoo visiting various resides in one of the oldest buildings in wide range of different spaces, from the 15th your delegates both focused and entertained. animal enclosures. Manchester and is the most complete late- Century Baronial Hall - one of the best preserved medieval residential complex in the North West examples of its kind - through to the 21st Century Whether it's a board meeting or training session Oakfield Manor offers a range of delicious, locally of England. rooms in the New School Building. Chetham’s has for 10 people, a conference for 170 or an evening sourced and bespoke menus, a dedicated event full on-site event catering and a comprehensive safari with 11,000 exotic animal guests, Chester co-ordinator, admission into the zoo for all stock of audio-visual equipment. Zoo has everything you need to make your event daytime guests and free onsite car parking.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Library 70 35 32 60 - 59.5 - Baronial Hall 100 60 - 48 80 82 10 Boardroom 40 16 20 30 - 42.75 - Association Room 50 40 30 24 50 48 8 Cheshire Room 35 18 18 25 - 46.02 - Audit Room - 20 16 - 51 4 Safari Suite 20 12 14 - - - - Carole Nash Hall 130 - - - - 180 7 Zulu Room 20 12 18 - - - - Oglesby Atrium - - - - 300 253 14 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Events Department, Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1LH Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB (01244) 650 209 | [email protected] | chesterzoo.org/global/events/conference-venue | @chesterzoo (0161) 838 7259 | [email protected] | chethams.com | @Chethams

76 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 77 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Coronation Street The Tour Map ref: GM Map Map ref: B4

Max theatre 150 Max theatre 120 Max banqueting 80 Max banqueting 80 Meeting rooms 5 Meeting rooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Distance from city centre 6miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(7.9miles) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1.8miles) Nearest motorway M60,J10(0.5mile) Nearest motorway M602(1mile) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Unavailable Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor real snow a difference, try the new Sledge Building Coronation StreetThe Tour offers an exclusive away with an outstanding evening occasion, centre and a truly unique venue, catering for all Challenge. It’s a timed event where teams build opportunity to entertain and impress your guests Coronation Street The Tour can create the perfect types of corporate events. With a range of and race their creation down the slope. against the iconic backdrop of the Rovers Return event for you. conference rooms, function rooms, restaurants and the cobbles of the nation’s favourite street. and bars overlooking the picturesque slope, The Snow Park is popular with corporate groups A dedicated team are on hand to make your Chill Factore provides your colleagues with a looking to let their hair down; there’s plenty of For a limited time you can be one of the locals as event as memorable as possible; the venue can day to remember. fun to be had on the exhilarating sledges and you wine and dine at a completely unique venue. cater for drinks receptions, private dining, slides. Chill Factore is committed to delivering If you want a truly unforgettable event with a once business meetings and product launches. Top off your day with an exciting activity on the an excellent service, and the friendly team are in a lifetime opportunity then this is a must. snow. Chill Factore offers skiing and snowboarding always on hand to provide a seamless and Whether you’re looking to enjoy one of the Get in contact to discuss your requirements and a whole lot more; for a team building day with enjoyable event with a difference. delicious breakfast menus, or blow your guests and how your exciting event can be made even more unforgettable.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT St Anton Suite 50 - 20 40 60 78.3 3.5 Studio 120 120 - 80 250 - - Aspen Suite 50 36 20 40 60 62.6 3.5 Sports Bar - - - - 200 226.1 3.5 Eiger 100 36 20 80 100 182.7 2.8 Vail Suite 20 - 16 - - 36.5 2.6 There are additional event spaces available at this venue.

Trafford Way, Trafford Quays Leisure Village, Manchester, M41 7JA Atherton Street, Manchester, M3 4FD (0161) 749 2225 | [email protected] | chillfactore.com | @Chill_Factore (0161) 414 0781 | [email protected] | coronationstreettour.co.uk/venue-hire.aspx

78 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 79 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Don Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant The Fusilier Museum Map ref: D5 Map ref: GM Map

Max theatre n/a Max theatre 240 Max banqueting 50 Max banqueting 136 Meeting rooms 1 Meeting rooms 5 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 8.8miles Distance from Mcr Airport 22.1miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre 8.9miles Nearest railway station OxfordRd(0.3mile) Nearest railway station Victoria(11.7miles) Nearest motorway A5103(0.7mile) Nearest motorway M66,J3(1.9miles) Parking Nearby&chargeable Parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Don Giovanni’s established in 1984 is adjacent to The restaurant is at the heart of everything, with The Fusilier Museum, Bury is home to the mahogany panelled walls, chandeliers, regimental St Peter’s Square in the heart of Manchester city The Bridgewater Hall, Palace Theatre, Opera collections of the XX and the silver and portraits from the museum’s collection centre. The 150 cover restaurant boasts floor to House, Manchester Central and Dancehouse, just Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. As well as being an as well as The Normandy Room which pays tribute ceiling windows, sumptuous furnishings, and a a very short walk away. award-winning museum it’s also a unique venue to those awarded medals during the First World private dining room. Be it intimate or celebratory which can host a wide range of events including War. The newest space The Minden Suite includes dining, the restaurant is perfect for all occasions. The private function room is free to hire and can conferences, meetings, dinners, product launches, state-of-the-art equipment, lots of natural daylight accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 80 exhibitions, celebrations and weddings. Spaces and can be used on its own or as two separate In terms of Italian gourmet food, Don Giovanni’s people standing. Beautifully decorated, the room include The Gallipoli Room which features spaces – The Primrose Room and The Rose Room. sets the standard in Manchester with traditional can be altered at your request, making it the and contemporary dishes to suit different tastes. perfect venue for any occasion, from business Gluten free options are also available. meetings to private parties and weddings.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT The Private Function Room - - - 50 130 - - The Minden Suite – including 240 102 40 136 240 - - The Rose and The full restaurant can be hired if necessary The Primrose rooms The Rose Room 200 102 40 136 240 - - The Primrose Room 40 36 20 48 50 - -- The Gallipoli Room 50 29 22 46 50 - - The Normandy Room 120 50 25 80 120 - -

Peter House, 1-2 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DF (0161) 228 2482 | [email protected] | dongiovannis.co.uk | @dongiovannis (0161) 763 8950 | [email protected] | fusiliermuseum.com | @FusilierMuseum

80 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 81 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES HOME Irish World Heritage Centre Map ref: D6 Map ref: GM Map

Max theatre 450 Max theatre 220 Max banqueting n/a Max banqueting 180 Meeting rooms 8 Meeting rooms 4 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 8.3miles Distance from Mcr Airport 12miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre 1.5miles Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.4mile) Nearest railway station Victoria(1.5miles) Nearest motorway M60,J5(5miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(3miles) Parking Nearby&chargeable Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure Yes Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Available WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No © Mecanoo Architects AIM accredited No

Contemporary arts venue HOME opens in May sourced catering facilities make HOME the The brand new Irish World Heritage Centre is a networking with spectacular views from the 2015 at the centre of the city’s newest creative choice for mid-size conferences, five-star facility located via a short tram journey terrace across the landscaped gardens and the development, First Street. Offering a unique corporate events and receptions, parties, from Manchester city centre. Easily accessible by city centre. The Main Hall can accommodate up combination of high quality meeting spaces, weddings and civil partnerships. public transport and with over 150 free car parking to 220 guests and is a popular room for dinners, exciting cultural experiences and a great spaces including 35 disabled spaces on site, the conferences, concerts and private functions. atmosphere, it’s an inspiring location for a wide Convenient for Metrolink services and all major centre provides a range of flexible meeting and range of events. road, rail and air connections, HOME is next event spaces in a warm and welcoming Phase two of the development will see the launch door to four-star, 208-bed hotel INNSIDE, new environment. At the heart of the Irish World of the Irish Diaspora Museum, an on-site hotel Five cinema spaces, two theatre spaces, 500m2 restaurants and cafés, a 700 space car park and Heritage Centre lies a unique luxurious bar area and 11 five-a-side floodlit football pitches gallery space, a contemporary function room, within close walking distance of several of that is the ideal venue in which to enjoy a relaxing operated by Goals Soccer Centres. outdoor terrace plus bespoke, seasonal and locally Manchester’s other top-rated hotels. drink. The area provides the ideal hub for

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Theatre 1 450 ------Main Hall 220 180 - 180 250 177 8.6 Cinema 1 250 ------Function Room 100 80 30 80 100 146 3.7 Cinema 2 150 ------Education Suite 60 - 30 - 60 77 3.8 Cinema 5 60 ------Bar - - - - 70 139 2.8 Meeting room + outside terrace 70 - 30 - 100 - - Reception - - - - 150 122 8.8 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN 1 Irish Town Way (off Queens Road), Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 0RY (0161) 200 1500 | [email protected] | homemcr.org | @HOME_mcr (0161) 205 4007 | [email protected] | iwhc.com | @IWHCmanchester

82 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 83 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Map ref: E4 Map ref: D2

Max theatre 130 Max theatre 1,100 Max banqueting 120 Max banqueting 1,000 Meeting rooms 6 Meeting rooms 4 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1mile) Nearest railway station Victoria(0.1mile) Nearest motorway M602,J3(4miles) Nearest motorway M602,J1(3miles) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby&chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–partial Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning No WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Whether you’re planning a business or private Manchester Art Gallery’s spaces create an Offering an oasis amidst the bustle of the city, In contrast the adjacent Cathedral conference event, Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired extraordinary event experience for delegates. Manchester Cathedral and its conference centre facilities offer two modern conference rooms, choice of venue. It’s a great environment for networking or offer some of the most impressive and breath-taking which are ideal for training courses and meetings, celebrating, and the choice of settings will spaces in England. The Cathedral with its having state-of-the-art equipment, plasma TV’s Located in the heart of the city, the gallery is one impress and inspire everyone on the guest list. centuries-old architecture and medieval interior and natural daylight on all sides. Catering in the of Britain’s finest, with outstanding historic can accommodate up to 1,100 people, and is Cathedral is provided on a bespoke basis, and collections and an exhibition programme With a purpose-built lecture room, ideal for matched only by its awe-inspiring presence. The can accommodate anything from grand featuring the best international contemporary art. daytime meetings and conferences, Manchester connecting rooms, chapels and library offer the banquets to drinks and canapé receptions. Art Gallery offers all the functionality you’d same atmospheric environment on a smaller scale. Known for innovative art displays that ignite expect in a remarkable location. curiosity and stimulate conversation,

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Lecture Room 100 25 30 50 - 86 5 The Nave 1,000 600 100 800 1,000 905 Irregular Pre-Raphaelite Galleries 25 - - - 300 900 7 Cathedral Refectory 40 40 25 - 40 48 Irregular Atrium 130 60 - 120 200 135 20 Bishop Wykeham Library 25 25 20 - 50 53 Irregular Restaurant 100 50 - 100 150 197 4 The Chapter House 20 15 15 - 25 26 Irregular Entrance Hall - 20 - 40 100 116 20 The Regiment Chapel 150 100 60 120 120 206 Irregular There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue.

Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL (0161) 833 2220 | [email protected] | events.manchestercathedral.org/ | (0161) 235 8866 / 8862 | [email protected] | manchestergalleries.org | @mcrartgallery @ManCathedral

84 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 85 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Manchester United Football Club Mechanics Centre Map ref: Quays Map Map ref: E5

Max theatre 1,100 Max theatre 180 Max banqueting 820 Max banqueting n/a Meeting rooms 154 Meeting rooms 7 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 11.2miles Distance from Mcr Airport 10miles Distance from city centre 3.6miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(3miles) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(1mile) Nearest motorway M60,J7(4miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(2miles) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Leisure No Accessible venue Yes-full Air conditioning Available Leisure No WIFI Freeofcharge Air conditioning No Green Tourism accredited Goldaward WIFI Available ISO20121 certified Yes Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited No

Old Trafford is quite simply Manchester’s most Located just ten minutes from Manchester city The Mechanics Institute is a Grade II listed The Centre can provide an excellent range of iconic and inspirational conference and events centre, Old Trafford is easily accessible with building located in the centre of Manchester. It is buffets and refreshments to suit all events and venue and the perfect stage for your next event. excellent transport links via road, rail, tram or air. best known as the birthplace of the TUC, which budgets. With a maximum capacity of 1,100, the Theatre We provide dedicated event co-ordinators to was founded in the building in 1868, but it was of Dreams boasts a range of 24 blank canvas support your event requirements, free parking to all also the birthplace of UMIST and the Co-operative The Mechanics Centre is a not-for-profit suites, 154 meeting rooms and expansive outdoor delegates, excellent AV facilities, free WiFi and a Insurance Society. organisation and ideally located for parking space allowing the flexibility to cater for a wide wide range of catering options all prepared by our and all public transport. range of events, from large conferences, AGMs in-house chefs. There is also the option to include The Mechanics Centre has a variety of rooms and exhibitions to product launches, road shows the award-winning Museum & Stadium Tour for available to hire suitable for conferences, and seminars. your delegates. For a leading conference and meetings, training events and social events events experience in Manchester, look no further including weddings and civil partnerships. than Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Manchester Suite 1,100 640 - 820 1,100 1,300 4.21 The Hall 180 120 50 - 150 192 3 International Suite 639 320 - 580 600 780 3.93 Woods - 12 20 - - 32 3 Suite 1 322 168 84 290 350 514 3.08 Mary Quaile 50 24 20 - - 63 - Stretford Suite 2 256 120 68 210 250 433 2.08 John Tocher 100 40 40 - - 127 - Knights Lounge 204 84 - 248 250 327 3.87 Peterloo 80 40 50 - - 122 6.7 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA 103 Princess Street, (Major Street entrance), Manchester, M1 6DD (0161) 820 2743 | [email protected] | manutd.com/unitedevents | @ManUtd (0161) 236 9336 | [email protected] | mechanicsinstitute.co.uk

86 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 87 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES The Milton Club The Monastery Manchester Map ref: C4 Map ref: GM Map

Max theatre n/a Max theatre 650 Max banqueting n/a Max banqueting 450 Meeting rooms n/a Meeting rooms 8 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 8.8miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre 2miles Nearest railway station OxfordRd(0.7mile) Nearest railway station Piccadilly(2miles) Nearest motorway A57 Nearest motorway M60,J24(2miles) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning No WIFI No WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

The Milton Club is a contemporary members club of options to delight your guests. The space lends Manchester’s magnificent Monastery is Pugin’s space. It leads the way in hosting a variety of located in the heart of the city of Manchester. The itself beautifully to a diverse array of events, from architectural masterpiece. It sits alongside the Taj banqueting events such as awards ceremonies, luxurious venue offers exceptional service and the a product launch to a fashion show, a corporate Mahal and the ancient ruins of Pompeii as having gala dinners, graduation balls and weddings. perfect ambiance, whether you wish to unwind, or drinks reception to a late night after party. been listed in the 100 most endangered sites in Along with the Great Nave there are seven have a more lively start to your weekend. the world, with a rich heritage that should never atmospheric Friary Rooms which are light and be lost. Following a £6.5 million restoration spacious, providing exceptional meeting, training The venue is also available for private hire from scheme, this hidden treasure has taken its place and seminar spaces, giving conference space Sunday to Thursday and boasts a show-stopping as one of the UK’s most inspiring venues for from six boardroom to 650 theatre style. island bar. With a separate specialist spirit bar and any corporate, social or cultural occasions. The team at The Monastery strive to exceed a private booth with its own bar, there are plenty The Monastery won the UK’s most unique venue expectation, from initial enquiry stage to the award in 2012 & 2013 for its amazing creative seamless running of your event.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Full venue - 40 - - 350 Irregular - Great Nave 650 320 150 450 1,000 733 29 Private Chapel 60 35 30 - 75 58.9 - St Francis 50 30 14 - - 33.6 - Pugin 50 30 20 - - 35.3 - Uriel 50 30 14 - - 33.6 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Milton Hall, 244 Deansgate, M3 4BQ 89 Gorton lane, Gorton, Manchester M12 5WF (0161) 850 2353 | [email protected] | themiltonclub.co.uk | @TheMilton_Club (0161) 223 3211 | [email protected] | themonastery.co.uk | @gortonmonastery

88 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 89 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Museum of Science and Industry National Football Museum Map ref: B5 Map ref: E2

Max theatre 300 Max theatre 250 Max banqueting 250 Max banqueting 250 Meeting rooms 6 Meeting rooms 2 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 7.9miles Distance from Mcr Airport 11miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Deansgate(0.2mile) Nearest railway station Victoria(0.1mile) Nearest motorway M602,J3(1.3miles) Nearest motorway M602,J1(3miles) Parking Yes–chargeable Parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

The Museum of Science and Industry is situated meeting rooms, seating between 14 and 40 The National Football Museum is the biggest and blank canvas for fashion shows, weddings and on the site of the world’s first inter-city passenger people. In addition, there is a suite which can best football museum in the world, providing a Christmas parties. The Suite is located on the top and goods railway line. A truly inspirational be adapted to accommodate a wide variety of unique, exciting and contemporary setting for floor and has fantastic city views. It is perfect for venue, the historic buildings, fascinating galleries group sizes, from 50 to over 300. your evening hospitality and corporate events. receptions, small dinners, daytime conferences and purpose built Conference Centre at the Guests also have the opportunity to privately view and team building. Museum of Science and Industry provide a unique The Revolution Manchester Gallery is the the museum’s galleries and can have exclusive backdrop for corporate meetings and events. showpiece of the GWW, displaying iconic objects use of the Football Plus+ interactives to test their With award-winning food and service to A superb city centre location, it has onsite car that tell the story of the city. From textile factories footballing skills. complement its unique hospitality areas, the parking, good road and rail links and is just to Factory Records, the interactive gallery will National Football Museum is a venue that minutes from Manchester Airport. The Conference celebrate Manchester’s impressive industrial, The Hall of Fame is a great space for receptions, makes a lasting impression. Centre is located on the top floor of the Great technological and cultural heritage, as well as dinners and product launches, as well as being a Western Warehouse building which has four looking to the city’s future.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Garratt Suite 300 160 50 200 450 301.6 2.4 The Suite 50 35 26 50 120 - - Dalton & Joule Suite 70 35 30 50 70 18.8 2.4 Hall of Fame 250 180 - 250 550 485 - Lovell Suite 40 20 20 30 40 45.6 2.4 Whitworth 24 14 14 20 20 37.2 2.4 Revolution Manchester Gallery 300 160 40 250 450 Irregular 5 (evening hire only) There are additional event spaces available at this venue Urbis Building, , Manchester, M4 3BG Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP (0161) 870 8330 | [email protected] | nationalfootballmuseum.com | (0161) 832 4422 opt 5 | [email protected] | mosi.org.uk/venuehire | @voiceofmosi @footballmuseum

90 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 91 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Royal Northern College of Music Tiger Tiger Map ref: Oxford Rd Map Map ref: E2

Max theatre 650 Max theatre 100 Max banqueting 100 Max banqueting 350 Meeting rooms 10 Meeting rooms 8 Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 8.5miles Distance from Mcr Airport 9.6miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.6mile) Nearest railway station Victoria(0.25mile) Nearest motorway M602,J3(3miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(2miles) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking No Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking No Accessible venue Full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Available WIFI Available Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited Yes AIM accredited No

With one of the largest theatres in Manchester, The in-house catering team have options available Do you want a place to roar? With opulent cocktail A Restaurant, Bar and Club all rolled into one, a newly refurbished Concert Hall, versatile studio to meet every requirement and can offer bespoke bars, decadent dance floors and the unique Tiger Tiger is a varied and exciting space to host theatre, conference suite and a variety of other catering to meet your specific event requirements. Groovy Wonderland, TigerTiger is the perfect your corporate meeting or event. Ideally located in spaces for hire, the RNCM welcomes events of venue for any event from 2 – 2000! the city centre, the uniquely themed rooms make all scales and genres. All profits raised from functions and events hosted TigerTiger is the only venue you need. the perfect location for professional events of any at the RNCM are directed into the world class size or nature, from traditional board meetings to The RNCM can cover every aspect of your teaching of the students at this Conservatoire. product launches and everything in between. event, be it a small scale meeting or a full day conference. The RNCM boasts purpose-built Let the RNCM conduct your next event! conference facilities offering state-of-the-art AV facilities.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Theatre 650 - - - - Auditorium Tiger Grill 70 50 30 140 200 - - Concert Hall 610 - - - - Auditorium Opal Bar 80 50 30 200 250 - - Carole Nash Recital Room 100 50 40 60 100 FlatFloored Kaz Bar 50 - - 110 110 - - Conference Room 60 48 24 50 60 FlatFloored White Room 90 80 60 350 350 - - Studio Theatre 100 - - - - Auditorium Groovy 100 80 50 350 350 - - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS (0161) 907 5353 | [email protected] | rncm.ac.uk | @RNCMvoice (0161) 385 8080 | [email protected] | tigertiger.co.uk/manchester | @TigerTigerMCR

92 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 93 UNIQUE VENUES UNIQUE VENUES Yang Sing Zouk Manchester Map ref: E4 Map ref: E6

Max theatre 180 Max theatre 260 Max banqueting 200 Max banqueting 370 Meeting rooms 3 Meeting rooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.5mile) Nearest railway station OxfordRoad(0.2mile) Nearest motorway M60,J19 Nearest motorway M60(0.4mile) Parking Nearby–chargeable Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Nearby–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

Housed in a unique and beautiful Grade II listed private dinners and events; from corporate This unique modern Indian restaurant has an grilled dishes including chicken tikka, lamb building adorned with contemporary Chinese entertainment, meetings, seminars, charity exciting and authentic menu and benefits from a kebabs, steaks, king prawns and scallops to features and decoration and served by a famed events, product launches, wedding breakfasts, fantastic selection of hireable spaces for corporate traditional curries such as karahi’s and handi’s. Cantonese kitchen, Yang Sing’s suite of banqueting dinners and family celebrations. and private dining. Your delegates can enjoy a Alternatively try the seafood menu or the and events rooms cover several floors and can lunch, dinner or drinks reception in Manchester’s renowned regional monthly specials. The vibrant seat parties from 20 to 200 for any occasion. Based in the heart of Manchester and on the premium Indian eatery. bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits, doorstep of Chinatown, this family business cocktails and mocktails and after dinner you can The Mezzanine, Magnolia room, Boardroom and has stood strong in the city since arriving from Winner of ‘Best Restaurant’ at the 2012 relax on the Zouk terrace with drinks and main banqueting suite play host to a plethora of Hong Kong in the 70’s. Manchester Tourism Awards, Zouk is a restaurant sheesha. Choose from set menus, al la carte for food lovers. Cuisine ranges from delicious dining or banqueting.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Mezzanine 60 40 22 60 80 100 3 Mezzanine 80 80 60 100 120 158 - Boardroom 20 35 22 35 30 80 2.7 Outside Terrace 60 60 - 70 100 139 - Magnolia Room 50 70 - 70 100 120 2.7 Main Restaurant 180 180 - 200 300 325 - Boardroom & Magnolia Combined 80 120 - 120 150 200 2.7 (Excluding Mezzanine) Main Banqueting 180 120 - 200 220 300 3 Full Restaurant – Inside 260 260 - 300 350 576 - (Excluding Outside Terrace) There are additional event spaces available at this venue Full Restaurant (Incl Outside) - - - 370 450 715 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue. 34 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4JY The Quadrangle, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5QS (0161) 236 2200 | [email protected] | yang-sing.co.uk | @yangsingmcr (0161) 233 1090 | [email protected] | zoukteabar.co.uk | @ZoukTeaBar

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A slice of ArgentineArgentinetine lifeliffee GAUCHOAG UCHO MANCHESTERMANCHESTER 2a St Mary’sMar Street,Str’y2a ees t, DeansgateetansgaDe Manchesterer M3 2LB2LBtManches T 01610161 833 4333 [email protected] er@gauchor coms.tanaurtes

@gauchogroup@gauchogroup @gauchogroup@gauchogroup AIRPORT VENUES AIRPORT VENUES

 Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport Map ref: GM Map

The newly refurbished Radisson Blu Hotel Max theatre 350 Manchester Airport is the best connected hotel Max banqueting 260 at Manchester Airport. Meeting rooms 27 A covered walkway links to all three terminals in Bedrooms 360 addition to the train, bus and Metrolink stations Distance from Mcr Airport AttheAirport and there are 220 car park spaces available just Distance from city centre 13miles a short distance from the motorway network. Nearest railway station McrAirport(0mile) Nearest motorway M56,J5(0.5mile) There are two dedicated event floors offering 27 flexible meeting rooms that can cater for up Parking Yes–chargeable to 400 guests. The Scandinavian suite, located on Accessible parking Yes–chargeable the ground floor has street level access, a large Accessible venue Yes–full foyer area ideal for breakouts, exhibitions and Leisure Yes conference lunches and there are a further 26 Air conditioning Available meeting rooms that can be used as syndicate WIFI Freeofcharge rooms for larger events. Green Tourism accredited Goldaward With 360 contemporary bedrooms, the hotel is AIM accredited No capable of holding large residential conferences and is a perfect meeting place for international delegates. The Experience Meetings concept ensures that organisers can book with confidence knowing that the hotels meetings packages are all inclusive with varied food offerings and experienced meeting co-ordinators on site.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Scandinavian 350 150 - 260 400 337 3.8 Brussels Suite 50 24 22 40 50 68 2.7 Milano 80 30 36 60 60 91 2.7 Dublin 120 80 32 100 120 150 2.3 Beijing 60 24 26 - 90 96 2.7 Vienna 60 30 32 - - 73 2.7 104 40 18 14 - - 47 2.7 105 40 18 14 - - 47 2.7 204 20 16 12 - - 33 2.7 208 40 16 16 - - 48 2.7 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Chicago Avenue, Manchester, M90 3RA (0161) 490 5000 | [email protected] | radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-manchesterairport | @radissonbluMAN

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 Best Western Cresta Court Hotel Concorde Conference Centre Map ref: GM Map Map ref: GM Map

Max theatre 350 Max theatre 750 Max banqueting 300 Max banqueting 750 Meeting rooms 11 Meeting rooms 3 Bedrooms 140 Bedrooms n/a Distance from Mcr Airport 5miles Distance from Mcr Airport 3miles Distance from city centre 8miles Distance from city centre 10.5miles Nearest railway station Altrincham(0.5mile) Nearest railway station McrAirport(3miles) Nearest motorway M6,J19(2miles) Nearest motorway M56,J6(0.25mile) Parking Yes–freeofcharge Parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible parking Yes–freeofcharge Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure No Air conditioning Available Air conditioning No WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited Bronzeaward Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited No

The Best Western Cresta Court Hotel is a accommodate a range of events from two to 300 The Concorde Conference Centre offers a unique ideal location for corporate events, product contemporary, stylish 140 bed hotel with a wide delegates. A dedicated conference coordinator is opportunity for your event or special celebration launches, gala dinners, team building events range of meeting rooms, conference facilities and on-hand to liaise with event organisers at every to take place directly under the wings of the world and much more. two stunning therapy rooms - Oasis Beauty, stage of event planning to ensure your event famous Concorde. This, coupled with equally located on the first floor. The hotel offers high runs smoothly and efficiently. memorable hospitality, ensures your event will An experienced event team will be with you standards of service and customer satisfaction, live long in the memory of your guests. every step of the way to ensure complete peace whilst ensuring all your needs are met and your The Best Western Cresta Court Hotel never of mind, throughout the planning stages and time spent at the property is a success. underestimates the importance of providing You’ll find over 1,600 square metres of flexible on the day itself. smooth running conferences and events; aiming space, holding up to 750 guests. This provides the The hotel’s eleven function rooms are all fully to excel in providing clients with tailor made equipped with modern conference equipment to packages to suit their requirements and budget.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Belgrave Ballroom 350 119 80 300 350 320 2.9 Hangar 750 600 - 750 750 1,600 - Burlington 130 70 50 170 170 186 2.9 Alpha Charlie Suite 50 32 40 40 50 56 - Trellis Lounge 30 18 16 - 30 53 2.6 Avro Suite 40 24 30 30 40 36 - Barrington Suite 110 54 50 110 110 103 2.6 Stamford Suite 70 40 36 - 70 70.5 2.9 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Church Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DP Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ (0161) 927 7272 | [email protected] | cresta-court.co.uk | @CrestaCourt (0161) 489 8299 | [email protected] | manchesterairport.co.uk/runwayvisitorpark

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T: 0161 238 4597 E: [email protected] @mcr_conf visitmanchester.com/conference

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Manchester Metropolitan University’s £350 million Max theatre 280 investment to create an outstanding and inspiring Max banqueting 340 learning environment has provided stunning, Meeting rooms 100 state-of-the-art facilities for a range of events. Bedrooms 500 Birley is the latest addition to a portfolio of Distance from Mcr Airport 9miles innovative, accessible buildings with strong Distance from city centre Incitycentre sustainability credentials. The award-winning Nearest railway station OxfordRd(0.25mile) Business School has multiple facilities located Nearest motorway M60,J5(5miles) under a stunning glass Atrium, and the School of Art’s Benzie building, shortlisted for a Parking Free&chargeable prestigious national architecture award, has Accessible parking Free&chargeable a unique city-centre roof terrace. Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Surrounded by landscaping that has been Air conditioning Available designed to support biodiversity and urban WIFI Freeofcharge ecology, Birley provides exciting networking space, a multi-purpose Hall, a variety of meeting Green Tourism accredited No rooms and some of the most modern, cutting- AIM accredited Yes edge, health education facilities in the UK. The new stylish residences are a short walk away. Amazing facilities, dedicated event organisers and excellent customer service provide a winning combination for events held at MMU.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Business School 250 72 20 340 500 - - Business School Atrium - - - 340 500 700 - Birley 200 120 - - 500 - - Birley Hall - - - - - 545 - Benzie 180 80 - 80 240 - - Benzie Roof Terrace - - - - 200 - - Geoffrey Manton 280 - - - 350 - - Ormond Council Chamber 80 64 30 - 100 - - Law School 240 ------John Dalton 240 - - - 100 - - There are additional event spaces available at this venue

MMU Conference and Events, Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BG (0161) 247 1565 | [email protected] | mmu.ac.uk/venues | @MMUConference

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The University of Manchester Conferences and Max theatre 1,000 Venues boasts a collection of contemporary and Max banqueting 400 historical venues to excite and inspire, within city Meeting rooms 200 centre Manchester. Bedrooms 3,000 The choice of competitively priced facilities Distance from Mcr Airport 8miles includes year round meeting rooms in the city Distance from city centre Inthecitycentre centre for up to 250 delegates, Chancellors, a Nearest railway station Piccadilly(0.25mile) three-star hotel, as well as large scale venues for Nearest motorway M60,J5(5miles) up to 1,000, and stunning locations for dinners and receptions for up to 500 guests. All venues Parking Free&chargeable offer free WiFi and have some of the best Accessible parking Free&chargeable state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities for quality Accessible venue Yes–partial presentations, supported by the in-house Leisure Yes –chargeable audio-visual and IT teams. Air conditioning No WIFI Freeofcharge The Conferences and Venues team pride themselves on delivering exceptional hospitality Green Tourism accredited No and service, and to help organisers focus their AIM accredited Yes time on putting together a quality programme for their event, a full delegate registration service, ConferCare, is available to provide support with the organisation and the finer details of the event.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT University Place Theatre A/B 1,000 - - - - Auditorium - Renold C16 524 - - - - Auditorium - 675 300 - 300 500 421 12 Christies Bistro - - - 120 200 - - Flowers Theatre 125 102 40 112 120 196 8 Marquis Room 60 40 26 - - 75 - Manchester Meeting Place 90 48 40 - - 43 3 Room 4/5 Harwood Room 120 65 50 - 150 260 4 Barnes Wallis Room 250 150 - 350 500 800 4 Great Hall 300 150 - 150 250 320 9 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Conference Sales Office, Manchester Meeting Place, Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL (0161) 306 4100 | [email protected] | manchester.ac.uk/conference | @UniMancVenue

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Max theatre 120 Max theatre 1,000 Max banqueting 90 Max banqueting 60 Meeting rooms 2 Meeting rooms 30+ Bedrooms n/a Bedrooms 2,471 Distance from Mcr Airport 8.5miles Distance from Mcr Airport 11miles Distance from city centre 1.5miles Distance from city centre 2miles Nearest railway station OxfordRd(0.7mile) Nearest railway station SalfordCrescent(0.3mile) Nearest motorway M56,J3(5.4miles) Nearest motorway M602,J3(3miles) Parking Yes–chargeable Parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible parking Yes–chargeable Accessible venue Yes–full Accessible venue Yes–full Leisure No Leisure Yes Air conditioning Available Air conditioning Available WIFI Freeofcharge WIFI Freeofcharge Green Tourism accredited No Green Tourism accredited No AIM accredited No AIM accredited Yes

MANDEC was officially opened in 1997, to provide MANDEC is a modern and user friendly facility The University’s main campus is located just over The University’s location, close to an extensive and promote postgraduate and continuing offering a choice of spaces to suit most needs. a mile to the west of Manchester city centre and network of roads, railways and Metrolink trams education for all members of the dental fraternity; Facilities include: MediaCityUK. MediaCityUK is a unique venue makes it ideal for travel from all parts of the however, this is an ideal venue for non-dental suitable for the most ambitious and imaginative country. training welcoming all organisations & industries. - A 120 seat tiered lecture theatre fully equipped of events – blending technology, people and Based on the third floor of the University of with state of the art AV Facilities stunning surroundings, making it an excellent Facilities include concert halls, lecture theatres, Manchester Dental Hospital, there is a private - A Dual purpose Seminar room that can be and original choice. With a combination of conference spaces and meeting rooms. With an entrance with lift access direct to the centre. partitioned into two smaller areas and adapted state-of-the-art conference, meeting and creative on-site leisure centre, football pitches and in Positioned close to Manchester City Centre, good to suit a variety of needs studio space for TV, radio and live performance - excess of 2,400 bedrooms, the University is and frequent transport links to all destinations in - Dining area & exhibition foyer all using the latest AV and communication ideally suited for Summer Schools and football & out of the city are to hand. Car parking is technology – the University of Salford can provide camps. The variety of venues also makes it conveniently situated directly opposite. a balance of creativity and functionality to any event. popular as a filming location.

CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) CAPACiTy DiMENSiONS (M) SUiTE SUiTE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING DRINK RECEP M2 HEIGHT Lecture Theatre 120 - - - - 140 3 MediaCity: 3rd Floor 100 70 30 - 200 - - Seminar Room 90 - 50 - - 128 3 Conference Suite Dining & Exhibition Foyer - - - 90 - 132 3 MediaCity: Digital Media 120 80 - - 260 - - Performance Lab Maxwell Hall 1,000 300 - - 500 405.6 - Chapman Building 220 - - - 220 - - Peel Hall 300 ------There are additional event spaces available at this venue 3rd Floor, University of Manchester Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH Conference Office, University of Salford, Alumni House, 3 Acton Square, Salford, M5 4WT (0161) 275 6645 | [email protected] | mandec.co.uk (0161) 295 5374 | [email protected] | salford.ac.uk/business/conferenceservices | @UOSConference

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ACCOMMODATION ONLY

Academic Vacation Dates 2015/16

As well as year-round conference facilities, Manchester’s academic institutions offer an increased capacity during vacation periods.

Manchester Metropolitan University University of Salford

Easter 2015 28 March – 19 April Easter 2015 28 March – 19 April Summer 2015 27 June – 20 September Summer 2015 20 June – 20 September Christmas 2015/16 19 December – 10 January Christmas 2015/16 19 December - 10 January Easter 2016 19 March – 10 April Easter 2016 19 March – 10 April Summer 2016 25 June – 18 September Summer 2016 27 June – 19 September

The University of Manchester University of Bolton

Easter 2015 21 March – 12 April Easter 2015 28 March – 12 April Summer 2015 6 June – 18 September Summer 2015 20 June – 20 September Christmas 2015/16 19 December – 17 January Christmas 2015/16 19 December - 3 January Easter 2016 19 March – 10 April Easter 2016 19 March – 3 April Summer 2016 11 June – 16 September Summer 2016 18 June – 18 September

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  The City Warehouse Aparthotel Staycity Serviced Apartments Manchester Map ref: F3 Map ref: G3

Conveniently located within a five minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station in the heart of the city centre, these superb range of generously proportioned one and two bedroom apartments offer more than twice the space of a standard hotel room.

Complete with fully equipped kitchens and spacious living / dining areas, complimentary WiFi access, secure onsite car parking and 24 hour reception, all combining to make the ideal home away from home for all discerning business travellers whether your stay is short or long term.

40 Laystall Street, Manchester, M1 2JZ (0161) 236 7330 | [email protected] | staycity.com/Manchester | @Staycity

Based at the gateway to Manchester’s fashionable Northern Quarter, The City Warehouse Aparthotel rubs shoulders with many of the area’s boutique vintage shops, tea rooms and stylish bars and restaurants. With the Arndale Shopping Centre and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations just a ten minute walk away, you would find it hard to be better located for a visit to this vibrant city. Ideally situated next to the famous Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, it is also one of the city’s best located hotels near The Manchester Arena.

Each of the apartments offer wonderfully comfy double beds integrated open plan living areas with flat screen TV, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

The bathrooms offer a bath tub and shower combination with complimentary Scandinavian White toiletries. High-speed, fibre-optic WiFi is free of charge throughout the hotel.

6-14 , Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5AZ (0161) 236 3066 | [email protected] | thecitywarehouse.com | @Citywarehouse

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Atrium By Bridge Street 74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD (0161) 235 2000 [email protected] atriummanchester.com SERVICE PROVIDERS City Stop Manchester 6-16 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2AD (0161) 834 2963 [email protected] citystopmanchester.co.uk @citystop The Light Aparthotel Manchester 20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN (0161) 839 4848 [email protected] thelight.co.uk @TheLightMcr Lushpads 18-20a , Manchester, M1 1JN 07761 943 455 [email protected] lushpads.com @Lushpads Premier Apartments Manchester 64 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AA (0161) 827 3930 [email protected] premierapartmentsmanchester.com @PA_Manchester SACO Serviced Apartments 6 Minshull Street, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3ED (0161) 870 1909 [email protected] sacoapartments.com @SACOApartments StayDeansgate Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LA (01697) 476 254 [email protected] staydeansgate.co.uk

114 visitmanchester.com/conference SERVICE PROVIDERS Adlib Fisher Audio Visual Adlib is a world renowned production house Need help in producing an event? Small or large, with 30 years experience in supplying bespoke we ensure by offering great products at sensible sound lighting and video solutions. Our staff prices backed by a caring creative team, your TRANSPORT PROVIDERS have extensive knowledge and experience of event will be a huge success and within budget. temporary event installations and permanent venue technical solutions. Carrington Business Park, Manchester Road, Carrington, Urmston, Manchester, M31 4ZU Adlib House, Fleming Rd, Liverpool, L24 9LS (0161) 775 0515 | [email protected] | (0151) 728 3880 | [email protected] | fisheraudiovisual.co.uk | @Fisherav adlibevents.co.uk

Polkadot Design Universal Live & Print From our base in central Manchester, Universal Live are the perfect partner for your next event. Polkadot have 16 years experience in providing Hire in sound, light, vision, stage, power, media fast turnarounds with high quality print and and our expertise. exceptional service offered at competitive prices. Lower your stress levels by having everything Unit 4, Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4NP ready and waiting in Manchester. (0161) 238 9090 | [email protected] | universal-live.com | @universal_live Kingfisher Court, 201- 203 Broadway, Media City, Manchester, M50 2UE (0161) 876 5111 | [email protected] | polkadotdp.com | @polkadotteam

Worldspan Worldspan is an inventive event and communications agency. We’ve delivered over 4,000 corporate and association events and are renowned for our insight, creativity and flawless logistics.

Commodore House, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, LL22 8LJ (01745) 828 400 | [email protected] | worldspan.co.uk | @worldspangroup

116 visitmanchester.com/conference TRANSPORT PROVIDERS TRANSPORT PROVIDERS (Manchester) Ltd

Belle Vue (Manchester) are a leading UK coach The fleet ranges from a Mercedes Benz chauffer brand operating a fleet of 70 vehicles across the driven car to an 83 seat double decker executive North West, the UK & Europe. coach, and a vast database of quality approved suppliers can scramble hundreds of coaches for This award-winning business is quality branded any large event. to ISO9001 status and nominated annually for ‘UK Coach Operator of the Year’ at industry award Situated between Manchester Airport and ceremonies. A three million pound investment Manchester city centre, Belle Vue (Manchester) has seen ten new vehicles join the fleet this year. are ideally located for airport transfers and have easy access to the motorway network. Belle Vue use iMA, the universal communications tool to build teams that peak perform and use this The corporate team are passionate about building to connect with their customers to help anticipate bespoke travel packages tailored to the client’s their wants, needs and expectations to help them requirements. Services include airport transfers, build a market leading service. hotel connections, attractions, conferences and event transportation. One call does it all. The transport provider’s diverse fleet of corporate, executive and vintage vehicles will cater for any corporate or hospitality event in the North West.

The Travel Centre, Discovery Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 5DZ (0161) 947 9477 | [email protected] | bellevue-mcr.com | @BelleVueCoach

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Swans Travel Limited

Swans Travel is a specialist in the provision of The department’s expertise lies in the planning professional transport services for airport and and co-ordination of every last detail of a client’s hotel transfers, conferences and corporate requirements, ensuring that visits are well hospitality. They have a fleet of executive cars, organised and enjoyable. In addition, they can people carriers and coaches, and are based provide a variety of ticketing, hospitality and within close proximity of Manchester city centre accommodation packages, enabling you to take and Manchester Airport. advantage of all Manchester has to offer. Swans also offers all aspects of logistical services for The experienced staff in the corporate travel any size of conference or event, ensuring that department specialise in providing a professional guests, delegates, staff or visitors get to where transport service and Swans is acknowledged they need to be, safely and on time. as a leading transport provider for major businesses and corporate organisations visiting Greater Manchester.

Stanley House, Broadgate Business Park, Chadderton, Oldham (0800) 799 9423 | [email protected] | swanstravel.com | @SwansTravel

120 visitmanchester.com/conference visitmanchester.com/conference 121 TRANSPORT PROVIDERS TRANSPORT PROVIDERS StreetCars Manchester Virgin Trains

Starting with only two cars from an office in the With three trains an hour Virgin Trains can whisk heart of Manchester in 2002, StreetCars has you from London to the centre of Manchester in become Manchester’s number one private hire just over two hours. Instead of the hassle of flying taxi supplier. The companies unique offering of a or the pain of traffic, fast and frequent trains personal, high quality service has revolutionised means your people get to where they're going the industry and helped StreetCars to become refreshed and ready for action. Virgin Trains can the key player it is now. Long standing accounts cater for all your event travel needs, from the with companies such as Hilton, Northern Rail, smallest groups to even the largest conference Manchester United and Manchester City Council delegation. For the ultimate group travel are a tribute to this success. experience, just ask about ‘Red Carpet’.

29-31 Sackville St, Manchester, M1 3LZ Virgin Trains, Specialist Markets Team, (0161) 228 7878 / 300 8205 | North Wing Offices, Platform 1, Euston Station, [email protected] / London, NW1 2HS [email protected] | (0333) 103 0909 | streetcarsmanchester.co.uk | @StreetCarsMCR [email protected] | virgintrains.co.uk | @virgintrains

Union Cars

For over 30 years, Union Cars has been providing private hire services to Manchester and the surrounding areas and place particular emphasis on timing and safety at the right price. Altogether, Ensure your delegates Union Cars offer reliable and comfortable private hire cars giving an enjoyable travel experience at get the most out of their an affordable cost to all customers. time in Manchester with Union Cars have built a reputation in Manchester for so long due to the quality of service provided which includes a team of friendly, helpful and the free Visitor Map. committed drivers. To pre-order copies call 223 , Manchester M14 5AG 0161 238 4597 or e-mail (0161) 225 5566 | [email protected] | [email protected] unioncarsmanchester.com | @unioncars

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PAGE VENUE MAP MAP REF. CAPACITY CAPACITY TOTAL PAGE VENUE MAP MAP REF. CAPACITY CAPACITY TOTAL NO. THEATRE BANQUETING BEDROOMS NO. THEATRE BANQUETING BEDROOMS 72 AJ Bell Stadium; The 1 GMMap 1,100 750 n/a 28 Manchester Central 32 D5 10,000 4,000 n/a 73 Albert Square Chop House; The 2 D4 110 124 n/a 68 Manchester City Football Club, Etihad Stadium 33 SportcityMap 300 300 n/a 74 Aspect Viewing Facilities 3 F4 60 30 n/a 31 Manchester Conference Centre 34 F6 280 120 117 75 Band On The Wall 4 F2 150 150 n/a & The Pendulum Hotel 100 Best Western Cresta Court Hotel 5 GMMap 350 300 140 104 Manchester Metropolitan University 35 E6 280 340 500 42 Bolton Whites Hotel & Events 6 GMMap 1,500 1,200 125 86 Manchester United Football Club 36 QuaysMap 1,100 820 n/a 58 Bridgewater Hall; The 7 D5 1,800 240 n/a 108 MANDEC 37 OxfordRdMap 120 90 n/a 60 Central Library 8 D4 60 48 n/a 87 Mechanics Centre 38 E5 180 n/a n/a 76 Chester Zoo 9 GMMap 70 60 n/a 48 Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel 39 E4 800 650 280 77 Chetham's School of Music 10 D2 200 48 n/a 49 Mere Golf Resort & Spa; The 40 GMMap 700 550 81 78 Chill Factore 11 GMMap 150 80 n/a 50 Midland Hotel; The 41 D5 700 620 312 112 City Warehouse Aparthotel; The 12 F3 n/a n/a 28 88 Milton Club; The 42 C4 n/a n/a n/a 101 Concorde Conference Centre 13 GMMap 750 750 n/a 89 Monastery Manchester; The 43 GMMap 650 450 n/a 43 Copthorne Hotel Manchester 14 QuaysMap 160 120 166 90 Museum of Science and Industry 44 B5 300 250 n/a 79 Coronation Street The Tour 15 B4 120 80 n/a 91 National Football Museum 45 E2 250 250 n/a 80 Don Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 16 D5 n/a 50 n/a 51 Palace Hotel; The 46 E5 1,000 800 275 34 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly 17 F4 170 130 285 52 Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre 47 E1 220 180 252 62 Emirates Old Trafford 18 QuaysMap 1,200 1,000 68 38 Place Aparthotel; The 48 G4 250 250 107 30 EventCity 19 GMMap 12,000 10,000 n/a 40 Radisson Blu Edwardian 49 D4 450 280 263 81 Fusilier Museum; The 20 GMMap 240 136 n/a 98 Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport 50 GMMap 350 260 360 64 Hard Rock Cafe Manchester 21 E2 n/a 100 n/a 53 Ramada Manchester, Salford Quays 51 QuaysMap 150 120 142 36 Hilton Manchester Deansgate 22 C5 600 550 279 54 Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel 52 D3 400 360 203 82 HOME 23 D6 450 n/a n/a 92 Royal Northern College of Music 53 OxfordRdMap 650 100 n/a 44 Hotel Football Manchester 24 QuaysMap 350 300 133 113 Staycity Serviced Apartments Manchester 54 G3 n/a n/a 84 45 INNSIDE Manchester 25 D6 220 140 208 55 Thistle Manchester City Centre, The Portland 55 F4 300 220 204 83 Irish World Heritage Centre 26 GMMap 220 180 n/a 93 Tiger Tiger 56 E2 100 350 n/a 66 Lowry; The 27 QuaysMap 1,730 280 n/a 70 Town Hall Manchester; The 57 D4 430 220 n/a 46 Lowry Hotel; The 28 C3 400 280 165 106 University of Manchester Conferences 58 OxfordRdMap 1,000 400 3,000 and Venues; The 47 Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa 29 G5 250 220 338 109 University of Salford 59 A2 1,000 60 2,471 84 Manchester Art Gallery 30 E4 130 120 n/a 94 Yang Sing 60 E4 180 200 n/a 85 Manchester Cathedral 31 D2 1,100 1,000 n/a 95 Zouk Manchester 61 E6 260 370 n/a

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116 Adlib Audiovisualsupplier 116 Fisher Audio Visual Audiovisualsupplier 116 Polkadot Design and Print Printingservices 116 Universal Live Audiovisualsupplier 116 Worldspan Eventsmanagementandcreativeagency science30 conferences

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