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Manchester – where great minds meet

The city remains a strong choice for the life science and health innovation sectors, and in September hosts the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project, bringing together global scientists to discuss research into sustainability and protecting our atmosphere.

This is followed by the European Resuscitation Council Congress in October, who have chosen Manchester in a long-line of international destinations to bring resuscitation experts to the city to collaborate on new research.

Looking ahead, we are also delighted to welcome British Small Animal Veterinary Association in 2021, which is bringing its conference to the city hello for the first time after hosting it in another UK we’re Avanti West Coast Hello and welcome to the Manchester city for 30 years. The small animal’s congress will Conference & Exhibition Guide 2020 benefit from the city’s proximity to Manchester your new train operator and have taken - your definitive guide to the meetings, Airport, allowing international speakers easy- access from over 210 destinations. conferences and events support over from Virgin Trains. Find out more available across Greater Manchester. Our knowledgeable Manchester Convention Bureau team are here to help you and provide a range of complimentary services including about us at avantiwestcoast.co.uk You’re reading this at a time of major investment accommodation booking and venue finding, and visitor growth in Manchester and the wider ensuring your event runs smoothly, saving you North, and we’re excited to be increasingly time and money. You can contact a member of recognised as a global destination for meetings the team at meetinmanchester.com/contact. and events. Sheona Southern Manchester’s identity is evolving, with a new story Managing Director, Marketing Manchester to tell, its current and future endeavours associated to health innovation, life sciences, digital, cyber, Call us +44 (0)161 238 4597 e-commerce and as a graphene city. Our region’s Email us [email protected] reputation continues to grow as an international LinkedIn Manchester Convention Bureau visitor destination, with provocative culture, exciting Tweet us @mcr_conf dining, and of course a comprehensive conference Website meetinmanchester.com destination, famous for a warm welcome.

Coming up in 2020 we have some exciting large- scale global conferences in Manchester. Then in June, we look forward to welcoming the Chartered Institute of Housing 2020, bringing over 8500 delegates as the largest conference of its kind in Europe. avantiwestcoast.co.uk Contents Using the guide

Features In this guide you will find all you need to make choosing Manchester, and Why Manchester? 4 planning your conference or event, as easy as possible. Manchester Convention Bureau 6 Sector strengths 8 The directory part of this guide is broken down into five easy to use colour-coded sections, each giving Ambassador programme 10 detailed information about the venues and service Getting to Manchester 12 providers. We have also included at-a-glance facts about the venues’ meeting and events facilities, Global access 14 with this handy key: Things to do 16 Getting around 18 a Maximum capacity theatre style Greater Manchester 20 b Maximum capacity banqueting Explore the North 22 c Number of meeting rooms d Number of bedrooms

Venues & Service Directory i Map reference f Full disabled access Conference & exhibition centres 25 f Partial disabled access Hotels 29 e Wi-Fi available Unique venues 81 g This indicates whether a venue is part of the Green Tourism Business Scheme. This Academic venues 117 is a national sustainable tourism certificate Transport services 123 scheme recognised by VisitEngland. Venues & services at-a-glance 130 h An industry recognised mark of excellence, to cover the essential compliance, Maps 132 competencies and capabilities, meetings and events venues and suppliers should adhere to in their everyday operations. « For each hotel property in this guide the quality accreditation is shown. The nationally recognised quality schemes are VisitEngland’s ‘Quality in Tourism’ and AA’s quality accreditation. Where properties are self accredited this is indicated by shaded stars.

2 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 3 Why Manchester? Manchester Accolades Top reasons to choose Manchester as your next conference destination.

1. GLOBALLY ACCESSIBLE 5. SECTOR STRENGTHS BEST 15TH BEST CITY TOP 25 MEETING TOP 10 EMERGING INTERNATIONAL IN THE WORLD DESTINATIONS MEETING CITIES Manchester Airport offers direct flights with over The region continues to search for new ways DESTINATION 2019 2019 EUROPE 2019 2016 70 airlines from over 210 destinations worldwide to innovate, with particular strengths in three including Europe, the Middle East, North cutting-edge sectors. These are advanced America, Asia and Africa. manufacturing, creative and digital, and life sciences.

2. A SUPPORTIVE CITY PARTNER 6. ACADEMIC POWERHOUSES BEST UK CITY TO BEST UK AIRPORT BEST CITY FOR Marketing Manchester’s team of dedicated Greater Manchester is a first-class region for LIVE IN 2019 2020 BUSINESS 2019 professionals understand that creating a higher education, with four universities and FRIENDLIEST CITIES OF THE WORLD 2017 memorable event can be stressful, so we provide half a million students, not to mention facilities a host of free services to assist you in every part with leading researchers with an international of the event planning process. reputation. The University of Manchester can count 25 Nobel Laureates among current and former staff and students. 3. HIGH-QUALITY, FLEXIBLE VENUES Testimonials 7. 10,000+ BEDROOMS Manchester venues offer flexible spaces for “Marketing Manchester have provided the “Marketing Manchester has provided a all kinds of events, from low-key boardroom Growth in bedstock continues, with over 10,000 traditional accommodation services to our comprehensive accommodation service for discussions to large-scale conferences with bedrooms in the city centre alone, Manchester 8000+ attendees, but offered far more the CIPD's Annual Conference delegates, attendee break outs, coffee stops and keynote offers a large choice for delegates. There are than that. Innovation and brilliant customer visitors and exhibitors for the last two years. speeches. options to suit all budgets including hotels, hostels and apartments. service have been provided throughout.” Their knowledge of what Manchester can Sarah Payling, Ocean Media Group, offer its visitors is a benefit to organisations Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) wishing to use the city.” 4. LOTS TO EXPLORE 8. COMPACT CITY CENTRE Trish Mortimer, Senior Events Co-ordinator, “Not all cities have the capacity to run such Chartered Institute of Personnel and Greater Manchester can provide unique and a large conference, but Manchester does Development (CIPD) The compact, walkable city centre means venues, engaging experiences and leisure options to because of the way all its stakeholders work make sure you and your delegates get the most hotels and attractions are never more than 25 out of your visit. minutes walk away from each other. together. Manchester is a compact city, so all of these buildings are relatively close to one another which worked very well.” Prof Gary Pollock, Professor of Sociology, Call us +44 (0)161 238 4597 Email us [email protected] Manchester Metropolitan University Tweet us @mcr_conf LinkedIn Manchester Convention Bureau Visit our website meetinmanchester.com

4 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 5 Manchester Convention Bureau Our team leaders Manchester Convention Bureau provides a range of complimentary services for conference organisers and delegates. Our team of knowledgeable conference and meeting professionals specialise in event and client support, saving you time and money.

Venue Location Service Press & PR Destination Information Helping to reduce time spent searching for Supporting your press activity through our press Destination imagery, provision of city maps, the perfect location for any event including and media channels to help increase your reach. tourism literature and information on what to see Stephanie Newton conferences and meetings, gala dinners, award and do are just some of the things Manchester Head of Business Tourism ceremonies and drinks receptions. Bespoke Bid Production Convention Bureau can help you with. Stephanie manages the promotion and Assisting you in the production of compelling and positioning of Manchester as one of the UK’s Accommodation Booking Service concise bid documentation in a variety of high- Ambassador Programme leading international conference destinations. The service, available for bookings of 10 rooms or quality formats. Academics and professionals can join our growing [email protected] more, provides a hassle-free way to secure rooms community of Ambassadors by bringing an event that will save you time and provide a seamless Marketing & Delegate Boosting to Manchester, sharing in the city’s success and experience for your delegates. We’re committed to using our destination expertise putting your career in the spotlight. to support you in promoting Manchester as the Local Knowledge & Expertise host city. We can assist you in building anticipation Manchester has a well-developed infrastructure for the conference and boosting attendance. of conference service providers with extensive Discover first-hand how the Manchester expertise in ensuring meetings and events in Site Visit Itineraries Convention Bureau team can make your event Manchester are an outstanding success. There’s nothing like experiencing the city a resounding success. first-hand, and we would be happy to host site Social & Partner Programme Planning inspections for the key decision-makers. Call us: +44 (0)161 238 4597 Anthony Cassidy Manchester has lots to see and do. Manchester Email us: [email protected] Senior International Sales Manager Convention Bureau offer advice and support Promotional Video Tweet us: @mcr_conf Ant leads the team which identifies and in organising formal social events, partner We’d be delighted to supply a promotional video LinkedIn: Manchester Convention Bureau bids to host national and International programmes, excursions and pre/post event tours. to showcase Manchester as the host city. Visit our website: meetinmanchester.com association meetings. [email protected]

Laura Mason Senior Client Services Manager Laura leads the team that sources accommodation and venues for corporate and citywide events. [email protected]

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Manchester is at the cutting edge of health innovation. A city of firsts, Manchester introduced IVF treatment to the world, pioneered hip replacement surgery and bionic eye implants. Manchester is home to top pharmaceutical, MedTech and healthcare companies who are drawn to the city by its ability to establish innovative partnerships between the industry, academic institutes and the country’s National Health Service. • 480 life sciences companies • £6 billion locally-controlled health and social care budget Creative, Digital and Tech Advanced Manufacturing For 250 years, Manchester has been creating and The city of Manchester has always been at shaping the future. Creativity and pioneering new the forefront of innovation. It was the world’s ways of working is in the city’s DNA. Manchester first industrial city, where Rutherford split is now one of Europe’s largest creative, digital the atom, where Ford built their first cars in and technology hubs. The city has a thriving Europe and where graphene was first isolated. community of businesses, from start-ups and Today, Manchester provides a hub of talent and homegrown companies that IPO above £1 billion innovation situated in the heart of the UK’s largest such as AO.com and Boohoo.com, to global players regional centre for manufacturing and advanced Amazon, GCHQ, BBC, Google, IBM and Cisco. engineering, the North West of England. • 86,000 employees • 115,000 employees • £5 billion GVA • £7.4 billion GVA Financial, Professional & Business Services Manchester is home to the largest regional financial, professional and business services industry outside of London. With a number of global financial services companies located here, as well as depth and diversity in a broad range of other disciplines – including insurance, legal, accountancy, consultancy and FinTech – Manchester is a high quality, low risk investment location. • 230,000 employees • £16 billion GVA

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Manchester’s Conference Ambassador Programme offers the partnerships and support necessary to inspire and enable individuals to host prestigious national and international conferences in Manchester.

Ambassadors are experts in their field. Drawn from key academic and industry sectors, they are enthusiastic in their support for Manchester as a world-class conference destination. Ambassador- led conferences generate substantial economic impact for the city and raise the profile of Manchester’s institutions and research areas. Meet some of our Ambassadors here:

James Weightman Prof Gary Pollock Prof Ada Wossink Services Improvement Professor of Sociology, Professor of Environmental Manager (Proton Therapy), Manchester Metropolitan Economics, The University of The Christie NHS Foundation University Manchester Trust 14th European Sociological 24th Annual Conference of 58th Annual Conference of the Association Conference 2019 the European Association of Particle Therapy Co-Operative - Manchester’s collaborative Environmental and Resource Group 2019 approach to sharing insight Economists 2019 - PTCOG 2019 brought together and resources makes it easier - Manchester is one of the more than 1,300 leading for organizers to pull-off oldest centres for the study clinicians, physicists and large-scale conferences, such of economics in the UK, with other practitioners in particle as the 14th ESA Conference a Chair in Political Economy therapy – making it the largest which attracted over 3,000 established in 1854. Today, ever international congress in sociologists from all over the the University’s Economics this field world to Manchester in department is one of the - Chance to share the latest August 2019 UK’s leading centres with 55 clinical, scientific and permanent academic staff industrial developments - Environmental economics is and showcase the latest one of its areas of specialism technology and this conference helped - The Christie is the largest to showcase Manchester as a cancer treatment site in leading centre for research in Europe and opened the UK’s this field first high energy proton beam therapy centre in 2018

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Ideally located in the heart of the UK, Manchester benefits from excellent road, rail and air links.

Manchester Airport Rail Road More than 70 airlines ensure Manchester is directly • Direct trains from London to Manchester run • National Express and Megabus provide services connected to over 210 destinations around the every 20 minutes into the heart of the city centre world. With over 29 million passengers each year, • London and Scotland only two hours away • The M60 ring road connects the city to it is the largest airport in the UK outside of London. • Easy access from Manchester Airport to motorways North, South, East and West Manchester Airport is the UK’s global gateway in Manchester city centre • 25-minute taxi journey from Manchester Airport the North, connecting the entire region to a wealth • Liverpool and Leeds are only an hour away and to Manchester city centre of international hubs. the Lake District under two hours by train • Manchester city centre to open countryside in less than an hour For the latest information visit manchesterairport.co.uk, follow @manairport or download the Manchester Airport app.

12 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 13 NORTH AMERICA EUROPE Brussels Helsinki Prague Global Access Budapest Istanbul Paris Atlanta Amsterdam Cologne Krakow Rome Boston Athens Copenhagen London Reykjavik Halifax Barcelona Dublin Lisbon Stockholm Houston Bergen Edinburgh Lyon Venice Las Vegas Belfast Frankfurt Madrid Vienna Los Angeles Berlin Geneva Munich Zurich New York Orlando Philadelphia Toronto Vancouver

Manchester is one of the most accessible cities in Europe thanks to MIDDLE EAST its world-class airport connecting the Abu Dhabi region to over 210 destinations across Dubai the globe with over 70 airlines. Doha Jeddah The airport offers direct flights from nearly every Islamabad major European city including Brussels, Paris, Muscat Frankfurt and Amsterdam, as well as global Tel Aviv destinations including New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. ASIA PACIFIC New routes in 2020 include Delhi, Riga and a new daily summer service from Boston. Beijing Delhi AFRICA With the city centre only 20 minutes by train or 25 Hong Kong Singapore minutes by taxi from the airport, Manchester is the Addis Ababa natural choice for national and international events.

14 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 15 Things to do Shopping Manchester offers an unrivalled selection of independent brands combined with the best Manchester and its surrounding areas offer an abundance of things to do. Whether collection of well-known chain and department you want to explore Manchester’s rich history on a 'Discover Manchester' walking stores. For those rainy days visit one of Manchester’s tour or Sightseeing Manchester Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour. You can experience shopping centres, for shopping under one roof. what it might be like to be a Premier League footballer on a behind the scenes Selfridges | intu Trafford Centre | Afflecks | stadium tour, there is something to keep everyone entertained. Manchester Craft & Design Centre | Harvey Nichols | Manchester Arndale | McArthur Glen Cheshire Oaks Harvey Nichols

Sport Dining In addition to a year-round programme of sports With so many cultures rubbing shoulders with events, Manchester is packed with activities and each other, it’s no surprise that Manchester has a entertainment to keep even the most ardent great reputation for food and drink. sports fan amused. Spinningfields| Fazenda | Hawksmoor | Emirates Old Trafford | Chill Factore | The Corn Exchange | The Remedy Kitchen | Manchester City Stadium Tour | Vermilion Cinnabar | Zouk Tea Bar and Grill | Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour | Alston Bar & Beef | 20 Stories National Football Museum

Royal Exchange Theatre Flight Club

Heritage Music Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Manchester has music in its soul. Mancunian computer, the vegetarian movement and exports including The Stone Roses, The Smiths, The Suffragettes, Manchester’s heritage is Take That, Bee Gees and Oasis have created impressive to say the least. world-famous music and contributed to some Chetham’s Library | The Monastery | of Manchester’s diverse music venues which are Manchester Cathedral | The John Rylands Library | paving the way for the hottest new names in music. Science and Industry Museum | The Bridgewater Hall | Band on the Wall | Night East Lancashire Railway | Ordsall Hall | and Day Café | Manchester Academy | RNCM | People's History Museum | Matt & Phreds | Manchester Arena | Albert Hall Sightseeing Manchester Bus Manchester Cathedral Band on the Wall

16 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 17 Tram Manchester on foot Getting around Manchester The Metrolink network provides frequent services Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city so there’s no need to worry about a timetable, just centre that you can navigate within 20 minutes. Getting around the city and surrounding areas is easy once you’re here thanks head to your nearest stop and the next tram won’t City Hosts are dotted around the centre to guide to the fleet of buses, trams and trains available. The compact nature of the city be long. You’ll need to buy a ticket from the ticket you with directions, public transport information centre also makes walking a popular choice. machine before boarding or you can now travel and details on events taking place. with contactless cards and devices. Just touch-in at a smart reader, on the stop, and remember to Manchester Maps Transport for Greater Manchester free bus touch-out at your destination stop. Refer to the handy fold out map at the back of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the Within the city centre there are ‘hop-on, hop- tfgm.com/tram | @MCRmetrolink the guide to help find your way around. local government body responsible for delivering off’ style free electric bus services linking all the Greater Manchester’s transport strategy and main transport interchanges, shopping districts, Train Cycle commitments. TfGM also owns Metrolink – hotels, and business areas. There are three routes In addition to the inter-city links, the rail network Cycling is a quick and easy way to explore the the UK’s largest light rail network and is always around the city centre with buses running until connects you to the neighbouring towns and city and Greater Manchester. Discover local investing in new, modern transport interchanges, midnight Mon – Sat, and until 6pm on Sun. The districts of Greater Manchester including Ashton- cycle routes, safe places to park your bike and tram lines and technology to make it easier to get buses also have free Wi-Fi and points of interest under-Lyne, Bolton, Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan. tips for all abilities. around Greater Manchester on public transport. announcements to help you get around. Plus cities further afield like Leeds and Liverpool. tfgm.com/cycling/cycle-hire TfGM are planning for a more sustainable future, tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/free-bus tfgm.com/train developing strategies and initiatives to make the city-region a cleaner, greener and healthier place Bus Tickets to live, work, visit and play in. Commercial bus services run throughout TfGM offers a range of smarter ticket options, Greater Manchester helping you and your to make travel easier. Visit getmethere.com for Journey Planning delegates get out and about. information on travelling by tram using contactless TfGM’s website has a wealth of information and tfgm.com/bus or using mobile tickets via the smartphone app, as a selection of journey planning tools to take the well as details on using a smart card to buy tickets stress out of travelling around Greater Manchester. for bus and tram. If you need a ticket that includes tfgm.com | @OfficialTfGM travel by train, check out systemonetravel.co.uk

18 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 19 Greater Manchester ROCHDALE Greater Manchester is a diverse region made up of - Rochdale Town Hall ten distinct districts. As well as being home to some - Rochdale Feel Good Festival unique conference and meeting venues, Greater - Healey Dell Nature Reserves and Tea Rooms Manchester also offers a mix of beautiful countryside, LAKE DISTRICT Travel: 20 mins by tram waterways and thriving cities and towns. M62 M62 visitrochdale.com

BURY M66 M66 PEAK DISTRICT - East Lancashire Railway BOLTON - Fusilier Museum - Smithills Country Park - Ramsbottom Festival - Hall i' th' Wood Museum Travel: 25 mins by tram - Bolton Food and Drink Festival visitbury.com Travel: 20 mins by train visitbolton.com OLDHAM - Dove Stone Reservoir - Coliseum Theatre and WIGAN M61 M61 M60 M60 Heritage Arts Centre - Haigh Woodland Park - Greenfield Real Ale Brewery - Allgates Brewery Tour Travel: 25 mins by tram - The Museum of Wigan Life visitoldham.com Travel: 35 mins by train wigan.gov.uk M6 M6

SALFORD M602 M602 - Ordsall Hall TAMESIDE - IWM North - Portland Basin Museum - MediaCityUK - Stalybridge Country Park Travel: 25 mins by tram - Ashton-under-Lyne Market visitsalford.info M60 M60 M67 M67 Travel: 35 mins drive tameside.gov.uk M62 M62 M60 M60

WALES / SNOWDONIA TRAFFORD STOCKPORT - Manchester United Museum - Bramall Hall and Stadium Tour - Stockport Air Raid Shelters - Altrincham Market - Robinsons Brewery Tour and - National Trust Dunham Massey Visitor Centre Travel: 20 mins by tram M56 M56 Travel: 10 mins by train visittrafford.info stockport.gov.uk

20 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 21 Chester & Cheshire North Wales Explore the North Cheshire’s art and cultural experiences have grown Home to one of Europe’s oldest living languages, exponentially. Creating a synergy of science and Wales has action, adventure and beauty all rolled Its central location and accessibility makes Manchester the perfect base nature, the incredible Jodrell Bank Observatory, into a cultural hub of world heritage. for exploring the North of England and Wales. After your business is done recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site visitwales.com status hosts a variety of programmes where or even before you have started, experience historic York, or the stunning you can explore the wonders of the universe. North Wales Adventure Day Trip from Manchester natural beauty of the Lake District and Peak District National Parks with a visitcheshire.com Explore stunning North Wales with a fully day trip or excursion from Manchester. With so much more to see there’s escorted tour and same day return coach travel Chester’s bewitching beauty and unique from Manchester. Visit the seaside town of every reason to extend your stay in the region. atmosphere make it an unforgettable day out. Llandudno, explore the history at Conwy Castle visitchester.com and Betws-y-Coed, then venture off the beaten track in Snowdonia’s National Park, taking in some Historic Chester Day Trip with Lunch in the outstanding viewpoints. Experience the heritage Cathedral and beauty of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. This unescorted day trip includes your return train £44pp | busybus.co.uk (operates daily) travel and passes through a wealth of things to see and do. Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour around this beautiful Roman city followed by lunch at York & Yorkshire the 13th Century Refectory Café within Chester Renowned for its exquisite architecture, quaint Cathedral. Freely roam along the City Walls, cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and a wealth cruise down the river, visit the Grosvenor Museum of visitor attractions. York is famously known for and enjoy The Roman Gardens. Not to forget the its heritage, visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, have a 700-year-old The Rows Shopping Galleries. spot of lunch on The Shambles and treat yourself £49pp | manchestersightseeingtours.com at the delectable York’s Chocolate Story, where Rowntree’s, Terry’s and Cravens were invented. The Lake District visityork.org The Lake District’s beautiful scenery has been an Blending outstanding scenery, peaceful inspiration for writers such as Beatrix Potter and atmosphere and castles rich in history. Yorkshire is William Wordsworth. a year-round attraction. golakes.co.uk yorkshire.com

Lake District Tour from Manchester York, the Cathedral and Vikings’ Day Trip by Discover the Lake District National Park on Train a guided tour with return coach travel from Experience the historical York, with return train central Manchester. Experience a relaxing Lake tickets from Manchester Piccadilly through the Windermere cruise and travel through the Pennine Hills and Yorkshire. This trip includes a stunning landscapes of the Langdale Valley. Visit York Pass where entrance to over 30 fascinating the medieval village of Hawkshead, famous for attractions are included. Venture through the its connection with Beatrix Potter and William medieval York Minster built over 250 years ago Wordsworth, where his old Grammar School can and the JORVIK Viking Centre built on the site of be found, along with St Michael and All Angels a 1,000-year-old Viking settlement. Enjoy learning Church which overlooks the beautiful village. the secrets of the chocolatiers at York’s Chocolate £48pp | mountain-goat.com Story – creating your own hand-made chocolate. (operates Mon, Wed, Sat through winter £84pp| manchestersightseeingtours.com and Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun through summer) (operates daily)

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Manchester Central

• 0Over 23,000sqm of flexible space, for 10 to over 10,000 delegates •0 Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity for your event •0 Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests a 10,900 b 3,600 c 28 i D5 feh

Manchester Central is an award-winning venue CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature for 140 years. Central Hall (1&2 combined) 10,900 2,400 - 3,600 10,032 26.38 Central 3-4 combined (divisible) 140 36 42 60 117 3.37 Manchester Central offers world-class flexibility Central 5-7 combined (divisible) 170 60 60 100 190 3.46 with the capacity to host intimate corporate Central 8 77 24 30 40 70 3.46 functions as well as large-scale conferences Exchange Auditorium 800 - - - 540 26 and exhibitions. Its spaces are entirely adaptable Exchange Hall 1,600 684 - 1,200 1,834 7.8 with several self-contained suites that can be Exchange Room 1 80 24 36 40 68.4 3.29 configured to suit any requirement. Exchange 8-10 combined (divisible) 400 150 - 270 604 3.47 Charter 1-3 combined (divisible) 950 240 60 510 951 4.89 Its experienced team lead the industry with Cobden 1-4 combined (divisible) 341 102 36 200 378 3.18 outstanding service standards - making it There are additional event spaces available at this venue one of the most professional and versatile event spaces in the UK. Petersfield, M2 3GX +44 (0)161 834 2700 | [email protected] | manchestercentral.co.uk | @mcr_central

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Let us find you a bed for the night

Save time by contacting Manchester Convention Bureau and using our free accommodation booking service. Let us source accommodation rates and availability for you and your delegates.

Call us: +44 (0)161 238 4597 Email us: [email protected] Visit our website: meetinmanchester.com Hyatt Regency Manchester 28 | meetinmanchester.com The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

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• 0 20 flexible meeting rooms can host events for up to 500 delegates, reception style with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel •0 All-inclusive meeting packages offered along with “Radisson Rewards” loyalty scheme for event planners, with a team of dedicated event managers looking a 400 b 280 c 20 d 263 i D4 feg after your event on site

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•0 New to Manchester in January 2020 •0 Situated on the Oxford Road corridor within easy access to the city centre and its transport and tourism attractions •0 Featuring an exciting suite of meeting and conferencing facilities plus The Laureate Restaurant and The Graduate Bar. There are 212 rooms including Regency Club rooms with complimentary access to the exclusive Regency Club Lounge a 200 b 170 c 7 d 212 i Oxford Rd Map fe Our stylish rooms o er free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of the city and adjacent Manchester

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) University. Located on the Oxford Road business SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT corridor with good public transport and road links Executive Boardroom 30 18 16 16 47.6 3.6 you can work better, relax and achieve more. Turing Room - - 8 8 47.6 3.6 The Bernstein Suite 140 60 58 100 143.6 3.6 For reservations, visit The Rothwell Suite 200 102 56 170 204.2 3.3 hyattregencymanchester.com There are additional event spaces available at this venue HYATT REGENCY MANCHESTER 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ +44 (0)161 359 5550 | [email protected] | hyattregencymanchester.com | @hyattmanchester T +44 (0)161 359 5550 E [email protected]

4414 HR_Man_Advert Artwork.indd 1 15/01/2020 12:06 «««« Hyatt House Manchester

• 0 The very first Hyatt House in the UK, cleverly positioned on a peaceful square above the Hyatt Regency. •0 Easy access to Manchester’s major Why stay in a hotel transport hubs and attractions within walking distance of the city centre. when you can live in a house? •0 Offering a mix of modern studio and one- bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, a 24-hour gym, complimentary breakfast, Welcome to the first Hyatt House in the UK, located in the heart of Manchester’s laundry facilities and panoramic views thrilling innovation district. Discover spacious studio or one-bedroom suites with a c d i fe separate living space, bedroom, and work area; fully equipped with 43-inch TV, 16 2 116 Oxford Rd Map Nespresso machine and free Wi-Fi. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast, stock-up at the 24/7 H Market or burn calories at the 24/7 Workout Room. CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Living Room 16 - 10 - 23.45 2.46 To book visit hyatthousemanchester.com There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Hyatt House Manchester 55 Booth Street West, Manchester M15 6PQ T +44 (0) 161 359 5556 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ E [email protected] +44 (0)161 359 5556 | [email protected] | hyatthousemanchester.com | @hyattmanchester

4414 HH_Man_Advert Artwork.indd 1 15/01/2020 11:55 The Midland

«««« The Midland

• 0 14 impressive conference and meeting rooms offering state-of-the-art technology in Manchester’s most iconic hotel •0 The largest suite hosts up to 700 guests and benefits from an adjoining bar area with direct street access a b c d i fegh •0 Located just 200m from Oxford Road 700 620 14 312 D5 Station, 800m from Piccadilly Station CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) and across the road from Manchester SUITE Central Convention Complex THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Alexandra Suite 700 300 120 620 696 4.06 Its about time a venue treated you like the main Stanley Suite 100 60 34 100 181 4.72 event! As the site of one of Churchill’s epic Trafford Suite 240 120 50 220 246.15 5.26 speeches and the venue where Rolls and Royce Derby Suite 130 70 44 100 114.47 4.01 formed their partnership, we have a history of Chester Suite 50 30 24 40 60.16 4.01 making successful meetings happen. Lancaster Suite 80 40 34 60 75.6 4.29 The hotel sets the sophisticated tone for any Fairclough Suite 50 40 24 40 62.69 4.43 event, specialising in hosting everything from Houghton Suite 20 10 20 20 35 3.5 large conferences, gala dinners, award Rolls Suite / Royce Suite 30 24 22 30 46.55 3.86 ceremonies and black tie events. Offering a Victoria Suite 80 50 34 80 132 2.64 flexible range of 14 meeting and event rooms, There are additional event spaces available at this venue the central and accessible Manchester location make it an ideal venue for hosting small or 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS large conferences and special events. +44 (0)161 932 4090 | [email protected] | themidlandhotel.co.uk | @MidlandMCR

38 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 39 Our urban sanctuary and the perfect environment to renew and rejuvenate your body and mind. The award-winning Rena Spa at The Midland offers a wide range of treatments and Spa Packages using award winning cult French beauty brand Caudalie as well as wellness treatments by Germaine De Cappuccini. Book your appointment today. Telephone: 0161 932 4086 or book online at themidlandhotel.co.uk

THE TEA ROOM AT THE MIDLAND

IT’S ABOUT TIME YOU TRIED THE ULTIMATE AFTERNOON TEA

As Manchester’s only setting specifically designed for and dedicated to afternoon tea, The Tea Room at The Midland is truly one of a kind. AFTERNOON TEA IS SERVED Monday to Friday: 1.00pm - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday: 12.30pm - 6.30pm AFTERNOON TEA BRUNCH IS SERVED Monday to Sunday: 10.30am - 1.30pm Book now on themidlandhotel.co.uk or call 0161 235 4782 The Principal Manchester

«««« The Principal Manchester

• 0 The largest event space within a hotel in the northwest of England •0 Centrally located with great national and international transport connections from Oxford Road Station, Piccadilly Station and Manchester Airport •0 270 loft-style bedrooms and suites Soon to become a KIMPTON Hotel a 1,000 b 850 c 17 d 270 i E5 fegh with fast, free and multi-device Wi-Fi, 300 thread-count bed linen, bespoke CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE mattresses and Smart TVs THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Ballroom 1,000 700 - 850 885 7 With its clock tower and striking Victorian New spaces include the quirky and characterful, architecture, The Principal Manchester is an seven Clock Tower Meeting Rooms, that provide Whitworth Rooms 1&2 450 230 - 320 464.72 4.4 unmistakable landmark in the city’s skyline. flexible boardroom and delegate spaces, as well as Whitworth 3 150 120 - 100 132 4.8 A magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building, break-out space with a larder of treats for guests. Directors Room 100 60 40 80 109 5 the hotel has a history dating back to 1895, The Executive Chef at The Principal Manchester Directors Boardroom 20 - 16 10 33 5 when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance brings restaurant-quality food to large-scale Directors Lounge 20 - 16 10 33 5 Company headquarters. banquets and events. Equally, they can rustle up Oak Room 100 60 40 80 124 4.65 a healthy working lunch or a slap-up meal in the Oak Boardroom 20 - 16 10 30 4.65 The Principal Manchester’s multi-million pound Directors’ Boardroom. Clock Tower 7 60 32 30 20 50 4.8 refurbishment combines many original, listed Clock Tower 6 60 32 30 30 50 4.8 features with a brand new look and upgraded The Manchester Florist, situated in the hotel There are additional event spaces available at this venue specifications across all bedrooms and suites to entrance, provides unique floristry for events, the 17 meeting and event spaces. ensuring a memorable impact on your guests Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA long after the day itself. +44 (0)161 288 1111 | [email protected] | theprincipalhotel.com/manchester | @PrincipalManc

42 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 43 The Refuge by Volta

• 0 Public Bar – craft beers, cocktails and an eclectic list of wines. Come as you are • 0 Dining Room – Dishes using British ingredients with a global influence • 0 The Den – A great spot to hire as a breakout space for private parties

DJs turned-restaurateurs Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford from the award-winning Volta have partnered with The Principal Manchester to create The Refuge, a 10,000 square foot space that is buzzing from morning till night.

The Dining Room serves a selection of large plates and sharing dishes for the table. Stay all day in the Public Bar – stop by with your laptop and grab a coffee, have pre-dinner drinks, or prop up the bar all night long.

Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA +44 (0)161 233 5151 | [email protected] | refugemcr.co.uk | @TheRefugeMcr

44 | meetinmanchester.com Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford

«««« Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford

• 0 On-site event space for up to 2,000 delegates • 0 Facilities include residents' gym, free on-site car parking, business centre and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel • 0 Great transport links and located just three miles away from Manchester city centre a 1,200 b 1,000 c 43 d 150 i Quays Map fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) The four star Hilton Garden Inn hotel is on-site SUITE at Emirates Old Trafford, home to Lancashire THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Cricket Club, and offers quality and convenient The Point 1,200 720 - 1,000 1,125 7.4 accommodation for business and leisure in Three sections of The Point 1,000 520 - 720 839 7.4 Manchester and the surrounding areas. The hotel Two sections of The Point 650 320 126 450 528 7.4 offers 150 bedrooms across five floors, 80 of One section of the Point 300 160 90 220 283 7.4 which have balconies that overlook the world Executive Boxes (9) - - 14 - 24.6 2.8 famous cricket pitch, and comes complete with 1864 Suite 200 120 64 200 215.25 3.4 facilities such as a business centre with Wi-Fi, Brown Shipley Club Suite 60 40 26 50 72 2.4 residents’ gym, Garden Grille Restaurant and Bar The Lancaster Suite 80 48 38 70 98 2.4 and 700 free on-site car parking spaces. Start your Boardroom - - 24 30 51.6 3.4 day off in The Garden Grille and Bar and enjoy Members’ Suite 180 96 40 240 438.32 3.1 their delicious cooked-to-order breakfast. This is on-site event space and there are additional event spaces available at this venue Then after a long day of travel or a busy day at the office, relax with your favourite cocktail or cold Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PX beer before enjoying one of the Hilton Garden +44 (0)161 868 7100 | [email protected] | Inn’s favourite dishes. emiratesoldtrafford.co.uk/stay/ | @HGIManchester

46 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 47 Dakota Manchester

««««« Dakota Manchester

• 0 A modern luxury lifestyle brand, Dakota Hotels have been thoughtfully designed with no detail spared. Sophistication at its heart, our newest hotel in Manchester combines style with impeccable service for a truly luxurious experience

•0 An eight-story new build located within b 20 c 2 d 137 i G4 fe Manchester's vibrant city centre - a three-minute walk from Piccadilly Station CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE •0 Dakota Manchester features 137 THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT bedrooms including 20 opulent suites Private Dining Room - - 20 20 42 - and Manchester’s largest penthouse, Small Private Dining Room - - 8 8 12.6 - the Grand Deluxe Suite

The heart and soul of Dakota is The Grill, which offers a fresh, sophisticated menu and brasserie- style ambiance.

The destination Cocktail Bar features a Champagne Room and Cigar Garden, providing a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a wide selection of classic cocktails and a premium range of whisky and spirits. Externally, the canal side terrace is 29 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JL available for exclusive use events. +44 (0)161 674 9180 | [email protected] | dakotahotels.co.uk | @DakotaHotel_MCR

48 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 49 «««« «««« Great John Street Hotel King Street Townhouse

• 0 Flexible range of spaces for private hire • 0 Flexible venue able to accommodate that can accommodate anything from a anything from a boardroom meeting to boardroom meeting to an exclusive event large celebrations of 150 guests on the for 300 guests South Terrace, offering incomparable views •0 Originally a Victorian school house, now • 0 Discover The Cellars; home to The Wine transformed into a luxury townhouse hotel with Cellar, a gloriously unique private dining 30 unique bedrooms and suites alongside space for 14 people and The Screening stylish lounges and outdoor terraces Room, a luxurious experience for 20 people. Ideal for corporate or private hire events • 0 Each of the meeting and event spaces offers natural daylight and complimentary Wi-Fi a 80 b 140 c 6 d 30 i C4 fe a 100 b 100 c 6 d 40 i D4 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE INFORMAL BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE INFORMAL BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Library 40 40 20 44 66 3 Large Hub 60 70 24 40 45 2.27 Headmaster’s Office 50 50 24 48 48 3 Small Hub 35 30 18 30 37 2.27 Rooftop Lounge (GJS) 80 150 28 80 49 3 Small & Large Hub (combined) 100 90 - 40 82 2.27 Boy’s/Girl’s Classroom 25 20 14 14 39 3 6th Floor 100 140 28 100 - 2.2 Oyster Bar - 200 - 140 - - Cellar - - 14 16 - -

50 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 51 INNSiDE Manchester

«««« INNSiDE Manchester

• 0 Urban lifestyle hotel in Manchester’s coolest new neighbourhood, First Street. 5 versatile events spaces with integrated AV including Big Ideas Space •0 208 spaces and contemporary guest rooms, the perfect fusion of unique design and comfort, many rooms with fantastic a 250 b 200 c 5 d 208 i D6 fe city scape views

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) •0 Free, high speed Wi-Fi throughout, close SUITE to public transport and discounted parking THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT on First Street Foster 24 16 15 14 42 3.42 Chadwick Suite 250 160 80 200 300 3.42 Chadwick A 120 64 35 80 150 3.42 Spaces at INNSiDE Manchester tickle your senses Chadwick B 50 40 20 50 67 3.42 and inspire the unconventional. Creating a new Chadwick C 50 40 20 50 83 3.42 way of doing business. Full of smart ideas and Big Ideas Space - - 20 - 43 3.42 sustainable touches. 5 spaces full of smart ideas, There are additional event spaces available at this venue in the heart of the city, that can bend and flex to suit your needs. Local design details and colourful creative touches, to get your brainwaves buzzing.

1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP +44 (0)161 200 2500 | [email protected] | innside.com/manchester | @innsidemcr

52 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 53 The Lowry Hotel

««««« The Lowry Hotel

• 0 The region’s leading five-star hotel offering a self-contained conference and banqueting floor, with a separate entrance at street level and onsite parking for up to 86 guests • Fully flexible meeting and banqueting rooms accommodating small board a 400 b 300 c 11 d 165 i C3 fegh meetings to large conferences for 400

delegates and gala dinners for up to 300 CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE • Developed in 2019, Meetings Inspired, by THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Lowry Hotel is a new Meetings and Grand Ballroom 400 150 60 300 360 3.8 Events concept designed to bring your Ballroom 1 175 80 40 150 180 3.8 event to life through innovative technology, Ballroom 2 175 80 40 150 180 3.8 culinary excellence and outstanding service Meetings Rooms 1,2,3,4 & 6 35 16 16 20 33.75 2.03 Meeting Room 5 - - 16 - 33.75 2.03 Meeting Room 7 40 16 18 30 49 2.03 The five star Lowry Hotel is a pioneering property, Meeting Room 8 40 16 18 30 42 2.03 and was the first five-star hotel to open in Greater Pre Function 1 - 60 - 100 142.5 2.04 Manchester. Even in a city that prides itself on Pre Function 2 - 48 - 80 112.5 2.04 innovation and image; its cutting edge design Private Dining Room 40 16 24 24 33.75 2.04 stands out. The dramatic, curved glass fronted There are additional event spaces available at this venue façade is nothing short of a local landmark, and it makes for a memorable venue for any event. 50 Dearmans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH +44 (0)161 827 4000 | [email protected] | thelowryhotel.com | @thelowryhotel

54 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 55 «««« «««« AC Marriott Manchester City Centre AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays

• 0 Located in the Northern Quarter of • 0 Minutes from Manchester city centre, Manchester, which is known for its situated in Salford Quays, home to vibrant street art and bohemian bars in MediaCityUK and minutes’ walk from a characteristic part of town Old Trafford and Lancashire County •0 172 bedrooms combine modern design Cricket ground with sleek furnishings to create an •0 142 bedrooms combine modern design atmosphere of calm with sleek furnishings to create an •0 Offering 2 meeting rooms which can be atmosphere of calm used individually or as one space •0 Offering three meeting rooms which can be used individually or as one space a 80 b 50 c 2 d 172 i F2 fe a 147 b 120 c 4 d 142 i Quays Map feg

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Arkwright 40 30 12 30 50 - Quayside 1/2/3 40 24 20 30 7.1m/5.3 2.7 Heywood 40 30 12 30 50 - Quayside 1&2/ 2&3 75 44 30 60 14.4m/5.3 2.7 Combined 80 60 40 50 100 - Quayside 147 94 45 120 21.4m/5.3 2.7 AC Library (Breakout Space) ------AC Terrace ------

56 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 57 ««««« «««« CitySuites Apartment Hotel Manchester Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport

• 0 Apartment hotel with 5* facilities including • 0 Offering state-of-the-art meeting rooms a 24/7 reception, newly opened restaurant, with the perfect ambience for delegates to Embankment Kitchen, swimming pool make great decisions, learn or be inspired and gym • 0 The venues are spacious, sophisticated, • 0 No.1 rated speciality lodging in Manchester fully-equipped, quiet and with plenty of (TripAdvisor) natural light • 0 CitySuites is situated in the heart of • 0 Built-in AV equipment and unlimited Manchester, amongst the city’s most highspeed Wi-Fi recognisable destinations

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CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Embankment Kitchen Restaurant - - - 80 305 - Ringway 40 16 15 - 13.47 1.5 Embankment Kitchen Private Dining - - - 12 23 - Barton - - 10 - 9.26 1.5 The Lounge - - - 50 83 - Woodford - - 10 - 9.26 1.5 Ringway / Barton 70 24 24 - 16.53 1.5 Triple Suite 100 32 30 60 20 1.5 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

58 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 59 «««« «««« Copthorne Hotel Manchester Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly

• 0 Situated in the heart of the exciting Salford • 0 Adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly Quays area, with world-class attractions on train station, the hotel has 15 recently the door step refurbished meeting & events spaces • 0 With 166 en-suite rooms, this corporate •0 Complimentary Wi-Fi provided throughout hotel has a spacious feel with secure the hotel, all meeting rooms provide state- on-site car park of-the-art AV with floor to ceiling windows • 0 Convenient transport links, being located •0 Central delegate breakout area & directly opposite the Exchange Quay conference café where locally themed Metrolink morning and afternoon breaks are provided

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CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Heritage 160 90 45 120 148 3.7 Palaces 170 100 70 130 178.2 3.2 King 75 40 25 40 74 3.7 Skylounge 60 32 26 44 81.81 2.4 Regent 75 40 25 40 74 3.7 Brodick & Cawdor 77 40 36 50 87. 7 3.2 McCallum 20 - 18 - 53 3.2 Inverary and Balmoral 36 18 14 30 38.43 3.2 Holyrood and Borthwick 36 18 14 30 38.43 3.2 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Clippers Quay, Manchester, M50 3SN One Piccadilly Place, 1 Auburn Street, Manchester, M1 3DG +44 (0)161 873 7321 | [email protected] | millenniumhotels.com/manchester +44 (0)161 242 1025 | [email protected] | manchesterpiccadilly.doubletree.com | @DoubleTreeMCR

60 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 61 ««««« «««« Hilton Manchester Deansgate Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

• 0 10 meetings rooms for up to 200 • 0Conveniently located in the city centre, delegates. Deansgate Suite for up to 600 opposite Piccadilly Station, offering guests, divisable into three unique spaces unrivalled meeting and events space • 0 Boardroom with floor-to-ceiling windows • 0Flexible, bright and spacious meeting rooms for up to 40 delegates featuring cutting-edge technology, including wireless Click Share and Bose speakers • 0 Unique event space available in the hotel’s chic sky bar, Cloud 23, for up to 400 guests • 0298 contemporary bedrooms all offering or delegates the latest facilities including smart television, work desks, USB charge points and Wi-Fi a 600 b 550 c 14 d 279 i C5 feh a 165 b 150 c 12 d 298 i F4 fegh

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Deansgate Suite 600 450 - 550 588 7 Hacienda Suite* 165 120 60 150 153 2.45 Deansgate Sections 1, 2, & 3 200 100 80 120 197 7 Wilson Suite* 90 64 40 90 99 2.45 Meeting Rooms 1 - 4 25 - 14 - 28 3.1 Piccadilly Suite 80 48 30 70 70 3.8 Meeting Rooms 2, 3 & 4 100 56 30 70 83 3.1 Morrisey Room 50 32 22 40 58 2.45 Meeting Rooms 8 & 9 100 56 30 70 83 3.1 6 x Meeting Rooms 25 - 16 18 26 2.45 There are additional event spaces available at this venue *Flexible spaces can be divided into 2 even meeting rooms | There are additional event spaces available at this venue

62 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 63 AWATING GRADING ««« Hotel Brooklyn Ibis 96 Portland Street Manchester Centre

• 0 Located at the heart of Portland Street in • 0 Modern budget City Centre hotel Central Manchester, just a few minutes • 0 15-minute walk to Piccadilly Station, from the city’s Piccadilly Station bus stop outside hotel • 0 Versatile rooftop banqueting and • 0 25% parking discount for guests at conference space, Brooklyn Heights Q Park Piazza (M1 4LX) offering capacity up to 160 delegates • 0 189 innovative and stylish guestrooms, Whether you're heading to the bright lights of a lively destination restaurant Runyon’s Manchester for work or play, the central location and panoramic top floor bar and friendly team come together to deliver affordable accommodation that scores top marks on everyone's tick list. Beds? Sweet. Showers? a 180 b 150 c 3 d 189 i E4 fe Power. Breakfast? Well, it's 'awesome' and 'plentiful', according to TripAdvisor reviews. CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE But don't just take their word for it; book your THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT room today and discover it all for yourself. Montague Suite 90 70 40 85 113 3 Hicks Suite 36 40 30 40 44 3 Grace Suite 36 40 30 40 44 3 d 127 i E5 fe Brooklyn Heights 180 150 80 150 226 3

64 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 65 ««« ««« ibis Styles Manchester Portland Jurys Inn Manchester

• 0Situated in Manchester’s vibrant city • 0Newly refurbished city centre hotel centre on Portland Street, with convenient • 0Perfect for your small meetings, training, transport links and within walking distance AGMs and interviews of Piccadilly train station • 0Offering a 12 point service promise to • 0229 bedrooms, all offering complimentary ensure your event runs smoothly Wi-Fi, a work desk, flat screen TV and air conditioning • 0The Jamboree Foodfest Restaurant & Bar brings you flavours from around the world

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CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Manchester Boardroom - - 14 - 28.32 2.18 Rochdale Room 60 36 24 - 56 3.02 Bridgewater Room 35 21 19 - 45 3.02 Syndicate Room x 4 10 - 4 - 20 3.12 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP 56 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5LE +44 (0)161 246 3400 | [email protected] | accorhotels.com +44 (0)161 953 8808 | [email protected] | jurysinns.com

66 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 67 «««« «««« Macdonald Manchester Hotel Malmaison Hotel

• 0 Brimming with natural daylight with floor • 0Brand new ‘Work & Play’ meeting space to ceiling windows offering great city views including 10 meeting & event spaces with unlimited refreshments, opposite Piccadilly •0 14 versatile and flexible conference rooms Train Station all located on a self-contained floor with dedicated reception area and break-out • 0Pod style meeting rooms available to spaces hire for half days as well as full days, all including plasma screens with wireless •0 Outstanding onsite facilities; Free Wi-Fi, technology & Apple Play Restaurant, Gym, Award-Winning Spa and Parking • 0Private dining room with balcony, bar & comfortable ‘snug’ area a 200 b 220 c 14 d 338 i G5 feg a 140 b 160 c 10 d 160 i F4 feg

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Piccadilly 200 120 32 220 257.6 2.4 Work & Play 1 - - 10 10 (1 table) 17.15 2.27 Meeting Room 3 47 24 28 30 62.7 2.4 Work & Play 2 20 - 18 20 34.45 2.27 Meeting Room 11 62 40 30 50 92.8 2.4 Work & Play 3 60 35 24 45 56.26 2.69 There are additional event spaces available at this venue Work & Play 4-5 140 80 35 160 165.35 2.69 Ember Lounge 20 - 15 24 25 2.69 There are additional event spaces available at this venue 91 London Road, Manchester, M1 2PG +44 (0)161 272 3200 | [email protected] | 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LZ macdonaldhotels.co.uk | @macdonaldmanchester +44 (0)161 278 1080 | [email protected] | malmaison.com/manchester | @ManchesterMal

68 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 69 ««« «««« Manchester Conference Centre & The Pendulum Hotel Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert

• 0A convenient city centre location. 5 •0 The Marriott V&A is conveniently located on minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Train the banks of the river in the Spinningfields Station. Car park located across the road area of Manchester city centre with on-site • 0Bespoke conference facilities which parking for 70 cars and accessible to all include a professional tiered theatre, major transport and travel hubs exhibition space, modern meeting and •0 9 flexible meeting and event rooms all syndicate rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, LCD, Clickshare, • 0Unique Garden Bar and courtyard located Screen, Air Con in the heart of the venue. Great space for •0 Marriott Bonvoy points for event organisers post conference drinks and entertaining a 280 b 180 c 15 d 117 i F5 feh a 240 b 240 c 9 d 148 i B4 fegh

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Pendulum Suite 280 120 50 180 199 3.7 John Logie Baird 240 120 70 240 337 2.7 Pioneer Room 220 90 38 150 259 4.6 Irwell Suite - - 14 - 20.70 2.4 Cotton Theatre 120 - - - 115 3.7 Victoria Suite 60 32 22 50 48.8 2.4 Edgerton Suite 40 24 16 30 50 4.8 Albert Suite 10 - 10 - 19.72 2.1 Adamson Suite 30 18 14 20 23 3.4 1844 Suite 30 - 16 - 41.08 2.1 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

70 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 71 «««« «««« Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Novotel Manchester Centre

• 0Whether you are looking to hold a large • 0Modern City Centre hotel, with Standard, conference, event or smaller meeting, Superior, Executive rooms and Junior Mercure Manchester Piccadilly has the suites perfect room to fit your needs •0 15-minute walk to Piccadilly Station, bus • 0All meeting rooms have natural daylight, stop outside hotel complimentary high speed Wi-Fi access and air conditioning, as well as LCD •0 25% parking discount for guests at Q Park projector and screen Piazza (M1 4LX) • 0Meeting planners can take advantage of the loyalty programme, Le Club Meetings a 800 b 650 c 10 d 280 i E4 fe a 80 b 60 c 7 d 164 i 50 feh

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT International Suite 800 350 - 650 819 6.4 Rylands Suite 80 60 40 60 80 - Park Suite 130 80 60 100 154 3.25 Rylands 1 / Rylands 2 40 30 24 30 40 - Senate 80 48 30 60 93.75 2.56 Chetham 50 35 24 25 50 - Portland 80 48 30 60 66 2.44 Portico / Whitworth 25 14 15 14 25 - Park Avenue 60 40 24 50 68 3.55 Boardroom - - 12 - 25 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH 21 Dickinson Street, Manchester, M1 4LX +44 (0)844 815 9024 | [email protected] | mercuremanchester.co.uk +44 (0)161 235 2200 | [email protected] | accorhotels.com

72 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 73 «««« «««« Princess Street Hotel Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel

• 0An award-winning Manchester city centre • 0Located in the heart of the city on the hotel in a prime location corner of Deansgate & Blackfriars Street •0 A stunning Grade II-listed Victorian • 0Minutes’ walk from national public property - the hotel will undergo a transport links, shops & restaurants refurbishment programme during 2020 • 0203 of the largest bedrooms in the city, •0 Facilities include two dedicated and a dedicated conference & event floor, boardrooms, private dining, 24 Bar & Grill, with an onsite car park with 80 spaces The Lawn coffee shop, and a round-the- Exciting refurbishment starts early 2020. clock fitness centre Please contact Emma Thompson - [email protected] for more information. a 100 b 60 c 4 d 141 i E4 feg a 400 b 350 c 9 d 203 i D3 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Conference Suite 100 55 45 60 84.9 2.4 Medici Ballroom 400 320 100 350 381 3.4 Conference Suite 1 40 24 24 32 47.1 2.4 Galileo 100 60 40 200 300 3.4 Conference Suite 2 40 24 24 32 47.1 2.4 Michelangelo 110 80 45 140 209 3.4 Boardroom 2 - - 14 - 19.5 2.2 Bernini & El Greco 90 48 35 70 85 2.9 Boardroom 3 - - 14 - 19.5 2.2 Bernini 49 18 17 30 43 2.9 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue.

74 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 75 «««« «««« Roomzzz Manchester Corn Exchange Townhouse Hotel Manchester

• 0Aparthotel in the heart of Manchester city • 0Stunning Grade II listed building and a centre former cotton warehouse with 85 boutique- style rooms and suites for your delegates •0 Grade II listed building • 0Self-contained conference floor with eight •0 Yards from Victoria Station meeting rooms giving an unparalleled •0 All room hire comes with water, mints, choice for meetings or conferences flipchart, pens and white board. • 0Function rooms can accommodate for Connection to TV via wireless connection various seating styles. AV and other meeting available room essentials are provided as standard •0 Tea and coffee making facilities available at an extra charge. Lunch available at an a b c d i fe extra charge 48 100 8 85 E4

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE c 1 d 114 i E2 e THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Clegg Suite 48 26 30 30 58.8 3.45 CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) Waterhouse Suite 48 26 30 30 57.3 3.45 SUITE BOARDROOM SQM HEIGHT Portland Room 28 16 18 20 37.1 3.45 Boardroom 12 - - Barry Room 20 10 10 10 20 3.45 Princess room 20 10 10 10 21.6 3.45 There are additional event spaces available at this venue Exchange Square, Manchester, M4 3TR +44 (0)161 870 1300 | [email protected] | 101 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DF roomzzz.com | @Roomzzz +44 (0)161 222 8748 | [email protected] | townhousemanchester.com | @HotelTownhouse

76 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 77 «««« Whitworth Locke Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

• 0Venue that embraces the quirks and • 0 7 miles from the city centre and minutes history of the former cotton mill off the motorway infrastructure • 0Suites retain grand Victorian period features, •0 Nestled in over 200 acres of parkland and all are exceptionally spacious, feeling more with a strong reputation for excellence like your own contemporary apartment in the •0 Offering style and flexibility to host city than a traditional hotel room everything from exhibitions, corporate • 0Creative thinking spaces for those who banquets or dinner/dances to training seek cultural authenticity and genuine seminars, team-building events, board hospitality that is rooted in and enhanced meetings, private dining, golf days and by thought-provoking design social gatherings in Manchester a 120 b 110 c 4 d 160 i E5 feg a 250 b 220 c 9 d 158 i GM Map feg

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Storehouse 120 88 50 110 144 2.7 Worsley Suite 250 120 100 220 295 2.7 Co-working Lounge 80 - - - 120 1.7 Bridgewater Suite 80 40 27 60 99 2.7 Yellow Room - - 10 10 40 1.7 Egerton Suite 80 40 27 60 99 2.7 Green Room - - 10 10 30 1.7 Ellesmere Suite 80 40 27 60 99 2.7 Egerton & Ellesmere Suite 180 80 60 160 168 2.7 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

78 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 79 We know Manchester

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Manchester United Football Club 80 | meetinmanchester.com Manchester United Football Club, United Events

Manchester United Football Club, United Events

• 0 Spaces to cater for up to 1,100 delegates •0 A wide range of flexible spaces suitable for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions or small meetings • A dedicated events team, that delivers world class events for the club a 1,104 b 950 c 150 i Quays Map fegh • A venue that regularly caters for 75,000 guests CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE • Easily accessible location via plane, train, tram THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT or car with 5,000 free car parking spaces Manchester Suite 1,104 640 - 950 1,300 4.21 International Suite 639 320 - 500 780 3.93 When you’re organising an event, you need a Salford 1 322 168 64 290 514 3.08 venue that offers unrivalled appeal to engage and No.7 Suite 188 136 66 300 502 2.96 inspire your guests. The world-renowned venue Evolution Suite 176 104 42 200 477 4.21 of Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, Salford 2 252 120 46 210 433 3.08 is steeped in a history of sporting success and Trafford Suite 155 120 78 200 382 2.71 the perfect setting for any event. The Theatre of Knights 204 120 - 200 327 3.87 Dreams is a completely unique venue. With suites Stretford 83 40 26 100 297 2.71 and rooms overlooking the historic pitch and the 1999 Suite 130 84 - 161 201 2.71 ability to tailor your package to include added There are additional event spaces available at this venue extras like the Museum & Stadium Tour, you can rest assured your event will have the lasting effect Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA it deserves. Make our Theatre, Your Theatre. +44 (0)161 868 8000 (option 3, then 1) | [email protected] | manutd.com/unitedevents

82 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 83 Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford

• 0 The Point offers a blank canvas to inspire creativity. Large, full of light, versatile and modern, The Point is an organiser’s dream venue • 0 The Pavilion is able to accommodate up to 700 guests across the eight suites and nine executive boxes on offer a 1,200 b 1,000 c 43 d 150 i Quays Map fegh • 0 On-site four star 150 bedroom Hilton CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) Garden Inn hotel with views overlooking SUITE the world famous cricket pitch THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Point 1,200 720 - 1,000 1,125 7.4 Emirates Old Trafford is a globally recognised and Three sections of The Point 1,000 520 - 720 839 7.4 award-winning conference, events and concert Two sections of The Point 650 320 126 450 528 7.4 venue. Catering from ten to 2,000 people across One section of The Point 300 160 90 220 283 7.4 a multitude of events, from conferences to small Executive Boxes (9) - - 14 - 24 2.8 meetings to exhibitions, their intelligent event 1864 Suite 200 120 64 200 215 3.4 space is fully supported by dedicated and in-house Brown Shipley Club Suite 60 40 26 50 72 2.4 services, such as experienced event planners, duty The Lancaster Suite 80 48 38 70 98 2.4 managers and IT support. With over 3,600m2 of Boardroom - - 24 30 51 3.4 space, 43 meeting rooms, panoramic views of the Members’ Suite 180 96 40 240 438 3.1 famous Lancashire Cricket pitch, 700 on-site car There are additional event spaces available at this venue parking spaces, excellent transport links, and a four star 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn on-site, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PX Emirates Old Trafford is a truly unique venue. +44 (0)161 282 4020 | [email protected] | emiratesoldtrafford.co.uk | @EmiratesOT

84 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 85 Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

•0 Our Grade II listed building, The Oakfield, is the perfect location for your meeting or conference with views overlooking our beautiful award-winning gardens; it’s the ideal place to keep your delegates both focused and motivated

• 0 We’re easy to find, ideally located near a 48 c 3 i GM Map feg Chester city centre, with lots of free and

accessible on-site parking; just follow the CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE brown zoo signs as you approach the city THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Dove Suite 48 18 18 - - - The Oakfield’s private meeting spaces come Redwood Suite 25 12 14 - - - fully equipped with every connectivity you might Magnolia Suite 30 16 14 - - - need - from HDMI to VGA, we’ve got you covered. Lecture Theatre 160 - - - - - Our upstairs meeting spaces are perfect for (Includes 2 Breakout Areas) meetings, training and presentations with large There are additional event spaces available at this venue windows overlooking our lawns (and even some animals!). Each room has full access to Wi-Fi with a 75” screen and projector to showcase your presentation and make it shine!

Chester, CH2 1EU +44 (0)1244 380280 | [email protected] | chesterzoo.org | @chesterzoo

86 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 87 Chill Factore

Chill Factore

• A unique setting for meetings, events and away days •0 Amazing portfolio of real snow activities •0 Cost effective conference space

Offering a selection of carefully constructed team a 150 b 120 c 5 i GM Map fe activities, newly refurbished conference suites and e free parking, Chill Factor is perfect for meetings, CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE events and team building in Manchester. The THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT venue can also combine both conference space The Vail Suite 30 - 16 - - 2.68 and a fun activity for those who wish to host a The Verbier Suite 30 - 16 - - 2.68 team away day. The Eiger Suite 100 80 30 80 - 2.9 You can add meeting rooms, lunch and The Anton Suite 50 35 30 35 74 3.5 refreshments to all of Chill Factore’s corporate The Aspen Suite 40 28 30 28 60 3.5 activities, allowing you to hit the snow either before The Anton & Aspen Suite 110 80 - 80 140 3.5 or after your meeting or catered meal. By booking The Anton, Aspen Suite And Bar 150 100 - 120 - - several activities or rooms together you can also There are additional event spaces available at this venue save money on your total booking.

7 Trafford Way, Trafford City, Manchester, M41 17A +44 (0)161 749 2208 | [email protected] | chillfactore.com | @EventsChill @Chill_Factore

88 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 89 etc.venues

etc.venues

• 0 An exclusive use conference wing with dedicated entrance, exhibition and catering space • 0 15 rooms of various sizes and styles • 0 Amazing views of the Manchester skyline

a 300 b 230 c 15 i F4 fe etc.venues Manchester is a bespoke conference and events venue in the heart of the city, just CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) minutes away from Manchester Piccadilly train SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT station. With a range of rooms situated across one floor, the venue has a fresh contemporary feel with Panorama Suite 300 168 - 230 348 - great views over the city skyline. Famous for our Viewpoint 128 72 48 70 124 2.65 all day grazing concept and unlimited speciality Survey 72 36 28 - 60 2.65 tea and coffee, we are proud of our award-winning Outlook 56 36 28 - 55 2.65 food offering, all prepared in house. Light 42 24 20 - 41 2.65 Perspective 42 24 20 - 45 2.65 A dedicated event team are on site to help you pre, Scan 35 18 20 - 37 2.65 during and post event, ensuring any event held at Observe 24 12 12 - 30 2.65 etc.venues Manchester will be a great success. Vista / Aspect / Sight 21 12 12 - 29 2.65 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU +44 (0)161 302 8888 | [email protected] | etcvenues.co.uk/venues/manchester | @etcvenues

90 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 91 Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

• 0Manchester Cathedral accommodates up to 1,000 people for dinner whilst having over 2,500 hotel rooms within a ten minute walk • 0Located within the Medieval Quarter, every amenity is at your doorstep with wonderful venues for after show gatherings a b c i fe • 0Located a few yards away from Victoria 1,100 1,000 5 D2 train station and offering great connectivity CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) across the Greater Manchester transport SUITE network THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Nave 1,100 1,000 - 1,000 905 Irregular Regimental Chapel 250 200 100 180 206 Irregular Manchester Cathedral, the oldest building in Library 40 40 25 40 53 Irregular the city dating from 1421, offers an oasis amidst Chapter House 20 15 10 0 26 Irregular the bustle of Manchester for dinners, events and Refectory 40 40 24 24 48 Irregular special occasions. Built for music, this grade 1 listed building offers the best of both worlds, a medieval structure with the widest Nave of any Cathedral in Northern Europe, great acoustics and stunning architecture which all provide an excellent backdrop and setting for your event. All income generated from use of the building goes towards the mission Victoria Street, Manchester M3 1SX of the cathedral and its maintenance. +44 (0)161 833 2220 Ext 233 | [email protected] events.manchestercathedral.org | @ManCathedral

92 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 93 The Lowry

The Lowry

• 0The Lowry is a unique artistic venue, with 12 event spaces, located at the heart of MediaCityUK, Salford Quays • 0Dedicated event team with full on site catering and professional in-house technical support service a b c i feh • 0Make events stand out and include a 1,730 220 12 Quays Map tour of our iconic gallery or tickets to CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) the latest show SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Lyric Theatre 1,730 - - - Auditorium Auditorium Quays Theatre 440 - - - Auditorium Auditorium The Lowry is a multi-purpose arts centre and an The Lowry prides itself on offering a bespoke Compass Room 250 120 60 220 216 4.5 established events venue, which hosts a wide events service where packages are tailored to suit Pier Eight Room 120 80 40 100 206 3.7 range of conferences and events each year. The exact requirements. The perfect blend of flexible Hexagon Room 100 48 42 70 132 4.5 visually impressive building is located at the heart facilities, inspirational surroundings and excellent Studio 1* 150 96 60 150 172.2 4.5 of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting transportation links means that when it comes to Studio 2* 40 24 18 30 75.6 4.5 media destinations. The contemporary building creating your special event, The Lowry will fulfil Studio 3* 100 48 42 80 128.5 4.5 has a wide variety of conference rooms, catering your every need. South Room 40 24 18 - 64 3 for between 10 and 1,730 delegates. Each space North Room 20 - 14 - 36 3 is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and *Spaces can be combined. There are additional event spaces available at this venue blackout facilities as standard. Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ +44 (0)161 876 2040 | [email protected] | thelowry.com/conference | @The_Lowry

94 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 95 Science and Industry Museum

Science and Industry Museum

• 0 Science and Industry Museum is a unique, historic venue located in the heart of Manchester city centre on the site of the world’s first inter-city passenger railway line • 0 Dine amongst exhibits from the world of science and engineering in the fascinating museum galleries for up to 450 guests a 300 b 270 c 9 i B5 feh • 0 Flexible, characteristic conference centre for up to 300 delegates with on-site CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE catering and AV facilities available THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Garratt Suite 300 160 50 270 301 2.4 Dalton and Joule Suite 70 35 30 50 155 2.4 The Science and Industry Museum occupies a Lovell Suite 40 20 20 30 45 2.4 remarkable site. History was made here when Whitworth Suite 24 14 14 20 37 2.4 the world’s first inter-city railway opened, on 15 Revolution Manchester Gallery 300 160 40 270 Irregular 5 September 1830. Our unique buildings were 1830 Bay 1 140 120 - 120 - - part of a revolutionary railway station, and for over 1830 Bay 2 - 100 - - 140 years, they were the scene of non-stop activity, 1830 Bay 3 120 80 - 80 - - as people and goods travelled in and out, around 1830 Whole Floor ------the clock. We are now offering you an incredible opportunity to hold your conference, dinner or reception on the top floor of the world’s first Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP railway warehouse. +44 (0)161 537 6904 | [email protected] | hirethescienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk | @SIMeventsMCR

96 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 97 The Albert Square Chop House !Audacious Conferencing

• 0A unique Venetian Gothic Renaissance • 0 Versatile venue that can accommodate listed building, located in Manchester’s anything from 12 delegates for a small business and legislative heart boardroom meeting to 1,200 attendees for a concert • 0The distinctive first floor event space offers characterful surroundings and the best of • 0 Offering five breakout spaces plus a large British hospitality auditorium with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment supported by their in-house team • 0Flexible space is available that caters for both small intimate dinners to larger • 0 Dedicated events team, renowned for events of up to 190 delegates attention to detail, offering a range of facilities to satisfy your event requirements a 100 b 120 c 2 i D4 fe a 1,200 b 600 c 6 i B2 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Memorial Hall 100 70 50 100 93 - Auditorium 1,200 450 - 600 1,410 9 The Thomas Worthington Suite 20 18 18 20 23.6 - Breakout Room 1 200 120 - 150 200 2.8 Combined Suites 100 - - 120 116.6 - Breakout Room 2 100 40 40 60 150 2.8 Breakout Room 3 60 25 25 30 108 2.8 Breakout Room 4 50 18 20 24 45 2.8 There are additional event spaces available at this venue The Memorial Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5PF +44 (0)161 834 1866 | [email protected] !Audacious Church, Trinity Way, Manchester, M3 7BB albertsquarechophouse.com | @chophousealbert +44 (0)161 830 7001 | [email protected] | audaciousconferencing.com | @AConferencing

98 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 99 The Bridgewater Hall CityCo Manchester - Event & Meeting Spaces

• 0Iconic and unique international concert • 0 The spaces are right in the heart of the city, hall, located in the city centre overlooking Manchester Town Hall • 0Large event space for up to 1,800 •0 Whether it’s for a conference, training delegates suitable for conferencing, session, pitch or presentation, bring your graduation ceremonies and school speech colleagues to an impressive heritage venue days, exhibitions and much more •0 The building has a fascinating history. • 0Skilled and experienced in-house catering, Designed in 1867, it was originally home technical and events team to the Manchester Shipping Office and Packing Company - the city’s first purpose built cotton packing warehouse a 1,800 b 240 c 5 i D5 fegh a 60 c 3 i D4 feh

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM U-SHAPE SQM HEIGHT Auditorium 1,800 - - 110 - - The Shipping Office 60 50 20 20 104 - Barbirolli Room 250 136 - 170 280 9 The Cotton Room - - 12 - 26 - Circle Foyer 140 - - 240 500 8 The Sorting Room - - 10 - 18 - Green Room 40 24 18 30 63 3 Charles Hallé Room 50 32 34 40 88 3.3

Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS +44 (0)161 950 0000 | [email protected] Top Floor, Lloyds House, 22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5WA bridgewater-hall.co.uk/conferences-events/ | @BridgewaterConf +44 (0)161 838 3250 | [email protected] | cityco.com/roomhire | @cityco

100 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 101 Contact Edgar Wood Victoria Park

• 0 A striking contemporary arts venue with • 0 A beautiful Grade I listed building, built in a diverse suite of spaces, situated in the the 20th century Corridor Manchester innovation district •0 A unique event space with original •0 Our stunningly refurbished auditorium is features, available for exclusive use ideal for conferencing with a capacity of for conferences, weddings and special 320. The venue also comprises of 5 flexible occasions break-out spaces •0 Accommodating up to 250 for a seated •0 This producing theatre is uniquely placed dinner, boasting beautiful grounds to deliver events with creative flare and including the Fountain Garden technical expertise a 320 b 120 c 6 i Oxford Rd Map fe a 300 b 250 c 1 i GM Map fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Space 0 70 50 30 80 97 - Main Room 300 200 - 250 279 10 Space 1 Theatre 320 120 - 120 195 - Reading Room 50 - 20 - 163 5 Space 2 Studio 76 - 20 - 117 - Space 3 70 - 20 - 150 - Meeting Room 30 - 16 - 32 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

102 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 103 Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester Hallé St Peter’s

• 0Only a 60 second walk to one of the city’s • 0Situated in the centre of Manchester, at the most central transports links; St Peter’s heart of the resurgent area of Ancoats Square tram stop •0 Following a multi-million pound •0 Grade II listed building in the city centre refurbishment and extension, the church and new Oglesby Centre have been transformed •0 Environmental sustainability is counted as into an elegant venue, ideal for entertaining a silent but key stakeholder. By using their conferencing facilities, clients contribute •0 High ceilings and unique, original features to their efforts in creating a low carbon create an unbeatable atmosphere for sustainable community parties, corporate events, meetings, receptions and much more a 300 c 11 i D4 fegh a 250 b 230 c 4 i G2 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM U-SHAPE SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Main Hall 300 96 48 40 120 8.8 St Peter’s 250 160 50 230 445 15 Upper Hall 104 64 40 32 86.5 4.26 Victoria Wood Hall 100 50 40 60 128 11 F12 57 32 24 20 48.9 4.26 Monument Room 30 - 20 - 51 3.8 F11 52 24 22 - 39.6 4.18 St Michael’s 160 80 50 - 95 10 G1 48 28 20 16 47 3.95 There are additional event spaces available at this venue

104 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 105 IWM North King's House Conference Centre

•0 The iconic building, innovative and • 0 Versatile venue; flexible spaces ideal for dynamic, creates a perfect environment larger conferences, with smaller rooms for conferences and events with for breakouts, catering, exhibitions, poster award-winning, 360 degree HD wallpapers displays or stand-alone events offering exceptional possibilities •0 Great facilities - aircon throughout, •0 With a dedicated conference centre professional PA system, stage and stage overlooking The Quays, it’s a location to lighting, multiple LCD projectors, free Wi-Fi delight and inspire your guests •0 Friendly staff - ready to welcome you •0 The museum has positioned itself as one and assist in making your event a great of the leading venues in the city-region experience a 300 b 300 c 5 i Quays Map feh a 600 b 350 c 8 i F6 feh

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Main Exhibition Space 300 225 120 300 2,000 - Seminar Room 1 90 56 30 72 120 2.8 Harrier Area - - - 70 - 10 Seminar Room 3/4 85 56 28 72 110 2.6 WaterShard 1 & 2 120 80 40 90 147 7 Seminar Room 5 48 28 30 36 54 2.6 WaterShard 3 40 30 20 40 58 7 First Floor Hall 220 112 54 180 280 2.8 Quayside (Standing capacity) ------Auditorium 600 350 60 350 690 3.1 WaterShard 1&2 can be split into two separate rooms and Main Exhibition Space 500 reception capacity. There are additional event spaces available at this venue

106 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 107 Manchester City Football Club Mechanics Centre Ltd

•0 14 unique, engaging and individually • 0 Available for conferences, meetings and designed event spaces and 66 executive functions. Licensed for weddings and civil boxes - perfect for meetings, events, partnerships dinners and exhibitions • 0 Situated in a Grade II* listed building in •0 2,500 complimentary onsite car park the heart of the city centre, close to all spaces and easy access to key road/ amenities motorway network • 0 The Mechanics Centre is a not for profit •0 Six-minute Metrolink connection to organisation Manchester Piccadilly train station and transfer travel time to local hotels a 500 b 480 c 14 iEtihad Map fegh a 180 c 7 i E5 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Legends 500 350 60 480 897 2.4/2.9 The Hall 180 120 50 - 192 3 The Tunnel Club 160 80 32 110 359 2.4/10.7 John Tocher 80 50 40 - 127 6.7 The Chairman’s Club 100 88 56 192 360 2.7/3.4 The Peterloo 80 40 30 - 122 6.7 The Mancunian 80 70 30 200 380 2.3/2.9 Mary Quaile 50 24 24 - 63 6.7 Citizens 300 200 60 300 400 2.9/3.4 The Woods - - 20 - 32 3 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

108 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 109 The Monastery Manchester Revolución de Cuba

• 0Considered one of the UK’s most stunning • 0 Revolución de Cuba is one of Manchester's and awe inspiring events venues, breaking largest bars & restaurant with two floors records for industry awards of dancing, Latin-inspired dining, tasty • 0Dedicated events team committed to the cocktails and live entertainment in the best in customer service and a world-class heart of the city centre in-house chef providing exquisite menus •0 With an array of function rooms available • 0All profits from events go to the original for numbers of 10 – 1,000, Revolucion de Trust that still owns these magnificent Cuba will wow your guests Grade II* listed buildings

a 570 b 400 c 8 i GM Map feh a 90 c 5 i D4 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET U-SHAPE STANDING SQM HEIGHT The Great Nave 570 320 - 400 733 29 Bacardi Bar 90 20 30 370 - - The Welcome Wing 100 80 - 90 171 11.6 Havana Lounge - 10 10 80 - - The Private Chapel 60 32 28 40 58.95 6 Mariposa Area - - - 70 - - Learning Space 60 32 28 40 60 5 Flordita - - - 30 - - St Francis 40 24 16 16 33.6 3 Hemmingway Lounge - - - 25 - - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

110 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 111 Royal Northern College of Music The Stoller Hall

• 0 Offering a unique and inspirational •0 An intimate, contemporary performance environment venue with award-winning design and •0 High quality meeting, event and showcase acoustics spaces, include a 670 capacity theatre, •0 Spaces for up to 480 guests, clustered 700 seat concert hall, conference and around the magnificent Oglesby Atrium. syndicate rooms All fully accessible with a separate entrance for events •0 The RNCM team provides high calibre hospitality from intimate suppers to •0 In-house catering and bar facilities, ticketing large soirées and technical support. City centre location, minutes from public transport a 700 b 80 c 6 i B5 feh a 480 b 150 c 6+ i D2 fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET STANDING BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Theatre 670 - - - Auditorium - The Stoller Hall 480 - - - 119 12.5 Concert Hall 700 - - - Auditorium - Carole Nash Hall 150 100 270 - 180 6.4 Carole Nash 110 50 40 80 Flat Floored - Oglesby Atrium - - 400 150 252 14 Lecture Theatre 150 Auditorium - Ensemble Rooms 80 60 80 - 70 3.5 Conference Room 60 32 28 50 Flat Floored - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

112 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 113 The Studio Vermilion

• 0 thestudio offers light, bright and • 0 Accommodating small to large scale innovative spaces, perfect places to share corporate events, ideal for a variety of your bright ideas occasions, with free parking up to 300 • 0 Located in the heart of the city with a spaces generous outdoor roof terrace overlooking •0 Synonymous for its food, style and luxurious the Northern Quarter and beyond atmosphere • 0 10 vibrant, well equipped and flexible city •0 A variety of unique spaces with state-of- centre event spaces where your guests the-art AV and PA system with bespoke can meet, train and entertain lighting system

a 250 b 135 c 10 i F3 fe a 1,500 b 800 c 6 i GM Map fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT Rise & Shine 250 105 48 135 182.8 2.5 The Grand Suite 1,500 450 400 800 848 5.6 Work 120 50 24 63 100.8 2.5 The Alan Turing Room 350 95 30 200 267 2.5 Grow 100 50 32 54 90 2.5 The Dining Room 182 - - - - - Evolve 45 28 14 36 46.6 2.5 The Maharaja Room 18 - - - - - Classroom - 30 20 - 108 - The Abacus Gallery 130 50 20 100 130 2.8 There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue

114 | meetinmanchester.com meetinmanchester.com | 115 Academic Venues

Victoria Warehouse

• 0A unique and innovative venue, catering for all types of events from conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, music & sporting shows • 0 The warehouse buildings have stood as a symbol of this city’s industrial strength and innovation for around 100 years • 0 Providing an urban & industrial backdrop, ideal space for large and small scale conferences with ample break out space a 1,650 b 900 c 5 i Quays Map fe

CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT The Cotton Sheds 1,650 720 - 900 1,185 8 The Archives 300 150 - 210 300 3.2 The Cellars 250 110 170 300 3.2 The Bays 300 140 - 220 414 3.2 The Skyhook 70 - - 50 127 3.2

Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1AB +44 (0)161 974 1200 | [email protected] | victoriawarehouse.com | @vicwarehouse

The University of Manchester 116 | meetinmanchester.com The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues

The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues

• 0Year round venues including the Core Technology Facility, a contemporary, airy space •0 A full delegate registration service offered a b c d i feh through their ConferCare team, to support 1,000 300 200 3,000 Oxford Rd Map with the organisation of events CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE •0 All venues feature free Wi-Fi and state of THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT the art audio-visual equipment, supported University Place Theatre A/B 1,000 - - - Auditorium - by an in-house team Whitworth Hall 600 300 - 300 421 12 Christie’s Bistro - - - 140 252 6 The University of Manchester’s inspirational Manchester Meeting Place Room 4/5 90 48 40 - 105 3 surroundings provide a range of contemporary and historic venues within Manchester city centre. Barnes Wallis Room 200 150 - - 800 2.8 Many of the facilities are available year round for Harwood Room 120 65 - - 260 1.9 day meetings up to 600, and receptions and dinners Great Hall, Sackville Street Building 300 144 - 180 360 9.2 for 300. Their large scale vacation venues include Renold Building Theatre C16 524 - - - Auditorium - University Place, the North West’s largest purpose- Dalton Room, Core Technology Facility 120 72 30 - - - built lecture theatre, seating 1000 delegates. Their Innovation Suite, Core Technology Facility 60 40 26 - - - dedicated in-house Conferences and Venues team There are additional event spaces available at this venue pride themselves on exceptional hospitality and service, and work with teams across the University Conference Sales Office, Room 2.001, Beyer Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL to deliver sustainable options wherever possible. +44 (0)161 306 4100 | [email protected] | manchester.ac.uk/conference | @UniMancVenue

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• 0 Visit England 4 star accredited campus • 0 Over 1,300 high quality en-suite bedrooms accommodation available during July and August •0 Passionate about making events •0 Brand new facilities on the main campus, sustainable, socially responsible and ideal for large conferences with outdoor accessible to all green spaces and seating areas •0 Multiple state-of-the-art conference and •0 Creative studio spaces, including two event spaces five minutes from Oxford TV studios and three radio studios for Road train station production and broadcast

a 1,000 b 60 c 45+ d 1,360 iA2 feh a 350 b 350 c 60 d 900 i E6 fegh CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (M) SUITE MediaCity: 100 70 30 - 136 - THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM BANQUETING SQM HEIGHT 3rd Floor Conference Suite 1 Business School Theatres x 3 250 - - - - - MediaCity: 100 70 30 - 140 - Business School Breakout Rooms x10 - 60 20 - - - 3rd Floor Conference Suite 2 Business School Exhibition Space - - - 350 700 - MediaCity: 120 80 - - 162 - Digital Media Performance Lab Brooks Multifunction Hall 350 - - - - - New Adelphi Theatre 350 - - - 300 - Brooks Breakout Rooms x10 - 60 - - - - Maxwell Hall 1,000 300 - - 735 - There are additional event spaces available at this venue There are additional event spaces available at this venue Conference and Events, All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BG Conference Office, University of Salford, Humphrey Booth House, Salford, M5 4WT +44 (0)161 247 1565 | [email protected] | mmu.ac.uk/venues | @mmuconference +44 (0)161 295 5374 | [email protected] | salford.ac.uk/conferencing-at-salford | @UOSConference

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Manchester’s academic institutions offer an increased capacity during vacation periods.

Manchester Metropolian University Transport Services Easter 2020 4 April - 26 April Summer 2020 30 May - 9 September Manchester Metropolitan University Christmas 2020/21 12 December - 3 January Easter 2021 27 March - 25 April Summer 2021 31 May - 15 September

University of Manchester

Easter 2020 28 March - 19 April Summer 2020 6 June - 20 September Christmas 2020/21 19 December - 17 January Easter 2021 27 March - 18 April Summer 2021 12 June - 19 September

University of Salford University of Manchester

Easter 2020 27 March - 19 April Summer 2020 22 May - 27 September Christmas 2020/21 18 December - 10 January Easter 2021 19 March - 11 April Summer 2021 28 May - 26 September

122 | meetinmanchester.com University of Salford Go G VIP Coaches

2019 Award-Winning Environmentally Friendly 2019 AWARDS Go G VIP Coaches DDA Compliant Euro 6 vehicle features:- Coach of the Year 2019 Top Executive Coach 2019 • 0 2019 award-winning family transport • Climate Controlled Air Conditioning Best Van Hool 2019 John Fielder Memorial Trophy 2019 company • Wi-Fi provided by four different providers to ensure no loss of signal whilst on the move Highest Placed CPT Member 2019 •0 Environmentally friendly Euro 6 DDA • Wheelchair space (on request) Compliant vehicles • Centre toilet • Rear kitchen with fridge, freezer, 2 hot air ovens "Geoff Goodwin, Suzanne and his team at Go G •0 Are you looking for a transport company microwave, Nespresso Coffee Machine, instant VIP have provided outstanding coach services to with over 100 years experience in the hot water the Australian men’s and women’s Cricket Teams industry, who provide the highest quality • USB ports & 240v power point at every seat since 2004. Geoff and his drivers are excellent of service, with round the clock reliability • Physio Table drivers maintaining optimum safety standards at all times when travelling the width and length and a professional first-class service that • Corian Tables at every seat of the UK at scheduled. cricket venues. Over the is second to none? Then look no further, • Mood lighting with a choice of colours Go G VIP are set apart from the rest by our years Geoff and Suzanne evolve and update the • 100% Customer Satisfaction quality and comfortable coaches that provide quality, experience, consistency, reliability 5 star facilities including toilet, kitchenette with personal attention to detail We have been providing clients throughout the that is equipped with tea, coffee and the ability UK with quality transportation services since 1917. to prepare or heat up meals. Go G VIP’s high Great service begins with great people and real We offer a variety of vehicles with different Nile Rogers, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. standards cannot be surpassed as they are the experience which is why we put so much into specifications which seat from six to 88 Sports teams include Accrington Stanley Football leading coach service in the UK that provide choosing the best people to join our team. You’ll passengers. Our VIP coach, which won numerous Team, Altrincham Football Club, Bradford City world class services, friendly and courteous always have a driver who knows punctuality, safe awards in 2019, seats up to 45 and has a rear Football Team, Bury Football Team, Panathinaikos drivers and no task is too small or too big when driving and customer service inside and out. We engaging team movements" kitchen with industrial ovens, microwave, Football Team, Sale FC, and Sale Sharks Rugby aim to not only meet your needs, but also exceed Frank Dimasi, Security Manager, Nespresso coffee machine, hot/cold drinks team. We have been in partnership with the your expectations of what a coach service can be. Australian Cricket Team facilities, toilet, TVs, reclining and widening seats England and Wales Cricket Board since 2001 Our VIP vehicles seat from six up to 88 passengers. with tables and a remote control physio table. Our carrying all their international touring teams and previous clients include pop stars such as Christina have recently carried the Stylistics and Tavares on 22 Ashlands, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5PD Aguilera, Four Tops and the Temptations, their UK tours. +44 (0)161 969 9660/+44(0)7872 59 29 30 | [email protected] | gogvipcoaches.co.uk | @gogvipcoaches

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Swans Travel

•0 Swans Travel provide a variety of ticketing, hospitality and accommodation packages, enabling you to take advantage of all Manchester has to offer •0 Their experienced team can provide logistical services for any size of conference or event, offering you peace of mind •0 They ensure that guests, delegates, staff or visitors get to where they need to be, safely and on time

Swans Travel is a specialist in the provision of executive car journeys, to luxury coach travel and professional transport services for airport and hotel multi-vehicle events. transfers, conferences and corporate hospitality. They have a fleet of executive cars, people carriers Their experienced corporate travel department and coaches, and are based within close proximity specialises in providing a professional transport to Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport. service. Swans is acknowledged as a leading transport provider for major businesses and Over the past 40 years, Swans Travel has corporate organisations visiting Greater developed into one of the UK’s leading passenger Manchester. Their expertise lies in the planning transport companies. At the forefront of all their and co-ordination of every last detail of client operations is a customer-focused, high quality requirements, ensuring that visits are well Stanley House, Broadway Business Park, Manchester, OL9 9XA service. Swans pride themselves in the core organised and enjoyable. +44 (0)800 799 9423 | [email protected] | swanstravel.com | @swanstravel services that they provide, from taxicab and

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• 0Whether your team is big or small, Avanti • 0 UK leading and award-winning transport West Coast will take care of your group provider. Offering multi range executive and rail travel corporate vehicles, from chauffeur driven cars to a multi-vehicle conference event •0 Trains from London to Manchester in just over 2 hours with far less emissions •0 Belle Vue’s expertise can offer you conference compared to planes and automobiles planning, meet and greets, ground floor multi- vehicle transport coordination, hospitality and •0 Like the sound of a private carriage, ticketing packages dedicated host and better networking - Ask about Avanti VIP •0 The award-winning team of account managers and drivers go the extra mile and ensure your wants, needs and expectations are delivered under budget, on time, every time

Avanti West Coast gets passengers to Manchester Take the hassle out of group travel and book direct Belle Vue offer a range of transport solutions Their expanding fleet of vehicles and transport fast, green and fuss free. With trains every 20 with Avanti West Coast. delivered to an award-winning standard. Belle partners can cater for any event, large or small, minutes and fares from £24, it simply couldn’t be Vue use iMA (iMA-bellevuecoach.com) to build across Manchester and the UK. easier. Plus, if there’s 10 or more in your group, you’ll teams that peak perform and exceed passenger pocket up to 20% off your booking. Save time, save expectations. Belle Vue serve a range of prestigious Travel with the transport champions. money and save the world while you’re at it. conference events every year in the City. Visit bellevue-mcr.com to make an enquiry.

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MAP CAPACITY CAPACITY TOTAL MAP CAPACITY CAPACITY TOTAL PAGE VENUE MAP REF. PAGE VENUE MAP REF. NO. THEATRE BANQUETING BEDROOMS NO. THEATRE BANQUETING BEDROOMS 56 AC Marriott Manchester City Centre 1 F2 80 50 172 92 Manchester Cathedral 39 D2 1,100 1,000 - 57 AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays 2 Quays Map 147 120 142 26 Manchester Central 40 D5 10,900 3,600 - 98 Albert Square Chop House, The 3 D4 100 120 - 70 Manchester Conference Centre & 41 F5 280 180 117 99 !Audacious Conferencing 4 B2 1,200 600 - The Pendulum Hotel 100 Bridgewater Hall, The 5 D5 1,800 240 - 120 Manchester Metropolitan University 42 E6 350 350 900 86 Chester Zoo 6 GM Map 48 - - 82 Manchester United Football Club, United Events 43 Quays Map 1,104 950 - 88 Chill Factore 7 GM Map 150 120 - 71 Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert 44 B4 240 240 148 101 CityCo Manchester - Event & Meeting Space 8 D4 60 - - 108 Manchester City Football Club 45 Etihad Map 500 480 - 58 CitySuites Apartment Hotel Manchester 9 D2 80 - 237 109 Mechanics Centre Ltd 46 E5 180 - - 59 Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport 10 GM Map 100 60 365 72 Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel 47 E4 800 650 280 102 Contact 11 Oxford Rd Map 320 120 - 38 Midland, The 48 D5 700 620 312 60 Copthorne Hotel Manchester 12 Quays Map 160 120 166 110 Monastery Manchester, The 49 GM Map 570 400 - 48 Dakota Manchester 13 G4 - 20 137 73 Novotel Manchester Centre 50 E5 80 100 164 61 Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly 14 F4 170 130 285 74 Princess Street Hotel 51 E4 100 60 141 30 Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson 15 D4 400 280 263 42 Principal Manchester, The 52 E5 1,000 850 270 Collection Hotel 75 Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel 53 D3 400 350 203 103 Edgar Wood Victoria Park 16 GM Map 300 250 - 44 Refuge by Volta, The 54 E5 - - - 84 Emirates Old Trafford 17 Quays Map 1,200 1,000 150 111 Revolución de Cuba 55 C4 90 - - 90 etc.venues 18 F4 300 230 - 112 Royal Northern College of Music 56 Oxford Rd Map 700 80 - 104 Friends' Meeting House, Manchester 19 D4 300 - - 76 Roomzzz Manchester Corn Exchange 57 D2 - - 114 50 Great John Street Hotel 20 C4 80 140 30 96 Science and Industry Museum 58 B5 300 270 - 105 Hallé St Peter's 21 G2 250 230 - 113 Stoller Hall, The 59 D2 480 150 - 62 Hilton Manchester Deansgate 22 C5 600 550 279 114 Studio, The 60 F3 - - - 46 Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford 23 Quays Map 1,200 1,000 150 77 Townhouse Hotel Manchester 61 E4 48 100 85 63 Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre 24 F4 165 150 298 118 University of Manchester Conference 62 Oxford Rd Map 1,000 300 3,000 64 Hotel Brooklyn 25 E4 180 150 189 and Venues, The 36 Hyatt House Manchester 26 Oxford Rd Map 16 - 116 121 University of Salford 63 A2 1,000 60 1,360 34 Hyatt Regency Manchester 27 Oxford Rd Map 200 170 212 115 Vermilion 64 GM Map 1,500 800 - 65 Ibis 96 Portland Street Manchester Centre 28 E5 - - 127 116 Victoria Warehouse 65 Quays Map 1,650 900 - 66 ibis Styles Manchester Portland 29 F4 - - 229 78 Whitworth Locke 66 E5 120 110 160 106 IWM North 30 Quays Map 300 300 - 79 Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club 67 GM Map 250 220 158 52 INNSiDE Manchester 31 D6 250 200 208 67 Jurys Inn Manchester 32 D5 60 36 265 51 King Street Townhouse 33 D4 100 100 40 PAGE SERVICE PROVIDER 107 King's House Conference Centre 34 E6 600 350 - 54 Lowry Hotel, The 35 C2 400 300 165 128 Avanti West Coast 94 Lowry, The 36 Quays Map 1,730 220 - 129 Belle Vue - Coach Hire Manchester 68 Macdonald Manchester Hotel 37 G5 200 220 338 124 Go G VIP Coaches 69 Malmaison Hotel 38 F4 140 160 160 126 Swans Travel

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