Planning an Event in Manchester
Great Minds Meet in Manchester
Manchester at a glance
Average hotel room cost
GBP 133
Average meal cost
GBP 74
Largest hotel
338 rooms
Total hotels
143
Total rooms
10,997
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
23,000 sq. m
Largest convention room
10,000 sq. m
Highlights of Manchester
1. Connectivity
Largest UK airport outside of London
200+ non-stop flight routes to Manchester Airport
70+ airlines
20mins by train from the airport to the city centre
2 Hours from London by train - 60 trains a day
At the heart of the UK transport network - M60 links city to motorways North, West, East, South
2. Affordable Accommodation
10,997 bedrooms within a 15minute walk of the convention centre
14,593 bedrooms within 1 mile of the convention centre
25,764 bedrooms in Greater Manchester
3. Vibrant Destination
2.8m Population
100,000 Students
2,000 Foreign owned companies
500+ Bars and restaurants
200+ Languages spoken
90+ Museums and galleries (most free)
30+ Cuisines on offer
22 Universities within 1 hour
4 National Parks within easy reach
4. Supportive City
Extensive knowledge of Manchester and relationships with the best hotels, conference venues, restaurants, bars and service providers, enables us to assist you. Here we have set out some of the support available:
- The Bid Process
- Boosting Attendance
- Planning & Logistics
- Welcoming Delegate
1. Connectivity
Largest UK airport outside of London
200+ non-stop flight routes to Manchester Airport
70+ airlines
20mins by train from the airport to the city centre
2 Hours from London by train - 60 trains a day
At the heart of the UK transport network - M60 links city to motorways North, West, East, South
2. Affordable Accommodation
10,997 bedrooms within a 15minute walk of the convention centre
14,593 bedrooms within 1 mile of the convention centre
25,764 bedrooms in Greater Manchester
3. Vibrant Destination
2.8m Population
100,000 Students
2,000 Foreign owned companies
500+ Bars and restaurants
200+ Languages spoken
90+ Museums and galleries (most free)
30+ Cuisines on offer
22 Universities within 1 hour
4 National Parks within easy reach
Convention Centers
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standards, delivering some of the world’s leading events.
Facilities include: the purpose-built 804-seat Exchange Auditorium; the 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; the 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a range of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms.
Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of tailor-made events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions.
From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central has the flexibility of space to meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.
- Over 23,000sqm of flexible space, for 10 to over 10,000 delegates
- Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity for your event
- Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests
Facilities include: the purpose-built 804-seat Exchange Auditorium; the 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; the 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a range of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms.
Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of tailor-made events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions.
From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central has the flexibility of space to meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.
- Over 23,000sqm of flexible space, for 10 to over 10,000 delegates
- Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity for your event
- Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
107639 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standards, delivering some of the world’s leading events.
Facilities include: the purpose-built 804-seat Exchange Auditorium; the 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; the 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a range of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms.
Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of tailor-made events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions.
From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central has the flexibility of space to meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.
- Over 23,000sqm of flexible space, for 10 to over 10,000 delegates
- Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity for your event
- Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests
Facilities include: the purpose-built 804-seat Exchange Auditorium; the 1,800m² exhibition, conference or 1,200-capacity dining space Exchange Hall; the 10,000m² column-free and divisible Central Hall and a range of smaller state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms.
Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of tailor-made events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions.
From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central has the flexibility of space to meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location.
- Over 23,000sqm of flexible space, for 10 to over 10,000 delegates
- Four separate entrances to ensure exclusivity for your event
- Largest purpose-built banqueting space in Manchester for up to 1,200 guests
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
107639 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.