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The Lowry Art & Entertainment

The Lowry Art & Entertainment

Pier 8, Salford, England, M50 3AZ

About us

Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry Art & Entertainment is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces. The Lowry is a world class visual and performing arts centre and an established conference and event venue. When you step inside, only then do you discover the magnitude of this dramatic steel structure which offers a fantastic range of modern and inspirational spaces including: the 1730 seat Lyric Theatre, the stunning Compass Room complete with its own panoramic balcony and The Lowry Galleries offering an exciting and unique space for private drinks receptions.

Venue Details

Total meeting space18,385 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms-

Standing capacity300

Seating capacity1,730

Built-

Renovated-

Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities

AV capabilities
Furniture
Internet access
Lighting
Onsite restaurant
Space (private)
Table linens
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Dance floor
Staging area

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

Facilities

AV capabilities
Furniture
Internet access
Lighting
Onsite restaurant
Space (private)
Table linens
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Dance floor
Staging area

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

18,384.8 sq. ft.

Largest room

7,308.7 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

4,337.9 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

300

Seating capacity

1,730

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

18,384.8 sq. ft.

Largest room

7,308.7 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

4,337.9 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

300

Seating capacity

1,730

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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for The Lowry Art & Entertainment in Salford

Venue Costs
Description
Price

Room Rental Fee
GBP 7500 - GBP 7500
Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre
GBP 7,500 - GBP 7,500

Room Rental Fee
GBP 3500 - GBP 3500
Quays Theatre
Quays Theatre
GBP 3,500 - GBP 3,500

Room Rental Fee
GBP 950 - GBP 1900
Compass Room
Compass Room
GBP 950 - GBP 1,900

Room Rental Fee
GBP 400 - GBP 795
Hexagon Room
Hexagon Room
GBP 400 - GBP 795

Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Max capacity	U-Shape	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Boardroom	Hollow square
Lyric Theatre	10.8 sq. ft. -	-	1730	-	-	-	1730	-	-	-
Quays Theatre	10.8 sq. ft. -	-	440	-	-	-	440	-	-	-
Compass Room	2,325.0 sq. ft. 59.1 x 39.4 sq. ft.	14.8 ft.	300	48	220	300	250	90	-	60
The Studio	4,337.9 sq. ft. 157.5 x 27.6 sq. ft.	14.8 ft.	300	54	280	300	240	81	-	66
Andrew and Zoe Law Galleries	7,308.7 sq. ft. 186.0 x 39.4 sq. ft.	-	50	-	50	-	-	-	-	-
Hexagon Room	1,420.8 sq. ft. 52.2 x 27.2 sq. ft.	14.8 ft.	100	36	70	100	90	57	30	42
South Room	688.9 sq. ft. 26.2 x 26.2 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	40	18	-	-	40	18	18	18
North Room	387.5 sq. ft. 24.0 x 16.1 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	20	-	-	-	20	-	-	14
Pier Eight	1,894.4 sq. ft. 48.2 x 39.4 sq. ft.	8.7 ft.	130	-	100	-	130	-	30	-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

10.8 mi

Distance from airport 10.8 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

( £7.00/day )

Bus parking

Local Attractions

Old Trafford Football Ground

Recreation

10 mins

Old Trafford is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United.

Sir Matt Busby Way M16 0RA

Manchester, GB1 M16 0RA

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MediaCityUK

Business district

5 mins

MediaCityUK is a new waterfront destination for Manchester, with digital creativity, learning and leisure at its heart

MediaCityUK

Salford, GB1 M50 2HQ

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Imperial War Museum North

Museum

5 mins

IWM North

The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road

Manchester, GB1 M17 1TZ

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The Lowry Art & Entertainment Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Lowry Art & Entertainment's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

No response.

Does The Lowry Art & Entertainment have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Lowry Art & Entertainment and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:

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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Lowry Art & Entertainment's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Lowry Art & Entertainment developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.

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Does The Lowry Art & Entertainment clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

No response.

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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

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