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esea contemporary
Market Buildings Thomas Street, Manchester, England, M4 1EU
Venue Details
Standing capacity80
Seating capacity50
Built1850
Renovated2000
Venue typeGallery or museum
Awards
Industry awards
RIBA award-winning space
Amenities
Facilities
- Internet access
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Facilities
- Internet access
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
815 sq. ft.
Largest room
236.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
3
Standing capacity
80
Seating capacity
50
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
815 sq. ft.
Largest room
236.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
3
Standing capacity
80
Seating capacity
50
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Venue Costs
General pricing structure for esea contemporary in Manchester
- Venue Costs
- Room Rental FeeGBP 136 - GBP 5448 hour day
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
esea Studio | 236.8 sq. ft. 36.1 x 26.2 sq. ft. | 6.6 ft. | 35 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 30 |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
11.1 mi
Distance from airport 11.1 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
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esea contemporary Frequently Asked Questions
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