Conference location? Make it Manchester

Did you know that with more than 65 diverse venues across a 15 mile radius from its centre, Greater Manchester is considered the largest centre for conventions and conferencing outside of London?

So what makes the contemporary city of Manchester the perfect destination for your next event? Plenty – this warm and unique city offers an unrivalled choice of conferencing and meeting room venues ranging from purpose-built meeting rooms to majestic refurbished Victorian buildings.

From a historic conference venue, to a stylish meeting space, Manchester can always deliver. And after a hard day’s work there’s always something going on to help delegates and visitors while away their free time.

Arts and culture are a Manchester highlight – there’s a great cultural mix with theatres, landmark galleries and museums waiting to be discovered - including the Imperial War Museum North, the Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester Art Gallery. Shows and concerts can be enjoyed at the MEN Arena, GMEX, Royal Exchange or The Lowry and the city offers a whole array of bars, clubs and restaurants.

When it comes to shopping Manchester can easily be labeled both funky and fashionable. From the vintage boutiques and record shops in Manchester’s Northern Quarter to serious retail therapy in Harvey Nichols and along King St, there’s more than you bargained for.

Manchester is of course considered top of the league as an international sporting centre – with an enviable footballing and cricketing pedigree and superb sports facilities thanks to the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

So how do Manchester’s conferencing venues stack up? Admirably. If size matters, the MEN Arena’s conference space is capable of holding 19,000 delegates. This venue can also provide a more intimate conference space for 3,000 people.

Manchester also offers a massive choice of stylish conference venues and meeting room facilities within its city centre and nearby hotels. From country retreats to even castles a short hop away, there’s a conference venue in and around Manchester to suit every conference organiser.

Take a look through our Top 10 venue suggestions for inspiration then please feel free to contact the helpful Venues 4 Conferences team for invaluable advice and assistance.

Call us on 0161 241 5456 or complete our online enquiry form and we will be in touch with you promptly.