There is no finer choice for business meetings and conferences than Manchester Town Hall - a magnificent setting, steeped in a wealth of history, which promises an unforgettable experience for every sort of business event.
This unique venue, with its comprehensive suite of rooms, chambers and halls, is an outstanding choice for conferences, smaller meetings and presentations, training events, receptions and gala dinners.
Delegates and organisers alike will enjoy an unparalleled level of service from our dedicated business event team, in an elegant and impressive environment built in celebration of the trade and commerce for which the city of Manchester is so rightly famous.
Within the Town Hall, there is a diverse range of state rooms and committee rooms for every occasion, from an intimate meeting for 8 boardroom style to a multi-day conference with up to 500 delegates. Flexible in format and fully equipped for business, each of these superbly appointed spaces has its own individual character.
The Sculpture Hall is on the right of the main entrance. This unusual hall measures 53 feet by 33 feet wide, with a groined roof of Bath stone brought from the Forest of Dean. Amongst the statues are those of conductor Sir Charles Halle; Anti - corn Law League campaigners, Richard Cobden and John Bright and the remarkable triptych of celebrated Halle orchestra conductor, Sir John Barbirolli.
Seven staircases lead from level one to level two. The first two make up the grand staircases leading up from the Sculpture Hall to the state rooms; then there are the two centre block staircases followed by the three spiral staircases which are known as the English, Scottish and Irish staircases because each country provided granite for the steps and columns of one of them.
The second floor is the most impressive of the Town Hall and contains the Great Hall and the staterooms. The superb ceiling of the Great Hall is separated into panels bearing the arms of the principal countries and towns with which Manchester traded. The Lord Mayor's Parlour is a lofty room hung with portraits of public figures and paintings presented to the authority. The Reception Room has a fireplace of alabaster and bears the figures of Truth and Justice. The Banqueting Room boasts two fireplaces, one of Hopton Wood stone and the other of oak. Above one of the fireplaces is the minstrels' gallery. The Conference Hall, which was the original Council Chamber, contains an interesting oak screen and canopy and a gallery. Each of these rooms can be arranged in a variety of formats to suit your needs.
Our dedicated event co-ordinators ensure that every event runs smoothly and efficiently, taking the strain out of planning the day and making sure that everything combines to make it a memorable and successful experience. From setting up conferencing facilities, welcoming your guests to answering any queries you may have, we strive to deliver you events requirements to the highest standard. We offer you the choice of a Day Delegate Package or, with the help of our event team, to design your own meeting or conference.
As befits such a grand setting, we can also provide you with catering of the highest calibre, with menus designed to suit every taste and size of party - from a canapé reception to a business lunch or gala dinner.