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Venue Type

Academic Venue

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

200

theatre

200

dinner

96

bedrooms

0

About

The Whitworth

The Whitworth is one of Manchester's most distinctive venues, combining an internationally renowned art gallery with award-winning contemporary architecture and beautiful parkland surroundings. Located within Whitworth Park and part of The University of Manchester, the venue offers an inspiring setting for conferences, meetings, private dining, weddings, receptions and exclusive corporate events.


Following its award-winning redevelopment, The Whitworth seamlessly blends its historic Victorian gallery with a striking modern extension, creating a collection of elegant event spaces overlooking the park. Spaces can be hired individually or combined for events that flow from daytime conferences through to evening receptions and private dinners.

Event Spaces

Grand Hall

The venue's flagship event space featuring a beautifully restored double-height Jacobean-style hall accommodating up to 200 guests. Ideal for conferences, awards dinners, wedding receptions, gala events and corporate celebrations.


Café in the Trees

A stunning glass-fronted event space overlooking Whitworth Park, accommodating up to 110 guests for receptions or 96 for dining. Perfect for networking events, private dining, celebrations and client entertaining in a unique woodland setting.


Gallery 3

A contemporary gallery space filled with natural daylight overlooking the park. Accommodating up to 200 standing, 120 theatre or 120 cabaret, it provides an exceptional setting for conferences, presentations, receptions, ceremonies and private dinners.


Upper Promenade

An elegant gallery space connecting the venue's principal event areas. Ideal for drinks receptions, exhibition space, networking and catering during larger events.


Meeting Room

A private meeting space designed for board meetings, interviews, workshops and smaller corporate events, complete with integrated presentation facilities.

Facilities and Services

The Whitworth offers complimentary WiFi, integrated AV equipment, natural daylight throughout many event spaces, accessible facilities, air conditioning in modern areas, professional in-house catering, licensed bar facilities, gallery access, parkland surroundings, exhibition spaces, dedicated event management and exclusive venue hire options.

Ideal For

  • Conferences

  • Meetings

  • Private Dining

  • Awards Dinners

  • Networking Events

  • Wedding Receptions

  • Civil Ceremonies

  • Product Launches

  • Corporate Events

  • Drinks Receptions

Conferences
Meetings
Private Dining
Awards Dinners
Networking Events
Wedding Receptions
Civil Ceremonies
Product Launches
Corporate Events
Drinks Receptions

Key Features

  • Award-Winning Art Gallery

  • 5 Principal Event Spaces

  • 5 Meeting Rooms

  • Grand Hall

  • Café in the Trees

  • Gallery Spaces

  • Whitworth Park Setting

  • RIBA Award-Winning Extension

Award-Winning Art Gallery

5 Principal Event Spaces

5 Meeting Rooms

Grand Hall

Café in the Trees

Gallery Spaces

Whitworth Park Setting

RIBA Award-Winning Extension

Why Hire

The Whitworth offers one of Manchester's most inspiring event settings, combining internationally recognised art collections, award-winning architecture and beautiful parkland views. Whether hosting a conference in the Grand Hall, a dinner in the Café in the Trees or an exclusive evening reception surrounded by art, the venue delivers a memorable experience supported by an experienced events team and exceptional catering.

Capabilities

Venue Features

Venue Tech

Venue Catering

Venue Gallery

Location

Location and Access

Located on Oxford Road within Whitworth Park, The Whitworth is approximately a 15-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station and is easily accessible from Manchester Piccadilly Station and the city centre.

Manchester Airport | 8 miles

Manchester Oxford Road Station | 0.8 miles

Manchester Piccadilly Station | 1.3 miles

VENUE INFO

Event spaces

5

meeting rooms

5

bedrooms

0

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