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Venue Type
Academic Venue
City
Manchester
Region
North West
Standing
400
theatre
600
dinner
300
bedrooms
0
About
Whitworth Building
The Whitworth Building is one of The University of Manchester's most prestigious event venues, occupying a magnificent Grade II listed neo-Gothic building at the heart of the Oxford Road campus. Combining historic architecture with elegant event spaces, the venue provides an exceptional setting for conferences, gala dinners, award ceremonies, receptions, weddings and corporate events.
Centred around the spectacular Whitworth Hall, the venue also includes the elegant Christie's, the Council Chamber and six adjoining boardrooms. Together they offer a flexible collection of historic spaces suitable for everything from executive meetings and private dining to conferences, exhibitions and formal dinners.
Event Spaces
Whitworth Hall
The venue's flagship event space accommodating up to 600 delegates theatre style, 400 for receptions and 300 for formal dinners. Featuring a magnificent hammerbeam roof, stained glass windows, oak panelling and a historic pipe organ, Whitworth Hall is one of Manchester's most iconic venues for conferences, awards dinners, graduations, gala events and product launches.
Christie's
An elegant wood-panelled reception and dining space located alongside Whitworth Hall. Accommodating up to 200 guests for receptions or 120 for private dining, it is ideal for networking events, drinks receptions, corporate dinners and VIP entertaining. It also serves as the principal reception area for events taking place in Whitworth Hall.
Council Chamber
A distinguished boardroom-style space seating up to 30 delegates, perfect for executive meetings, committee meetings, presentations and private discussions.
Boardrooms
Six traditional boardrooms accommodating between 12 and 24 delegates. Ideal for interviews, breakout sessions, workshops, board meetings and syndicate rooms during larger conferences.
Facilities and Services
The Whitworth Building offers complimentary WiFi, in-house catering, accessible facilities with lift access to most areas, breakout rooms, natural daylight, integrated presentation facilities, licensed wedding facilities, exhibition space, professional event management and flexible catering options including banqueting, private dining and drinks receptions. The venue operates with exclusive in-house catering.
Ideal For
Conferences
Awards Dinners
Gala Dinners
Corporate Events
Networking Events
Board Meetings
Private Dining
Product Launches
Exhibitions
Wedding Receptions
Civil Ceremonies
Key Features
Grade II Listed Building
Whitworth Hall
Christie's Reception Space
9 Meeting & Event Spaces
600 Theatre Capacity
300 Dinner Capacity
Historic Neo-Gothic Architecture
Licensed Wedding Venue
Grade II Listed Building
Whitworth Hall
Christie's Reception Space
9 Meeting & Event Spaces
600 Theatre Capacity
300 Dinner Capacity
Historic Neo-Gothic Architecture
Licensed Wedding Venue
Why Hire
Combining some of Manchester's finest historic architecture with flexible event facilities, the Whitworth Building offers a memorable backdrop for conferences, gala dinners and prestigious corporate events. From the grandeur of Whitworth Hall to the elegance of Christie's and the adjoining boardrooms, it provides a unique setting supported by an experienced events team and exceptional catering.
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Venue Features
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Location
Location and Access
Located within The University of Manchester's Oxford Road campus, the venue is approximately a 10-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station and around one mile from Manchester city centre. It is also within easy walking distance of University Place, allowing both venues to be combined for larger conferences.
Manchester Airport | 9 miles
Manchester Oxford Road Station | 0.5 miles
Manchester Piccadilly Station | 1 mile
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
4
meeting rooms
9
bedrooms
0
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