Academic Venues in Manchester

Manchester is home to state of the art universities that house over 100,000 students in term time. These inspiring venues provide both a unique setting and flexible space to host up to 1,000 people theatre, and 340 banqueting. From well-equipped lecture halls to research-focused meeting spaces, find the ideal environment for your conferences. Plan your next event in a setting that inspires knowledge exchange and collaboration."

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