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Are you looking for unusual wedding venues as unique as you and the person you will marry? Manchester has a lot of unconventional wedding venues for you to consider. At Tagvenue we understand your unique, and sometimes quirky needs. That’s why we list all of the unique places where you can get married. Are you a soccer fan who’d love to get married at Old Trafford? No problem. Let’s find out which weird and quirky wedding venues fit your needs!
The Association Room originally housed the kitchens of Chetham’s Hospital School and retains fascinating features from its historical role. The old kitchens were converted as recently as 1969 when Chetham’s was transformed
The Gallery Café is a Café in Manchester Art Gallery that functions as the gallery’s internal café; its defining quality is a flexible, self-contained social space inside the gallery.
Club Brass is a Rooftop in Hotel Gotham, a compact, bar-centred private space that concentrates seating and service around a single counter. Design: The interior includes dark wood panelling, polished brass fittings and leather
The Rest Room is home to the Angel of Purity window and provides a stunning backdrop to your activity, with a capacity of up to 50.
Females Pool is an Event Space in Victoria Baths; its most distinctive quality is an intact Edwardian swimming-hall architecture. Design: The hall presents a vaulted glazed roof above a long, rectilinear floor flanked by
The bright glass atrium connects the old and the new buildings of Manchester Art Gallery, creating an impressive contemporary space filled with light. After hours, the Atrium transforms to become an exciting event space,
The Filter & Laundry Room is a private outdoor space at Victoria Baths Trust that preserves exposed Edwardian service‑yard architecture as a historic, industrial backdrop.
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The Riverside Room is a mid-sized, informal space designed to offer a relaxed yet professional environment for your event. Located just off the museum foyer, next to our in-house cafe and with access to its own riverside
The Events Team at our company is comprised of experienced professionals who specialise in planning and executing high-quality events. From Baby Showers, Weddings, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Engagements, Religious Ceremonies,
Victorian Hall is a hall in Manchester Art Gallery characterised by its Victorian-era classical architecture and grand interior proportions. Design: The interior presents pale ashlar stone walls, tall pilasters and deep cornices
Prices of unusual wedding venues average £1750 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £720 | to £3000 | hire fee per day |
| From £595 | to £2200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
The Study at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
in Ardwick - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We would definitely recommend EGH and the team to anyone wanting a stress free and memorable day!’
Club Brass at The Rex
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: What sets it apart: A secluded roof terrace adjoining the room is available exclusively during bookings, providing an outdoor extension to the hire. What guests say: The space receives frequent mention for attentive, helpful...
Wedding reception at Manchester Art Gallery
in Chinatown - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Thank you to everyone at the gallery!’
You'll find unusual wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 110 and 200 guests | prices average £2250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 220 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual wedding venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event | typically between 130 and 400 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £2500 hire fee per day | typically between 90 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 250 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £750 hire fee per event | typically between 70 and 220 guests |
| Hall | prices average £4200 hire fee per event | typically between 150 and 300 guests |
Smaller unusual wedding venues usually fit up to 80 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
The Library at Manchester Hall, rated 4.8/5 - library for 80 guests
Venue said: Manchester Hall is an events venue and boutique hotel with classically styled, grand interiors and richly decorated function rooms that provide a formal, ornate setting for private hires.
Box Gallery at National Football Museum, rated 5/5 - event space for 80 guests
Venue said: Located on the top two floors of the National Football Museum, the Box Gallery offers clients an uniquely modern event space, benefitting from floor to ceiling glass walls with great views of the city.
Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 80 guests
Our user said: ‘Food and service were excellent. Very well looked after by our server. Lovely atmosphere.’
Cheap unusual wedding venues in Manchester start from £500 hire fee per day or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
The Dome at The Dome, from £500 hire fee per day
(up to 150 guests seated)
Venue said: Situated in Spinningfields, Manchester, The Dome is Manchester’s first rooftop dome venue and one of the most unique spaces in the venue hire market.
The Kes at Nell's NQ (Common), from £20 per person
(up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: Common is located in the heart of Manchester's famous Northern quarter it opened way back in 2004 and was one of the very first venues to make the NQ their home.
Entire Venue at Band on the Wall, from £600 minimum spend per event
(up to 220 guests seated)
Venue said: Band on the Wall is available to hire for live shows, club nights, conferences and other public events. It is also a great choice for wedding receptions, parties and corporate events with a capacity of up to 600 people.
The best time of year to plan a wedding in Manchester is during spring when temperatures are mild and flowers are blooming—making for beautiful photos. Summers tend to be hot and humid, making it difficult for guests to enjoy themselves; autumn can also be problematic as it comes with unpredictable weather conditions that could ruin your big day.
We recommend booking your wedding venue at least 9-12 months in advance. This will ensure that you have the best options available. But don't worry: there are plenty of gorgeous venues that are able to accommodate you with less notice than that, but they may not have the specific date you want. In addition, it's a good idea to hold your wedding during off-peak season, as this can give you more options and cut the cost of hiring your wedding venue.
You should pick the date you want before you look into more specific details of the venues. If you don’t know the date yet, you can ask if the company will hold certain dates until there’s interest from someone else, or ask if you can arrange things with a deposit.
The answer to this question varies per venue. Some allow loud music/events, while others don’t. If you want music, make sure you check if the place has equipment available for you to use.
Did you find the venue you’re going to rent for your wedding, but want to make sure you didn’t miss anything? Keep in mind the following details:
The cost of renting a unique wedding venue in Manchester depends on the pricing model. Tagvenue provides a clear overview of the various prices below:
Great venue with a really responsive team. Laura was lovely and super easy to organise everything with. She got us set up in the space and then left us to get on with it, which was perfect. Really easy to work with, we will definitely be back!
Natural daylight in the studio, staff were all super helpful and friendly, having additional set-up space to keep the studio just for shooting in. Having access to accessories was great.
We used this workshop space for a short film and it was perfect. The layout made filming easy and the space was quiet, accessible, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.
The venue was stunning and very accessible for guest. Clean and professional room with great use of the coffee machine. Catering was so well organised. I genuinely have nothing bad to say
Exceptional facility. Kind and professional staff, nothing is too much trouble. Delighted with the super modern facility and will be using again very soon!
Perfect for corporate meeting - great central location. Projector (with HDMI cables) and flipchart provided, great service. Would highly recommend
Excellent & helpful communication, room was set up perfectly, and everything worked as described! Hassle-free :)
Amazing place to hold a meeting. The lunch was great. Highly recommended.
Page last updated in October 2026
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