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Power Hall at Science and Industry Museum

Hall in a Museum
·
Private space
Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Power Hall is a hall in the Science and Industry Museum defined by a large, open industrial interior and abundant natural light.

Design: The hall has high ceilings, exposed steelwork and red-brick walls framed by tall arched windows, producing an airy, industrial character and strong daylight.

Features: The space has a built-in PA system and speakers and allows guests to play their own music or bring a DJ. The space also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a dance floor and wheelchair-accessible, step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social reception that mixes standing, informal mingling and music in an industrial setting.

What sets it apart: The hall contains a permanent display of large historic steam engines and industrial machinery that sit within the event floor area.

What guests say: The Power Hall is well presented and engaging following its reopening.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking onsite
Outside catering is not allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Science and Industry Museum

Science and Industry Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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4.9 Rating
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