Event & Workshop Space at Wellington Studios

Creative Space in a Coworking Space
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Private space
Pollard Street, Manchester, M40 7FS –
Bradford, Manchester

About this space

Wellington Studios is a vibrant art studio and coworking space located in the historic Wellington House in Ancoats. Housed in a 19th-century terracotta red brick mill, this creative hub offers a unique and inspiring environment.

The 720 sq ft open-plan space is available for hire during evenings and weekends, with short-term daytime rentals also an option. The studio retains its original red pillars and brickwork arches, providing a distinctive backdrop for any event. The amenities include a kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, a breakout area with sofas, and five tables that can accommodate 20-25 seats. Additionally, our large kitchen island, repurposed from the Manchester Velodrome's old track, is perfect for product shoots. If you seek a venue with character and a touch of Manchester's industrial heritage, Wellington Studios is your ideal choice.

Conveniently located, Wellington Studios is just a short walk from the New Islington tram stop, and there is on-street parking available on weekends and evenings.

Please note that as part of a working mill, the building can be noisy at times, though it tends to be quieter during the day.


Usually booked for

Performance

Typically for about 20 guests and costs about £150.


"Wonderful space for a chilled out birthday event."

- Seyi Mar 2026


Prices

Monday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £350 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £350 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30
  • Dining
    up to 20
  • Theatre
    up to 20
  • Boardroom
    up to 20
  • Cabaret
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 20
  • Classroom
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

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 in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(29 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

P
Peter
Verified review
Filming Location · 5 guests · January 2026

Sean was very accommodating and I like the space

4.8
S
Seyi
Verified review
Performance · 20 guests · February 2026

Wonderful space for a chilled out birthday event. Great amenities - super useful having a fridge, sink, microwave etc. super comfy and welcoming. Sean was super helpful and flexible in meeting and sorting things out. Second time using this space and each time has been great, would highly recommend

5.0
WS
Whole S.
Verified review
Filming Location · 9 guests · January 2026

It was great. Will definitely be back again to use it

5.0
JA
James A.
Verified review
Filming Location · 1 guest · April 2021

This is an amazing space run by great people. I used it for some product photography and would definitely use again.

Access was a little restricted but it caused me no issues.

5.0

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Sean McGrath
Member of Tagvenue since April 2019
29 Reviews
4.9 Rating
4h Response time
95% Response rate

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