The Shipping Office at CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces

Erica R.

About this space

Lloyd's House boasts an impressive top-floor event space featuring original heritage features from the 1867 cotton warehouse, including a pitched ceiling, fireplace, exposed brick walls, wooden floor, and a beautiful bay window with views of Manchester Town Hall. The space is furnished with contemporary furniture, lighting, and top-of-the-line AV equipment, making it an ideal venue for a variety of events.

At CityCo and Manchester BID, the health, safety, and well-being of our staff and event guests are of utmost importance in the wake of Covid-19. We have implemented new ways of working based on up-to-date guidance from the government and industry bodies to ensure a safe environment for all. Our measures include adjusted room capacities, flexible seating and presentation layouts, full risk assessments, staff wellness checks, enhanced cleaning protocols, hand sanitizing stations, disposable face masks, clear signage, and dedicated event coordinator support.

We kindly request that guests refrain from visiting our venue if displaying any symptoms of Covid-19. Our commitment to safety has been recognized with Visit Britain's "Good to Go" certification, indicating that CityCo is a Manchester venue that meets government and industry Covid-19 guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing.

Rest assured that our top priority is ensuring that your event runs smoothly, safely, and with the highest level of enjoyment possible.

Prices

Monday

8:30 – 17:30

from £96 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £96

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £768

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Prices Include:
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.

We offer our guests unlimited filtered water, tea, coffee and biscuits for £3.75pp + VAT for a full day room hire or £2.25 pp + VAT for half day. To discuss additional food arrangements, talk to us about options.

Tuesday

8:30 – 17:30

from £96 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £96

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £768

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:30 – 17:30

from £96 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £96

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £768

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:30 – 17:30

from £96 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £96

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £768

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:30 – 17:30

from £96 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £96

Per day

8:30 – 17:30

from £768

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 60

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 24

Cabaret

up to 50

U-Shaped

up to 21

Classroom

up to 27

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Web cam

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

CityCo’s Event and Meeting Spaces are open and certified ‘Good to Go’ by Visit Britain for compliance to social distancing, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
View our Covid-19 Policy:
https://cityco.com/roomhire

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(23 reviews and ratings - )

Very punctual and helpful!

Wonderful, fast communication.

Very prompt replies and all the information I needed to make a quick decision.

Very helpful person to deal with.

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb

Response time: within couple of hours

Response rate: 97%

About CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces

CityCo, Manchester’s city centre management company, has a unique location right in the heart of Manchester. We can cater for a range of meetings and events from 2 - 60 in The Shipping Office, The Cotton Room and The Sorting Room. Whether it’s for a small conference, seminar or training session, pitch or presentation, celebration or away-day, bring your colleagues to a truly impressive, heritage venue.

Our event and meeting spaces are on the top floor of Lloyd’s House overlooking Manchester Town Hall. The building has a fascinating history. Designed by the architectural practice of Speakman & Charlesworth in 1867, the site was originally for the Manchester Shipping Office and Packing Company Ltd. We look forward to welcoming you soon.