An event space with exposed brick walls, red chairs in rows, and a projection screen at The Burgess Foundation.

Engine Room at The Burgess Foundation

Event Space in a Community Centre
·
Private space
3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This is our one main room, a converted mill space that once housed the machinery of the industrial revolution, and now hosts conferences, workshops and away-days for The British Council, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester City Council and much more, along with numerous literature, comedy and classical music events.

Our bar space is directly attached to this space and works very nicely for registration desks and merch displays.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £210 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £220 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £210 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £220 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £210 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £220 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £210 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £220 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £210 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £220 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 24
Cabaret
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 24
Classroom
up to 24

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
OC
Olivia C.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests · January 2025
From the booking process to leaving the venue after the event, the whole team were fantastic. As with most events, there were some amendments to the details along the way and they handled them so well. On the night, we could relax knowing our sound and lighting were looked after by such a professional team. The space was perfect for us, fitting in all of our attendees without feeling too cavernous. We loved the industrial vibes (and it wasn't cold in the dead of winter which was a bonus. We would 100% use the Anthony Burgess Foundation again, and I would urge you to do the same.
5.0
TP
Tegan P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
JW
Jennifer W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MG
Megan G.
Verified review
Meeting · 65 guests · September 2024
4.9

About The Burgess Foundation

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6 Reviews
4.9 Rating
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95% Response rate

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