An event space with exposed brick walls, red chairs in rows, and a projection screen at The Burgess Foundation.
An event space with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and theater-style seating at The Burgess Foundation.
An event space with exposed brick walls, red cushioned chairs, and a projector screen at The Burgess Foundation.
An event space with exposed brick walls, arched windows, and red upholstered chairs at The Burgess Foundation.

Engine Room at The Burgess Foundation

Event Space in an Event Venue
·
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

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
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
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Gender-neutral restroom
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
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

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AS
Arabella S.
Verified review
Meeting · 100 guests · June 2026
It was beautiful, easy location, lovely team 10/10
Nothing!!
5.0
JW
Jennifer W.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests · May 2026
Beautiful space, perfect for our book event. Ian and the rest of the staff were helpful, friendly, and accommodating both before the day and during the event itself. I really appreciated having an expert AV technician on hand all day. Very convenient to also have a cafe/bar on-site.
I honestly can't think of anything I'd change!
4.8
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
MG
Megan G.
Verified review
Meeting · 65 guests · September 2024
4.9

FAQ

Yes. Hire includes use of the venue sound system and projector/screen, opening of the licensed bar, and support from a venue manager. Hirers are responsible for ticketing and promotion; there are no in-house sound engineers, although a list of audio technicians can be provided on request.

The venue is used by other people, so complete quiet cannot be guaranteed, although there are usually only a handful of people in the building. It is next to a bus route, and passing lorries may cause minor rumbles; most filming clients, including Sky TV and the BBC, allow for this and find that it works well.

About The Burgess Foundation

The Burgess Foundation is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

Ian Carrington
Member of Tagvenue since January 2020
9 Reviews
4.9 Rating
8h Response time
97% Response rate

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