The Plant Room at Escape To Freight Island

About this space

Step into the enchanting embrace of The Plant Room, a popular tropical, urban oasis within Escape To Freight Island. This lush haven serves as a captivating contrast to the venue's industrial vibe, offering a refreshing and unique space for a variety of events.

With its private entrance and bar, The Plant Room boasts beautiful exclusivity within its heated and fully covered surroundings. Suitable for a range of event types, from corporate functions to lively parties and product launches, it provides a versatile canvas for diverse occasions.

Perfect for private hire events, The Plant Room can accommodate up to 250 attendees, ensuring an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere for your gathering. Whether you're hosting a corporate event seeking a distinctive backdrop or planning a celebratory party that demands a touch of tropical flair, The Plant Room offers a delightful setting that seamlessly blends lush greenery with urban sophistication. The venue's attention to detail, from the carefully curated décor to the comfortable seating, ensures a memorable experience for all who step into this verdant sanctuary.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £5000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

We can offer a combination of minimum spend, package prices and hire fee. We would recommend you contacting us so that we can offer you a bespoke quote based upon your exact requirements.

Hire fees and minimum spends listed are subject to certain minimum criteria being met are provided purely as an example of our services.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Tuesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £5000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Wednesday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £5000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Thursday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £5000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Friday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £10000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Saturday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £10000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Sunday

9:00 – 0:00

from £6000 hire fee + min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:00

from £6000 + £10000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £6000 + £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

With 10 independent food traders on site we can offer a wealth of menus to wow your attendees.

Prices start from £35 per person

Capacity

Standing

up to 250

Dining

up to 250

Theatre

up to 250

Cabaret

up to 250

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Stage

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Additional fee will be charged for damages

About Escape To Freight Island

In the heart of the depot, Mayfield. Among the historical industrial architecture lies a cultural hub of food, drink & entertainment. multi-vendor, multifaceted & multidimensional: where people meet to form new memories & explore new possibilities.

With spaces available for 30 to 3000, Freight Island is the perfect venue for all events from intimate team meetings to large-scale conferences, celebrations, and product launches. We are only limited by our imaginations with versatile spaces that deliver the wow factor.

Boasting facilities that include multiple award-winning food and drink outlets, staging, full technical integrations, giant LED screens, indoor and outdoor options, entertainment, and a stunning industrial backdrop - Freight Island offers unlimited possibilities for events that are unrivaled in Manchester City Centre.

Benefiting from excellent transport links, Freight Island is easily accessible by car, train, tram, bus, and plane. In addition to rail links on the venue’s doorstep with Picadilly Station, less than 5 minutes walk away. It is less than half an hour’s drive from Manchester International Airport and well-connected to major roads linking Manchester with the North and South.

We look forward to the possibility of working together to make your next events an extraordinary success!