A museum hall with exposed brick walls, high arched windows, and steel beams at People's History Museum.
A museum hall with exposed brick walls, large arched windows, and a steel bridge at People's History Museum.
A museum hall with exposed yellow brick walls, tall windows, and column-style radiators at People's History Museum.
A museum hall with large arched windows, exposed brick walls, and an industrial steel ceiling at People's History Museum.

Engine Hall at People's History Museum

Hall in a Museum
·
Private space
People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 150
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Engine Hall is a Hall in the People's History Museum defined by its soaring vertical volume.

Design: The interior combines exposed timber roof trusses, cast-iron structural elements and warm brick walls. Large arched windows and a polished concrete floor give the hall an open, utilitarian appearance and clear sightlines.

Features: The hall includes a PA system and speakers, venue Wi‑Fi and permission to play private music or bring a DJ subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The hall provides step‑free guest access, accessible toilets and large double doors that simplify load‑in.

Ideal for: Community groups and creative organisations seeking a relaxed, civic-feel space for informal standing receptions or straightforward seated talks.

What sets it apart: A fixed steel gantry crosses the upper level, providing a raised technical walkway suitable for lighting and rigging.

What guests say: The space is well presented and engaging, and the layout is clear and accessible for visitors, including family-friendly interactive elements.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1943 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 90
Classroom
up to 90

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

FAQ

Clients are advised to bring their own laptop for convenience.

Yes, the room layout and final details may be changed up until 10 days before the event.

The room has several radiators, which are turned on the evening before events so it is a comfortable temperature from the start.

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Location

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