Coal Store at People's History Museum
Event Space in a Museum
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Private space
1 review
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People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER
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Manchester City Centre
About this space
The restored redbrick Coal Store features a spacious double height vaulted iron and timber ceiling and other original heritage features. It offers a completely private, intimate space which is ideal for meetings, workshops, and breakout spaces.
Event offers and packages
Wedding Offers
FULL DAY PACKAGE
£3960
total
Up to 120 guests in the Engine Hall.
The package includes access the
day before to decorate and dress the spaces.
Timings:
Access the day before to decorate 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Welcome guests from 1.00pm
Ceremony at 2.00pm
Last orders at 11.00pm
Close at 11.30pm
The package includes access the
day before to decorate and dress the spaces.
Timings:
Access the day before to decorate 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Welcome guests from 1.00pm
Ceremony at 2.00pm
Last orders at 11.00pm
Close at 11.30pm
CEREMONY ONLY
£700
total
Ceremony only:
Coal Store - Up to 50 guests - £500 (plus VAT)
Engine Hall - Up to 120 guests - £880 (plus VAT)
Timings:
Access at 9.00am / 1.00pm for room set up
Ceremony at 11.00am / 3.00pm
Close at 1.00pm / 5.00pm
Coal Store - Up to 50 guests - £500 (plus VAT)
Engine Hall - Up to 120 guests - £880 (plus VAT)
Timings:
Access at 9.00am / 1.00pm for room set up
Ceremony at 11.00am / 3.00pm
Close at 1.00pm / 5.00pm
RECEPTIONS
£3500
total
Host your reception in our stunning
Edwardian Engine Hall, with a spectacular
seated reception accommodating up to 120
guests.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening as the
space is transformed into a vibrant party
venue, complete with a dance floor area
for your chosen band or DJ, capable of
accommodating up to 200 guests.
Edwardian Engine Hall, with a spectacular
seated reception accommodating up to 120
guests.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening as the
space is transformed into a vibrant party
venue, complete with a dance floor area
for your chosen band or DJ, capable of
accommodating up to 200 guests.
Prices
Monday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£570
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Minimum booking duration:
4 hours
Half-day hire is also available from 09.00 - 13.00 or 13.00 - 17.00.
Additional hours outside of standard operational timings can be booked, subject to availability. Additional hours billed separately.
All bookings are subject to PHM standard terms and conditions.
All catering prices are to be agreed upon separately.
Additional hours outside of standard operational timings can be booked, subject to availability. Additional hours billed separately.
All bookings are subject to PHM standard terms and conditions.
All catering prices are to be agreed upon separately.
Capacity
Standing
up to 65
Theatre
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 36
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction
after
23:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
Temporary event notices available
Host rules
No smoking in the building
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day
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Reviews and ratings
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Andrew S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 6 days ago
5.0
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