An event space with high arched windows, ironwork balconies, and brick walls at Victoria Baths Trust Gala Pool.
An event space with tiled walls, arched alcoves, and stained-glass windows at Victoria Baths Trust Gala Pool.
An event space in a historic building with a vaulted glass roof and balcony seating at Victoria Baths Trust.
An event space in a historic building with exposed brick walls, arched windows, and an empty tiled pool at Victoria Baths Trust.

Gala Pool at Victoria Baths Trust

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0FE –
Ardwick, Manchester
Up to 300
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Gala Pool was originally the Male First-Class Pool and is now one of our most iconic and versatile event spaces.

With a stunning historic backdrop, it’s ideal for conferences, exhibitions, drinks receptions, and live performances, offering a dramatic setting unlike any other. The space can accommodate up to 400 guests in theatre style, making it perfect for large-scale events.

We offer a range of professional AV packages through our trusted supplier, tailored to suit your event requirements.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Theatre
up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Backdrops
Storage space
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (11 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
parking
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Please respect the space.

About Victoria Baths Trust

Victoria Baths Trust is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

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