Escape To Freight Island
Versatile Event Space
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ
–
Piccadilly
Kevin R.
Spaces for hire at Escape To Freight Island
from £15000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
1000
2000
Encompassing the entire Escape To Freight Island, hiring the full venue offers six distinctive areas with a total capacity of up to 2000. Internally, The Ticket Hall is a dynamic focal point, featuring an impressive stage, large bars, diverse food vendors, full technical integrations, and a giant LED screen. This versatile space allows for seamless...
from £9500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Plant Room
250
250
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 i...
from £50
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Club Container
30
30
Step into the unique allure of The Club Container, a space carved and beautifully decorated from industrial containers within Escape To Freight Island. This distinctive venue offers the perfect setting for more intimate affairs, ranging from private dining experiences to special birthday celebrations, providing an ambiance that is both cozy and cap...
from £60
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Viewing Gallery
30
30
Step into the unique ambiance of the Viewing Gallery, an exclusive space within Escape To Freight Island crafted from an industrial container. Offering an intimate setting for up to 30 people, this space allows guests to enjoy their private party while taking in the entertainment. With an open side connecting to the Ticket Hall, the Viewing Gallery...
from £20000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Platform
500
500
Step into the pinnacle of event spaces at Escape To Freight Island – The Platform. Positioned on the raised section of the Ticket Hall, The Platform is an expansive area designed to elevate your event experience. This versatile space hosts its own impressive stage and a massive main bar, making it the ideal venue for gala dinners, corporate parties...
from £10000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Outside
300
450
Step into the vibrant atmosphere of "The Outside," an inspiring and flexible outdoor space nestled in the heart of the former train depot at Escape To Freight Island. This dynamic venue offers a unique industrial backdrop, complete with a bar, DJ box, and stage, setting the scene for live music and day-to-night celebrations.
With a capacity of 450...
from £4000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Terrace
100
140
Elevate your event experience at "The Terrace" within Escape To Freight Island—an exclusive space perched above The Ticket Hall, immersing you in the heart of the action. This unique enclave features a private bar and two interlinked areas, offering a combined capacity of 140. The adaptable spaces and versatile furniture configurations cater to a s...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
17:00
from
£50
per person
The Platform
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
17:00
from
£50
per person
The Platform
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
17:00
from
£50
per person
The Platform
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
0:00
from
£50
per person
The Viewing Gallery
17:00 –
0:00
from
£60
per person
The Platform
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
0:00
from
£50
per person
The Viewing Gallery
17:00 –
0:00
from
£60
per person
The Platform
9:00 –
17:00
from
£10000
hire fee + min. spend
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£25000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
0:00
from
£50
per person
The Viewing Gallery
12:00 –
0:00
from
£60
per person
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£50
per person
Entire Venue
9:00 –
1:00
from
£25000
hire fee + min. spend
The Plant Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£6000
hire fee + min. spend
The Club Container
12:00 –
0:00
from
£50
per person
The Viewing Gallery
17:00 –
0:00
from
£60
per person
The Outside
9:00 –
0:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Facilities and catering options
Up to 2000
standing
Up to 1000
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
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!
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!
