Usually booked for
Conference
Typically for 40-75 guests and costs about £1,200.
"Overall, The People’s History Museum was clean, tidy and looked as advertised."
- Emily A. Jul 2026
People's History Museum
Museum
#3 of 152 Conference venues in Manchester
#11 of 313 Corporate Event venues in Manchester
2 reviews
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People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER
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Manchester City Centre
Jake Iverson
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Excellent communication - 5/5
1 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at People's History Museum
Engine Hall
Hall
·
Private space
150 seats
200 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
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 includ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1943 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Coal Store
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
65 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
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.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £682 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Riverside Room
Function Room
·
Private space
45 seats
65 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Riverside Room is a mid-sized, informal space designed to offer a relaxed yet professional environment for your event. Located just off the museum foyer, next to our in-house cafe and with access to its own riverside terrace, your event can enjoy stunning views across the River Irwell.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £780 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Enquire now
Reviews and ratings
4.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
2.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0
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EA
Emily A.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests
· July 2026
· Coal Store
Overall, The People’s History Museum was clean, tidy and looked as advertised. The toilet facilities were located down by reception, so they were a little walk away from the event room, but they were clean and easy enough to access.
The food we ordered, including a selection of pastries and brownies, was delicious, and the tea and coffee facilities were exactly what we needed.
However, there were a few issues on the morning of the event. We had been told that we were strictly unable to access the room before 8:30am to begin setting up. The team had initially suggested 9:00am, but we referred back to our contract, where 8:30am had been agreed.
As we were travelling from Leeds and wanted to avoid traffic, we arrived at the venue at 7:30am and waited outside until our agreed access time. However, when we were shown to the room at 8:30am, some of our guests had already been allowed in. From an attendee perspective, this unfortunately made us look unprepared and late, despite us not being permitted into the room earlier.
We had also arranged for food and refreshments to be available from 8:45am so early attendees could have breakfast before the event began. However, only part of the catering was out at that time, with the rest arriving at around 9:10am.
When we raised these points on the day, the response felt slightly hostile, which was disappointing. The person we had organised the event with was also not visible once we arrived and had been shown to the room, which made it harder to resolve things smoothly in the moment.
That said, we do appreciate that, due to the issues above, we were given some extra time at the end of the event. We also accidentally left some equipment at the venue, which was sent back to us promptly, and that was very much appreciated.
Overall, the venue itself was good and the catering was lovely, but the access, setup and communication on the morning could have been handled better.
Submitted 2 months ago
3.9
AS
Andrew S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682–£1943
hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1943
hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 –
17:00
from
£682
hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£780
hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 200
standing
Up to 150
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About People's History Museum
People's History Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
People's History Museum is a museum housed in a former Edwardian pumping station that documents the history of Britain's working-class movements and democratic campaigns.
Venue highlights: The building combines the original Edwardian engine house and a contemporary curved extension, providing contrasting historic and modern backdrops across its galleries. The galleries and circulation areas are arranged across multiple floors and are served by a lift to ensure accessibility. The museum's layout provides contained gallery areas and separate circulation routes that help run simultaneous activities.
Best for: Educational workshops and school groups; panel discussions and talks; reception-style networking and community gatherings.
Location: Left Bank, Spinningfields sits on a canal-side stretch within Manchester's riverside business and leisure district. The area offers a cluster of nearby restaurants, bars and theatres that provide options for guests before or after events.
What guests say: The displays are well organised and clearly presented, making complex political and social history accessible. The museum's interactive exhibits and hands-on elements work well for family and educational groups, and the on-site café and shop provide practical hospitality.
FAQ
Yes, you are welcome to order just refreshments if this is preferable.
Yes, you are welcome to order just refreshments if this is preferable.
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At People's History Museum, the following catering options are available:
- The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at People's History Museum:
- Engine Hall hosting 100 guests: £2550.08
- Coal Store hosting 5 guests: £864
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
People's History Museum is located at People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, in Manchester City Centre.
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