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A red brick versatile event space with large industrial-style windows on a corner at The Burgess Foundation.

The Burgess Foundation

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#7 of 98 Filming Location venues in Manchester
#18 of 95 Live Music venues in Manchester
  6 reviews  – 
3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY –
City Centre, Manchester
From £210
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Burgess Foundation

Engine Room at The Burgess Foundation
Engine Room
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
100 standing
This is our one main room, a converted mill space that once housed the machinery of the industrial revolution, and now hosts conferences, workshops and away-days for The British Council, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester City Council and much more, along with numerous literature, comedy and classical music events. Our bar space is di...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £210 hire fee
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3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY
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Public transportation
  • Bus Chester Street (Stop C) 0.2 mi
  • Bus Oxford Rd Stn (Stop E) 0.2 mi
  • Bus Oxford Street (Stop SV) 0.3 mi
  • Train Manchester Oxford Road 0.2 mi
  • Train Deansgate 0.4 mi
  • Taxi Get Black Cab 0.3 mi
  • Taxi Manchester taxi service 0.4 mi
Parking
  • Parking MMU SiPark £5 - 2 Chester St, Manchester 0.1 mi
  • Parking Pay And Display Parking - 19 Hulme St, Manchester 0.1 mi
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  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester Cc - Oxford Road, an IHG Hotel 0.2 mi
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Engine Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Engine Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Engine Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Thursday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Engine Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Friday
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Engine Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £210–£400 hire fee
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Engine Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day
Engine Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £460 hire fee per day

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 100
standing
Up to 100
seats
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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OC
Olivia C.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests · January 2025
From the booking process to leaving the venue after the event, the whole team were fantastic. As with most events, there were some amendments to the details along the way and they handled them so well. On the night, we could relax knowing our sound and lighting were looked after by such a professional team. The space was perfect for us, fitting in all of our attendees without feeling too cavernous. We loved the industrial vibes (and it wasn't cold in the dead of winter which was a bonus. We would 100% use the Anthony Burgess Foundation again, and I would urge you to do the same.
5.0
TP
Tegan P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
JW
Jennifer W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
OC
Olivia C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Burgess Foundation

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation is a unique venue within one of Manchester’s oldest mill buildings – plenty of brickwork akin to a New York comedy club – and houses Burgess’s own furniture and musical instruments to create a distinctive location for your event.

The room can seat up to 100 people, depending on how you want to set up, and has modern audio-visual facilities and excellent wi-fi. The venue is ideal for concerts, readings, conferences, launches, plays, workshops, away-days, lectures, film screenings, discussion and in-conversation events as well as receptions and soirees. Just turn up with your laptop, plugin and go — we have an experienced and friendly team who will help your event run with the minimum of fuss.

We also have a bar which is perfect for a relaxed location for your audience or guests before they move into the main venue. Drinks catering can be provided: tea & coffee, wine receptions and bar tabs. Although we don't offer food catering, we can recommend trusted local suppliers to suit all budgets.

FAQ

At The Burgess Foundation, the following catering options are available:

  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Burgess Foundation:

  • Engine Room hosting 80 guests: £240

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Burgess Foundation is located at 3 Cambridge Street, in the City Centre, Manchester district of Manchester.

The Burgess Foundation is popular for

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