Unusual venues in Altrincham

Victoria Warehouse

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·1650 attendees
• ·34 bedrooms
• ·13 meeting rooms

Victoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester. Our heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than a hundred years. Now, we’re channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship. The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired Britain’s greatest brands. Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg’s and Manchester United have all chosen us to deliver an eclectic mix of sports and music shows, parties, gala dinners, conferences and meetings. And the verdict was unanimous: we are the venue for enthralling events. But it’s not just a venue. Victoria Warehouse is supported by a team that know two events are never the same. They work hand in hand with our clients to adapt the space for large and small-scale events alike. Victoria Warehouse can be anything you want it to be. The limit is your imagination.

Curzon Knutsford

• Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

Curzon Knutsford resides in the picturesque landscape of East Cheshire. The quaint cinema is a local gem, with a cafe-bar for relaxing in, as well as free parking outside. Alongside the three screens, the light, attractive foyer and bar spaces create a wonderfully welcoming area and are ideal for reception drinks and networking events. There is also a versatile room, which can seat up to 80 theatre style, providing yet more space in this incredible venue and can be used on its own or in conjunction with the hire of other spaces.

G 3 Events

• Unusual

"G3 Events are the go-to people for all your events, equipment hire, AV production and team activities. Planning a conference, kick-off event, awards night, fashion show or a fab party. Let us understand, advise and deliver - G3nius. Ease. Value. Trust. G3 Events offer altoG3ther brilliant events. Whether you are planning a conference, kick-off event, awards night, activity day or fashion show, let us understand, advise and deliver."

Concorde Conference Centre

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·1000 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Concorde Conference Centre is based at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park. The Concorde Hangar offers a UNIQUE opportunity for your event or special celebration to take place directly under the wings of the world famous Concorde. This, coupled with equally memorable hospitality, ensures your event will live long in the memory of your guests. You’ll find over 1,600 square metres of flexible space, holding up to 700 guests. This provides the ideal location for corporate events, product launches, gala dinners, team building events and much more. Our experienced event team will be with you every step of the way to ensure complete peace of mind, throughout the planning stages and on the day itself. EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS Maximum capacity of 700 people, however space fully capable of adapting for the more intimate events. · Support from an experienced event’s planning and management team. · Bespoke catering and hospitality options to suit every event. · Lighting, visual and sound options available for that added ‘wow’ factor. · Over 2,200 hotel bedrooms within a 3 mile radius. · Parking for up to 300 vehicles. · Convenient location, with the motorway network and Manchester Airport in close proximity. MEETING SPACE If you’re looking for an exciting location to hold your next business meeting, we also offer two separate meeting rooms on site, our Alpha Charlie Suite and Avro Suite. Equipment available includes projector screen, projector, plasma TV, DVD player, flipcharts and each suite benefits from free WIFI access. Both rooms layouts are flexible to meet your precise needs. When booking the Alpha Charlie Suite, why not also reserve the Avro Suite, providing you with the perfect opportunity for a dedicated break-out or refreshment area.

The Snow Centre

• Unusual
• ·200 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

Chill Factore is one of the most exhilarating, inspiring and unusual conference venues in the North West. Where else can you get modern conference suites and unrivalled team building activities? We have a range of suites which are stylish yet functional; all of our rooms have non shadow lighting, integrated projectors /plasma and complimentary WiFi internet access. As well as this we have 340 free car free parking spaces. Our individuality and attention to detail on any event means that we have hosted a number of high profile functions with companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, SEGA and Fat Face. Anton/Aspen Suite This room is a large open space and is the perfect modern blank canvas, which can seat up to 110 delegates. Integrated AV means that it is quick and easy for conference organisers to set up without any unnecessary worry. The Added bonus to this room is that we have a sound proof divide that can be drawn to create two function suites which can then both hold up to 50 delegates. There is a large open space directly outside for registration and our Chillis lounge with slope views and balcony is available next door for refreshment breaks and lunch. This suite is also used for our dinners and receptions; the room can accommodate 100 for dinner and 200 for receptions. This space opens up onto our Chillis Lounge which is a fabulous modern bar with ice igloos, slope views and a balcony which takes you outside to views above the slope. The Verbier & Vail We have two great modern meeting rooms which can both hold up to 14 delegates boardroom style. Each room is fully equipped with a projector or plasma and complimentary WiFi. The Eiger Our Alpine themed Eiger Suite is a large room which is ideal for conference up to 50 or it can be used a a syndicate space. This room is one of a kind and stays true to its Alpine theme with an open fire, windows overlooking our snowy slope and hand crafted motifs on the walls. It is great if you want a room with character.

Flight Club Manchester

• Sporting
• ·Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

‘Social Darts’ is an experience which brings you and your friends together for unexpected, ridiculous, joy. We’ve reinvented darts for the twenty first century, developing a range of fast and exciting multi-player games, built to bring people together and designed to keep you unexpectedly hooked, insatiably entertained and full of joy. Whether you’re an expert darts sniper or a total beginner, everyone has a chance to win when they step up to one of our multiple throw lines. We pride ourselves on making your experience effortlessly develop around you. From bespoke cocktails to delicious sharing boards and ridiculously tasty pizzas, our Flight Club Family will always be on hand to keep the fun (and the drinks) flowing.

Cheshire Lounge

• Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

Our function room is available 365 days a year for both day and evening events. The function room has it's own bar and facilities. we can cater for parties of all sizes and host corporate events. We also have extensive outdoor facilities including a bar, barbeque and marquees to suit larger parties. Corporate Events Business Meetings Product Launches Company Conferences Marquees Outdoor Bar & Barbeque Wedding and Party Facilities Lunchtime Light Bites

Forum Centre

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

The Forum Centre is located within close proximity from Manchester City Centre and Manchester International Airport. Its prime location makes it the idea venue for any conference or corporate event. The Forum Hall is a modern, purpose built entertainment venue located in the Forum Centre. The adaptability of the Forum Hall makes it the ideal venue for all types of events . With a floor space of 570 square metres and a semi sprung wooden dance floor and stage it allows for all kinds of creativity from Dinner Dances, Boxing and other Sporting Events to Conferences, Exhibitions, Dancing and Concerts. Smaller meeting rooms are also available, room specifications can be adapted to meet your individual requirements. Our dedicated events team offer a welcoming and professional approach, our total flexibitily means we can offer an exceptional service and first class hospitality to meet your individual requirements, whatever the occasion.

39 Steps Styal

• Unusual
• ·55 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

Hidden away in a backstreet at the heart of Manchester, is a basement restaurant which has been one of the cities best kept secrets since 1982. The '39 Steps' has become a culinary institution where many a legal case has been discussed, properties exchanged and friendships forged. Professionals, entrepreneurs and famous faces have mixed discreetly here for years. Fresh faces Sonia & Eugene (daughter/ manager and son-in law, head chef) and their team, have continued to build upon John's original success with fresh flavours from South African head chef Eugene (e.g Venison flavoured with Juniper) and a fresh restaurant refurbishment. The earthy yellow bistro feel has been replaced by a simple cream, brown and raspberry stylish interior guided by John's sister, interior designer Marie Mellor. However regulars will be reassured that they have retained their friendly atmosphere, characteristic blackboard and classics such as Tasmanian Fishcakes, Steak Diane & Sticky Toffee Pudding.

The Botanist Didsbury

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·2 meeting rooms

Odeon Trafford Centre

• Unusual
• ·415 attendees
• ·20 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

The Christie Education Centre was opened formally on 9th October 2001 by Professor Sir Martin Harris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester. The centre is a highly regarded venue for national and international study days and conferences. Offering a high standard of service and state-of-the-art facilities, the education centre represents the perfect modern learning environment, facilitating over 2,500 meetings a year.

Daytona Racing Manchester

• Sporting
• ·Unusual
• ·300 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Daytona Manchester can offer you a range of packages for all your conference needs. Two very comfortable rooms are available to suit different group sizes. Every organiser has different requirements, and the flexibility of our facilities means that we can accommodate most needs. Room Features: Natural daylight and blackout facility, Wireless Internet connectivity, telephone connection points, flip chart. Room 1 has a large screen TV with video recorder. Additional breakout areas are also available. Full use of our café facilities throughout the duration of your stay will be yours as well as our fully licensed bar, providing you are not racing of course! Daytona Manchester has played host to a number of special events over the years, not necessarily including karting. As the venue is situated in a prime location near Manchester City Centre we have been an ideal choice for companies to use us for product launches, promotional events - even as an exhibition hall

Seashell Trust

• Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

Seashell, a learning disability charity Seashell Trust is a national learning disability charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional communication needs across the UK. We provide specialist education at our Outstanding school and special needs college, together with residential and respite care for children and young adults, supported by our health, well-being, and therapy services, community facilities, and services that we offer beyond our Cheadle Hulme site. We are proud that Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron until 2022.

The Botanist Knutsford

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

It started with a seed, an idea to create a secret garden of food and drink. A place where antiquities and trinkets hang from the walls, and resident Botanists craft unusual concoctions. Some arrive for the live music, some for the conversation; but here at The Botanist, all can enjoy a wondrous occasion. Explore a secret garden of food and drink, where our Botanists have foraged high and low to bring a host of exceptional food and drinks delights… sublime social times are guaranteed!

The Botanist MediaCity Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Botanist Media City is based in the TV HUB of Media City UK, with great views of the surrounding Quays, in a prime location situated below the ITV and BBC studios. Our beautiful restaurant and bar boasts a very warm and welcoming atmosphere surrounding yourself with great natural light. With 2 private dining rooms amongst our beautiful restaurant, we provide the perfect setting for any occasion. Our team work extremely hard to provide unrivalled customer experiences, boasting an extensive cocktail and drinks menu, along with a wide variety of hearty pub food, including Our Famous Hanging Kebabs™. We are located within close proximity to The Lowry Theatre, BBC and ITV studios and short distance away from Old Trafford Football Ground, the perfect location for a pre or post show/football dinner.

Larkspur Lodge

• Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

WE ARE AN EVENTS VENUE SITUATED JUST 1 MILE FROM THE CENTER OF KNUTSFORD IN A STUNNING RURAL SETTING. THE BUILD HAD BAGS OF CHARACTER AND IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR STANDARD ‘CONFERENCE ROOM’. EACH ROOM HAS A DIFFERENT FEEL WITH DIFFERENT BITS OF CHARACTER.

The Botanist Alderley Edge

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

It started with a seed, an idea to create a secret garden of food and drink. A place where antiquities and trinkets hang from the walls, and resident Botanists craft unusual concoctions. Some arrive for the live music, some for the conversation; but here at The Botanist, all can enjoy a wondrous occasion. Explore a secret garden of food and drink, where our Botanists have foraged high and low to bring a host of exceptional food and drinks delights… sublime social times are guaranteed! Explore The Rose Rooms, a late-night retreat for inquisitive plant lovers. The Rose Rooms are also perfect for corporate events, private parties and relaxing with friends at the bar as our experts muddle floral delights.

AMC Great Northern 16 Manchester

• Unusual
• ·470 attendees
• ·16 meeting rooms

Are you looking for a unique place to host your next conference? Look no further, host it at an AMC Cinemas where business and fun meet. Located in central Manchester, you can have that professional meeting, with extras only a cinema can provide — comfortable, tiered seating. No one will miss your power point presentation on the wall-to-wall screen, and think out of the box by providing popcorn and candy as snack foods. Make your conference fun by hosting a movie afterwards. • Convenience • Cost-competitive • Cinema lobby licensed for alcohol consumption • Able to support multimedia presentations • Flexible capacities • Catering Available • AMC superior customer service • Wheelchair Spaces

Odeon Manchester Great Northern

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·16 meeting rooms

ODEON Manchester Great Northern is a 16 screen multiplex cinema , inside historic The Great Northern development. The cinema screens and retail counters are situated on the second floor of the development; this is accessed via the Plaza floor in The Great Northern. You will find our box office on the plaza floor on the centre of the development.

Revolution Manchester Deansgate Locks

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

Revolution Deansgate Locks is set back in Manchester's distinctive railway arches in the City centre, directly below Deansgate train station - The ideal location for any corporate or social event. The stylish venue offers a standing capacity of 1100, boasting 6 bars and private space for events of all sizes! Exclusive venue hire is available for large events and the team can work with you to plan every detail and bring your ideas into reality. Whether you’re planning a company celebration, a product launch, training day, road show, lunch, dinner, team building event, summer party, Christmas party, awards evening or corporate event; we can tailor the perfect package to suit. With a range of menus available from dining to fork buffets and canapes to bowl food, you make the decisions and the team will plan, deliver and execute to perfection! Wow your guests with a unique venue, delicious food, delectable drinks and incredible entertainment – Topped off with exceptional service!

Central Library Manchester

• Unusual
• ·6 meeting rooms

The magnificently refurbished Central Library is ‘not only the city’s study, but also the city’s living room’. Alongside an unrivalled hub of information and education, it’s also a new place to meet and socialise, a place to engage with cultural output, a place that invites you to think and contribute, to be entertained and provoked. For the city’s events organisers, festival bookers, arts promoters and those who make the cultural calendar buzz, it boasts a number of rooms and spaces under one roof.

Whitworth Locke

• Conference centre
• ·Hotel
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·160 bedrooms
• ·4 meeting rooms

With its stunning communal spaces and spacious, one-of-a-kind apartments, Whitworth Locke is more than just a place to stay – it’s a space to live. Opposite the much-loved Canal Street and around an 8-minute walk from Piccadilly Station, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-located Manchester hotel. What’s more, when you stay at Whitworth Locke, you get all the best bits of a boutique hotel with the space and facilities of a serviced apartment. So you can experience the city, rather than just observe. And live, instead of stay. Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently. Whitworth Locke's 160 apartments range from 25sqm to an impressive 80sqm – far more space than you’d get in any boutique hotel room. They’ve been designed to feel a lot bigger, too - giving you all the space you need to stay the way you live. Each apartment is slightly different, with the cotton factory’s original features and large windows creating a contemporary, warehouse-style feel. The sleek, black kitchens are fully equipped with designer cooking gear and all the appliances you need. And – in true Locke style – each apartment has its own comfy green sofa for lounging and Netflix-ing on. Our co-working space has over 80 different spots to choose from, with plenty of plug points, as well as superfast, free Wi-Fi so you can either work together, work alone, or work in peace. So whether you have a presentation to finesse, a brainstorm to run or a one-on-one interview to conduct, you can just pick up a coffee, take a seat and get to work. The Storehouse is the ideal event space in Manchester with a difference. With natural daylight, screen, projector and PA included, built in dry hire bar, the event space showcases the natural beauty of the 19th century cotton factory while keeping all modern requirements. With space to accommodate up to 100 depending on your layout, it will leave a lasting memory for the guests of your next event. The Green room is located directly next door to the Storehouse and comes with fully privacy. Containing an LCD TV for presentation facilities and with a boardroom layout, it is the ideal breakout area. The Yellow room is the ideal semi private boardroom located at the back of our co-working space. Containing an LCD TV for presentation facilities an a curtain for privacy, it can also include the sofa area next to it to use a relaxed breakout area.