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The Whitworth

Arts venue · Manchester

Spaces and services at The Whitworth

The Whitworth Art Gallery is a University of Manchester venue with contemporary and historic event spaces available for hire throughout the year. Spaces include the Grand Hall, a ground floor boardroom, Gallery 3 and the Whitworth Cafe, which has park views. WiFi is available throughout.

On offer
Meeting rooms, event space, a conference hall, exhibition space and catering.
Holds
Grand Hall up to 214 theatre style or 120 cabaret style; boardroom up to 12; Gallery 3 up to 200 for evening receptions or 100 for private dining; Whitworth Cafe up to 90 for dinners

Book or ask about it Its page about hiring rooms

Its website: conference.manchester.ac.uk

From its own website, read on 18 Oct 2026. Check prices and when it is free with The Whitworth itself.

Where to find The Whitworth

Address: The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M15 6ER

Area: Manchester, Greater Manchester

The dot marks The Whitworth.

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Business events at and near The Whitworth

In-person events in the next 30 days within about five miles of The Whitworth.

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Funding and support for businesses in Manchester

292 schemes are open to businesses in Manchester today; 10 of them are only for Manchester or Greater Manchester.

Open all yearSupport programme

Business Continuity Forum - Manchester

Manchester City Council

Increases awareness of business continuity management in Manchester's business and voluntary sector.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
OpenSupport programme

International Scale Up Programme

Enhanced Trade Partnership in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub, Enhanced Trade Partnership

A programme for fast-growing Greater Manchester businesses preparing to expand internationally, with workshops, a 1-2-1 International Trade Adviser and an export grant of up to £2,500. It is run by the Enhanced Trade Partnership and brings together GM Business Growth Hub, Department for Business and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 22 November 2026 (21 days)
Area
Greater ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

ASCEND Scale Up Programme

GM Business Growth Hub

A 12-month support programme for founder-led businesses in Greater Manchester with annual turnover of £1m or above, offering workshops, mentoring, networking and access to investment opportunities.

Amount
fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Greater ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

All 10 only for Manchester or Greater Manchester, and everything else open in Manchester, on its pageWho to talk to about business support in Manchester

Other places to work and meet in Manchester

Coworking spaces, incubators and workspaces a business can use, and venues to hire for a meeting, training day or event, each from its own website. The nearest to The Whitworth first.

Workspaces (6)

  • Renold Innovation Hub

    Workspace · Manchester

    Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms, event space, a conference hall, exhibition space, training rooms and catering

  • Campfield

    Coworking space · Manchester

    Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms and event space

  • Generator Royal Mills

    Coworking space · Manchester · Pay as you go £3 an hour; half day (4 hours) £7; full day (8 hours) £12. Monthly memberships on enquiry.

    Hot desks, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, event space, studios, outdoor space and catering

  • Manchester Craft and Design Centre

    Studios and workshops · Manchester · Studio 24 is £619/month including service charge and broadband.

    Studios

  • Generator St Peter's Square

    Coworking space · Manchester · Pay as you go £3 an hour; half day (4 hours) £7; full day (8 hours) £12.

    Hot desks, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, studios and event space

  • The Sharp Project

    Workspace · Manchester

    Private offices, meeting rooms, event space, a theatre or auditorium, a conference hall and catering

Event venues to hire (29)

  • Core Technology Facility

    University venue · Manchester · Eight meeting rooms from 8 boardroom to 120 theatre style

    Meeting rooms, training rooms and a conference hall

  • Manchester Museum

    University venue · Manchester

    Meeting rooms, training rooms, a conference hall, a theatre or auditorium and event space

  • Oddfellows Hall

    University venue · Manchester · 15 meeting rooms from 6 boardroom to 50 classroom; informal catering spaces for 20 to 50

    Meeting rooms, training rooms, a conference hall and catering

  • University Place

    University venue · Manchester · A total of 27 meeting rooms ranging in size from 18 u-shape to 600 theatre style

    Meeting rooms, a conference hall and a theatre or auditorium

  • Whitworth Building

    University venue · Manchester · Seating up to 300 for formal dining or 600 for presentations in the Whitworth Hall

    Meeting rooms, a conference hall, catering and exhibition space

  • Victoria Baths

    Heritage venue · Manchester · up to 1,000 guests for larger scale events

    Event space, a conference hall and catering

  • Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

    University venue · Manchester · Conferences for up to 250 or streaming for up to 750; up to 350 attendees across flexible spaces

    A conference hall, a theatre or auditorium, exhibition space, meeting rooms, training rooms, event space and catering

  • King's House Conference Centre

    Conference centre · Manchester · Up to 600 theatre style in the Auditorium; up to 283 theatre style in the First Floor Hall

    Meeting rooms, training rooms, a theatre or auditorium and catering

All 29 in Manchester

Places to work and meet across Manchester

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