Planning an Event in Manchester
Great Minds Meet in Manchester
Manchester at a glance
Average hotel room cost
GBP 133
Average meal cost
GBP 74
Largest hotel
338 rooms
Total hotels
143
Total rooms
10,997
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
23,000 sq. m
Largest convention room
10,000 sq. m
Highlights of Manchester
1. Connectivity
Largest UK airport outside of London
200+ non-stop flight routes to Manchester Airport
70+ airlines
20mins by train from the airport to the city centre
2 Hours from London by train - 60 trains a day
At the heart of the UK transport network - M60 links city to motorways North, West, East, South
2. Affordable Accommodation
10,997 bedrooms within a 15minute walk of the convention centre
14,593 bedrooms within 1 mile of the convention centre
25,764 bedrooms in Greater Manchester
3. Vibrant Destination
2.8m Population
100,000 Students
2,000 Foreign owned companies
500+ Bars and restaurants
200+ Languages spoken
90+ Museums and galleries (most free)
30+ Cuisines on offer
22 Universities within 1 hour
4 National Parks within easy reach
4. Supportive City
Extensive knowledge of Manchester and relationships with the best hotels, conference venues, restaurants, bars and service providers, enables us to assist you. Here we have set out some of the support available:
- The Bid Process
- Boosting Attendance
- Planning & Logistics
- Welcoming Delegate
1. Connectivity
Largest UK airport outside of London
200+ non-stop flight routes to Manchester Airport
70+ airlines
20mins by train from the airport to the city centre
2 Hours from London by train - 60 trains a day
At the heart of the UK transport network - M60 links city to motorways North, West, East, South
2. Affordable Accommodation
10,997 bedrooms within a 15minute walk of the convention centre
14,593 bedrooms within 1 mile of the convention centre
25,764 bedrooms in Greater Manchester
3. Vibrant Destination
2.8m Population
100,000 Students
2,000 Foreign owned companies
500+ Bars and restaurants
200+ Languages spoken
90+ Museums and galleries (most free)
30+ Cuisines on offer
22 Universities within 1 hour
4 National Parks within easy reach
Convention Centers
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature
for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art
facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standard...
for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art
facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standard...
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
107639 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities; its vaulted arches and station clock have made it an iconic city feature
for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art
facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standards,
delivering some of the world’s leading events.
...
for more than 130 years. With the capacity to handle intimate corporate functions and large-scale conferences or exhibitions, its historic architecture and state-of-the-art
facilities provide the perfect venue for some of the world’s leading events. Their experienced team of professionals lead the industry with outstanding service standards,
delivering some of the world’s leading events.
...
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
107639 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.