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The Monastery Manchester, Great Nave

Location pin

89, Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF - 

  • Users

    Up to
    650 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

The Monastery Manchester is a magnificent building designed by Augustus Pugin, and was once listed in the world’s 100 most endangered sites.

Following an extensive restoration scheme, the hidden treasure is now a beautiful and stunning location for a range of corporate, social and cultural occasions. This unique Grade II* listed venue is the perfect setting for any special event. With impressively versatile internal spaces, The Monastery's in-house team can help create an experience which guests will never forget.\

Located only minutes away from Manchester city centre, The Monastery is easily reached with good transport links.

The Monastery Manchester is managed by the same charitable trust that saved it from dereliction 23 years ago. All profits from events go back into the community outreach projects and restoration work on the Grade II* listed building.

The Great Nave is the main event space at the Monastery Manchester. The large, open room features stunning architecture and beautiful partially-restored original features, providing an impressive backdrop for corporate events, conferences, gala dinners and team buildings events.

Capacity & layout

Theatre

Theatre

up to 650

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 150

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 320

Classroom

Classroom

up to 105

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    16:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    16:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    16:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    16:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    16:00 - 24:00

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Amenities

Tea

Tea

Stage

Stage

Flipchart

Flipchart

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Disabled access

Disabled access

Lectern

Lectern

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

Our event planners are happy to help you arrange any audio-visual equipment you may require.

Space rules

Cancellation policy

From 12 to 6 months prior to the event 50% of all costs and pre-ordered items From 6 to 3 months prior to the event 75% of all costs and pre-ordered items From 3 months to 4 Weeks prior to the event 90% of all costs and pre-ordered items From 4 Weeks prior to the event 100% of all costs and pre-ordered items or losses

Location

Reviews

  • Manchester Food and Drink Festival

    November 2019

    Thanks once again to you and the Monastery team for making the evening a great success. A special thanks to John and Glen for everything they did on the day too which I know is always a full on day but they were both incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with so please pass on our gratitude.

  • Ann

    November 2019

    Everything was perfect for my get together, all the ladies enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The table settings were lovely and the food was excellent. We even had a sing in the Nave. We couldn’t believe when it was time for us to leave even the sun shone so we could walk in the Healing Garden. Thank you so much for making my day so pleasurable I will not hesitate to recommend the Monastery for a function and I am sure a lot of the ladies will be back. Thanks again Ann

  • David Phelan

    February 2024

    I thought this was a great venue for a very good gig. Nice venue, good sound and lights and nice seats, oh and free parking also.

  • Rick Smith

    February 2024

    Went to see the music of Queen & was captivated by the venue. Big car park right outside proved handy. Decent selection of drinks & posters detailing the history of the building on the picturesque walk to the toilets all added to a wonderful first visit. Will definitely be going back.

  • Sarah Green

    December 2023

    From the moment we stepped foot in The Monastery, we knew it was going to be our wedding venue. We were looking for a place with history, true Northern roots and elegance, whilst still having charm, and The Monastery was the perfect choice. We also loved the fact that The Monastery is independently owned by a charitable trust, with any event proceeds used to maintain The Monastery and support it's community and outreach work. The team at The Monastery were incredible from day one, particulary our Wedding Coordinator, Chloe, to whom absolutely nothing was ever too much trouble, and the Event Manager, Neil, who was on hand for the entire wedding day to make sure everything went perfectly. The Monastery looked spectacular, and our day was a complete dream. I am so grateful to the Monastery for making this happen and giving us the best day of our whole lives.