Best Workshop Venues in Manchester

Why should I use VenueScanner?

A key reason is the range of choice on our website. Sure, there are plenty of platforms focused on workshop venue hire in Manchester, but few can get close to the number of cool venues that we work with. Search for workshop venues in Manchester on VenueScanner and you’ll get close to 300 different spaces that you can compare as you find the venue that’s right for you.

We’re not just about the numbers, though. Once you’ve found a space that you like, you’ll find all the details you could possibly want to do with private hire on each venue’s listing page. From pricing to capacity, amenities to images, all of the good stuff is here to help you make an informed decision for your event. Our listing pages tell you how long the venue takes to respond to enquiries and what percentage of customers would book this space again.

We’ve also got a concierge service that we’re extremely proud of. Let’s say, for example, that you’re a PA booking a number of different training days / workshop events in Manchester throughout the year. This free service was built with you in mind, ready to take the hassle of venue-finding off your to-do list, achieving the best possible rates and staying 100 per cent transparent throughout. We’re super fast as well, so the service is useful if you’re working to a tight deadline. Want more details? You’ve got it.

How to plan a workshop event in Manchester

As with any corporate event, it’s always handy to plan well in advance. Naturally, plenty of organisers and private party planners are searching for the best workshop hire Manchester has to offer, and venue’s diaries can fill up fast. Liaise with management / team leaders to find a date that suits all parties before you get started.

Figure out your budget for the event and decide whether you want catering included or if you only need dry hire (where you hire the venue space and the venue space only). Bear in mind that some venues will operate on a minimum spend basis, while others will charge a hire fee. Don’t forget to budget for the workshop activity and the venue hire itself.

When searching for workshop venue hire in Manchester, you’ll need to consider the facilities on offer from each space. A creative workshop might need more room per participant, breakout spaces and a communal area where the workshop host can address everybody. Some workshop organisers will also need access to audiovisual facilities, too.

As with any team get-together, you’ll need to consider the location and transport links. Here on VenueScanner you can search for workshop venue hire in specific areas of Manchester, including the city centre, Deansgate and the Northern Quarter.

Once you’re clear on budget, facilities, location and timings, be sure to use VenueScanner to compare potential venues on your shortlist. Here you’ll find a library of photos, layout details, facilities and, in some cases, a 3D tour. Once you’ve contacted a potential venue, most will invite you for a site visit, which is also recommended to get a first-hand feel for the place.

And if you need any pointers on how to book workshop venues in Manchester? Just give our friendly team a nudge on hello@venuescanner.com.

How does your concierge service work?

VenueScanner concierge is a bespoke service for event organisers which is free for them to use. It works like this…

A PA or office manager contacts us planning a corporate event: in this case a workshop in Manchester. Our team will ask for a few details on number of attendees, budget, date of the event and location preferences, before they get to work. Using their extensive knowledge of the best workshop venues for hire in Manchester, they’ll start sourcing a space for your event, keeping all communications with the venue(s) 100 per cent transparent.

We’ll negotiate the best rates, recommend trusted event suppliers and curate all of the information in one easy-to-follow document. There is no charge to the event organiser for this service, and it’s especially suited to PAs who have to juggle their busy schedule with the task of arranging multiple corporate events each year. You can give it a try here.

How do I get started?

To begin searching for workshop venue hire in Manchester, just click here. On this page you’ll be able to apply some filters to start honing in on a handful of venues that might be especially suited to your group. Alternatively you could check out our blog for more venue-finding hints and tips, or send your questions to us here: hello@venuescanner.com.