Question 1

What’s included in the venue hire price?

Accepted Answer

Full Venue Hire at King Pins Trafford Palazzo means your event takes over the entire King Pins location at Trafford. Everything the venue offers will be at your disposal exclusively: all 15 full-size bowling lanes, the mini golf course, every single arcade game, the duck-pin bowling lanes, American pool tables, tech-darts stations, the karaoke rooms (yes, there are two karaoke rooms there), the bar and dining areas – essentially the whole place. The hire includes unlimited use of all these games and activities for your guests. It also covers all necessary equipment (plenty of bowling shoes and balls in all sizes, darts, cues, putters and golf balls for mini golf, etc.) so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Additionally, the venue’s staff are part of the package – they’ll be running the bars, helping with game setup, and generally facilitating your event across the space. In short, you’re buying out the venue – it becomes a private playground for up to about 475 guests, with all games set to free play and staff ensuring everyone has a fantastic time.

Question 2

Does the venue provide catering, or can I bring my own food and drinks?

Accepted Answer

King Pins Trafford will handle all catering needs during your full venue event. Outside food or drinks aren’t allowed when you’ve hired the venue, but that’s not a limitation – their in-house kitchen is fully capable of serving a large crowd. You can coordinate various food stations or passed hors d’oeuvres, depending on the style of your event. For example, they could set up a pizza station, a burger slider bar, or even more formal canapés if it’s a corporate affair. The bar will, of course, be open exclusively to your guests, offering everything from pints to cocktails. Often, for full venue hires, clients choose a buffet or a set menu to keep things efficient. You might also negotiate a drinks package (like an open bar for a certain period, or drink tokens for guests). The venue is flexible in crafting a catering solution – but in all cases, the food and drink will come from them and be served by their staff, ensuring quality and that licensing rules are followed.

Question 3

Can I decorate or brand the venue for my event?

Accepted Answer

Yes – with exclusive use of King Pins Trafford, you can go all-out with event branding and decorations. You can transform the space: put your branding on the big screens above the bowling lanes, wrap the pillars with your company’s colours, place banners and signage at the entrance and throughout the venue. Since you have the whole venue, you could create zones (for example, one corner might have a photobooth with a branded backdrop, another could have themed decor aligning with your event’s theme). Balloons, uplighting in your brand colors, custom table centerpieces, even branded props for games (like custom-printed targets in the dart area or your logo on the mini-golf flags) – all are possible. The venue team will work with you on logistics, like what time you can get in to set up and any rigging needs. They are used to large corporate takeovers, so they understand the importance of branding; similarly, for big parties or product launches, they encourage making the space your own. Just coordinate on any very large installations (e.g., bringing in arcade machines of your own or constructing a stage) so they can approve placement and safety. In essence, you have free reign to dress the venue to impress your guests, and they’ll support making it happen.

Question 4

Is the venue accessible, and does it have parking or nearby transport links?

Accepted Answer

King Pins Trafford Palazzo is located in the Trafford Palazzo (next to Trafford Centre) and is fully accessible. The venue itself is on ground level (and the complex has lifts for any upper levels if needed). Inside, everything is on one floor, and there are wide corridors and doorways to accommodate wheelchairs. They also have accessible restrooms. If some guests might not participate in games, there are plenty of comfortable seating areas for them to relax and still feel part of the action. As for parking and transport: one of the perks of Trafford is abundant free parking. There are massive car parks around Trafford Centre/Palazzo that are free of charge, and coach parking if you’re bringing attendees by bus. Public transport includes several bus routes from Manchester city centre and surrounding areas that stop at Trafford Centre (a short walk through to Palazzo). Also, a tram extension now reaches the Trafford Centre area (Metrolink’s Trafford Park line) – the stop is a few minutes’ walk away. For anyone coming by taxi or rideshare, drop-off points are right outside the entrance. In summary, accessibility for all and ample parking are strong suits of this venue. Your guests, regardless of mobility or transport mode, will have a hassle-free arrival and entry.

Question 5

What is the venue’s pricing structure – e.g. minimum spend, dry hire, or package options?

Accepted Answer

Full Venue Hire at Trafford is typically a bespoke pricing scenario. It often operates on a flat hire fee for the venue for a certain time window (e.g., an evening from 6pm-midnight) plus a catering package on top. For instance, they might quote something like “£X for exclusive venue hire, with a minimum spend of £Y on food and drink” or offer an all-inclusive per-person rate if that’s preferable. Given the scale (up to 475 guests and a ton of entertainment value), the hire fee will be substantial – likely in the five-figure range for a full evening, as it accounts for lost revenue from closing to the public and all staff costs. The earlier-mentioned wedding brochure snippet suggests a venue hire fee around £25k+VAT for Old Sessions House; while King Pins is a different setting, a full Saturday night private hire could be in that ballpark or more, depending on timing and guest count. However, because King Pins makes a lot from food/drink sales during normal operation, they might structure it so that if your event is going to spend heavily at the bar, the hire fee is comparatively lower. In some cases, they do purely minimum spend – e.g., if you guarantee a minimum bar/food spend of, say, £20k, they might waive a separate rental cost. Every deal is tailored: a weekday buyout might cost less than a prime weekend slot. They will work up a contract that covers all aspects (venue, staffing, catering, any add-ons like DJs or specialty entertainment). In summary, expect a significant but negotiable combined fee, often with a portion allocated to F&B consumption. It’s best approached by discussing your budget and needs with them; they’re usually keen to find a win-win arrangement to host your big event.

King Pins Bowling - Trafford Palazzo Manchester, Full Venue Hire

About Venue

Capacity & Layout

Food & Beverage

Facilities & Amenities

Audio & Visual

Space Rules

Location

Reviews

Other Spaces
At This Venue

FAQ

Popular Searches

Urmston Conference Venues

Urmston Wedding Venues

Urmston Training Rooms

Function Room Hire Urmston