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Victoria Warehouse, The Cotton Sheds

Location pin

Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 1AB - 

  • Users

    Up to
    2000 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Victoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester.

Our heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than a hundred years. Now, we’re channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship.

The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired Britain’s greatest brands. Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg’s and Manchester United have all chosen us to deliver an eclectic mix of sports and music shows, parties, gala dinners, conferences and meetings. And the verdict was unanimous: we are the venue for enthralling events.

But it’s not just a venue. Victoria Warehouse is supported by a team that know two events are never the same. They work hand in hand with our clients to adapt the space for large and small-scale events alike. Victoria Warehouse can be anything you want it to be. The limit is your imagination.

Draped head to toe in industrialist aesthetic, the Cotton Sheds regularly host enthralling shows and conferences with as many as eight separate areas and room for up to 5,000 people.
Built in 1925 as a cotton warehouse, The Cotton Sheds cover an incredible 4,533sqm, making them our largest and most dramatic event space. Each ‘Shed’ varies in size and layout, labelled alphabetically with areas that include a bar/reception and a VIP Mezzanine.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 2000

Dining

Dining

up to 800

Theatre

Theatre

up to 1000

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 560

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Telephone

Telephone

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Each contract is created bespoke for each event.

Location

Reviews

  • Chris Currie Photography

    February 2024

    Chris Currie Photography definitely recommends Victoria Warehouse as a wedding venue. Victoria Warehouse offers a unique and memorable setting, blending industrial heritage with modern luxury. This helps to create a unique setting and backdrop to one of the best days of your lives. The staff are lovely and so welcoming. My job as a photographer was made so much easier by how well I was treated. Totally recommend the venue!

  • Pawel

    March 2024

    I love the place and gig. Had good fun

  • Prue

    February 2024

    It always feels terribly laid out, but it's better now there's no bars on the dancefloor. Always a squeeze, always a bit too warm, and the drinks are mad expensive. They always make the entry super long walk through a muddy carpark even when there's no queues too? Aware it's a gig venue so there's always gonna be jostling and marked up bevs, but its my least favourite venue in the city. Toilets are decent, bar staff are super nice and attentive.