IWM North, Exclusive Hire
Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1TZ -
Up to
700 standingOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
Centrally located in Manchester and boasting a variety of unparalleled event spaces, the Imperial War Museum is available to hire for daytime and evening. The venue is perfect for events such as, executive meetings, conferences, and product launches to birthday parties, award ceremonies, Christmas parties, summer parties and wedding receptions.
IWM North’s extraordinary spaces offer exceptional possibilities for entertaining and our award-winning approach to event-creation has positioned the museum as one of the leading venues in the city-region.
Unique to IWM North is the Big Picture Show, an immersive cinematic experience that presents film, imagery and sound from our collections. Working with our technical team you can create your own big picture show. These bespoke digital wallpapers are digitally mastered and developed around any theme you choose and provide a spectacular backdrop to any event.
Income generated from venue hire helps us deliver our learning programmes, displays and exhibitions.
The venue has recently won two National Venue Awards including Most Historic Venue and Most Unusual/Unique Venue.
As one of the region's leading event venues, the entire Imperial War Museum is available to hire for spectacular private dining experiences. It offers a variety of exceptional spaces and its experienced events team can provide a seemingly limitless supply of innovative buffets, canapés, BBQs, party platters and sit-down meals to satisfy the most discerning of tastes.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 700
Theatre
up to 520
Boardroom
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 70
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Tea
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Subject to venue Terms & Conditions only.
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Reviews
Farizah Roslan
I prefer this one compared to the one in London. We really had fun. The exhibition was in a timeline so we were fully indulged in the reading. Totally recommend 🥰❤️
Dhibin TS
Visiting this site was like receiving a complimentary pass to a journey through history. Booking tickets in advance on their website ensured a hassle-free entry. The area was impeccably maintained, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of war heroes through their letters and artifacts. From old uniforms to tanks and rifles, every exhibit seemed to tell a story of bravery and sacrifice. As you descend to the lower floor, you're greeted by a convenient cafeteria and clean restroom facilities, making it a well-rounded experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, this place offers an enlightening and respectful tribute to our military past.
Teck Boon
Free to enter but a donation will help them out a lot. Decent amount of exhibits and easy to spend 2-3 hours if you want to see all the exhibits in detail. There’s a cafe and gift shop in the building. It’s a 20min tram ride from the city center and just a bit of a walk after that.
Jessica Davis
A lovely modern venue with some truly great displays. Cafe and souvenirs available on site too! Highly recommend the Churchill whisky! 🥃
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