Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Whole Venue
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About Whole Venue
60 Banquet
100 Theatre
100 Standing / Reception
30 Cabaret
When you book the Whole Venue at Chetham's Library, you're claiming all 600 years of this extraordinary building for your celebration. Our medieval halls and historic reading rooms become entirely yours, from the moment your first guest arrives until the last one leaves. The Baronial Hall serves as your main event space, where original timber beams soar overhead and our ancient inglenook fireplace anchors the room. We can arrange seating for 100 guests theatre-style, or create an intimate dining experience for 60 with round tables beneath the medieval roof. For cocktail receptions, the hall comfortably holds 100 guests who inevitably find themselves gazing upward at the centuries-old architecture. Corporate clients particularly appreciate the acoustics here, where presentations carry beautifully without overwhelming the space. Through stone archways, your guests discover our historic library rooms, where timber ceilings curve over walls lined with leather-bound volumes. These spaces work brilliantly for welcome drinks or quieter conversations during your event. Film crews regularly request these rooms, drawn by the authentic medieval atmosphere and the knowledge that Marx and Engels once debated at these very reading desks. Our stone cloisters and secluded courtyards offer additional dimensions to your event. Natural light streams through leaded windows while guests wander these peaceful spaces, perhaps with champagne in hand, discovering hidden corners and medieval passageways. The Association Room provides another option for smaller group activities or as a preparation space for wedding parties. Just minutes from Victoria Station in Manchester's Medieval Quarter, we're surrounded by hotels and restaurants that make logistics simple for your guests. Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment blend discretely into our historic spaces, ensuring modern needs meet ancient walls. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration, exclusive venue hire means every historic corner becomes part of your story.
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Prices
Flat rate | from £2,240
Mon – Sat11:00 - 16:00from £2,240 hire fee
SunClosed
Amenities
Ticketing event possible
Speakers
Free parking on premise
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Flipchart
Projector/TV/Screen
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Manchester Victoria · 2 minutes
Salford Central · 10 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday:11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday:Closed
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