About Flaxworks
40 Theatre
The Flaxworks acts as our venue's beating heart, where the formal edges of meetings naturally soften into creative collaboration. This ground-floor space welcomes up to 60 guests into what feels more like a community living room than a traditional event area. We've arranged repurposed long tables alongside comfortable sofas and armchairs, creating distinct zones where your attendees can shift between focused discussion and relaxed conversation. Red brick walls frame the room, preserving the mill's 1855 character while large windows pour daylight across the eclectic furnishings. During meeting breaks, we watch groups gravitate towards unexpected features that spark connection, from the upright piano in the corner to the ping pong table that turns coffee breaks into impromptu tournaments. Board games scattered throughout invite smaller conversations, while our "Human Hive" installation becomes a natural conversation starter. The flexible layout adapts beautifully to different needs. We've hosted morning workshops where teams spread across the tables for brainstorming, lunchtime networking sessions where the soft seating areas buzz with conversation, and evening exhibitions where the entire space transforms into an informal gallery. The room works particularly well as a breakout area during larger conferences in our other spaces, offering attendees somewhere to decompress and connect away from formal presentations. Our location in Ancoats means you're well-connected to Manchester's transport network, making arrival straightforward for all attendees. The Flaxworks embodies our commitment to sustainable practices through its recycled furnishings and community-focused design, creating an environment where productive meetings happen naturally within a space that reflects environmental and social values. The informal atmosphere helps break down barriers between participants, fostering the kind of genuine connections that make meetings memorable.
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Prices
Hourly
From £81 /hour
Amenities
Wireless Internet Access
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Location
Holt Town · 3 minutes
Etihad Campus · 12 minutes
Newhey · 5 minutes
Manchester Piccadilly · 15 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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