Frequently Asked Questions

Manchester Town Hall is located in the heart of Manchester city centre, overlooking Albert Square. It is well connected by public transport, with Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road stations both within walking distance.

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There is no dedicated public car park at Manchester Town Hall. A number of public car parks are available in Manchester city centre. We recommend checking your travel arrangements before your visit.

Yes. Guests can be dropped off close to Manchester Town Hall, subject to local traffic restrictions and access arrangements. Please speak to our team if you have specific requirements.

Manchester Town Hall is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming environment for all visitors and event guests. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please let our team know when making your enquiry so we can help you plan your visit and make the appropriate arrangements.

Yes. Please let us know about any access requirements when making your enquiry so that our team can help you plan your visit or event.

Yes. Manchester Town Hall is a Grade I-listed civic building and one of the city’s most significant architectural landmarks. For more information visit the Town Hall website.

Manchester Town Hall is also a public and civic building. For information about visiting, heritage, tours and what’s on, please visit the main Manchester Town Hall website.

Our wedding packages start from £1,850. Each collection has different inclusions and additional guest prices, so explore the packages or speak to our wedding team to find the right option for you.

The registrar fee is not included in our wedding package prices.

Once you’ve chosen your wedding date, your wedding coordinator can place the date on hold for you. You can then contact Manchester Registrars to arrange and book your ceremony. Please note that your date should be placed on hold with your wedding coordinator before contacting the registrars.

For further information or to book your registrar, please contact Manchester Registrars directly at registeroffice@manchester.gov.uk.

Our collections have been designed to make planning your wedding simple, with carefully selected food, drink, hospitality and finishing touches included. Additional options and enhancements may be available so please speak to our wedding team to discuss your plans.

Guest capacity varies depending on the room and package you choose. Our spaces can accommodate everything from more intimate celebrations to larger wedding receptions. Explore our spaces to find out more about individual capacities.

Our wedding packages are available in selected spaces and on selected days, subject to availability. Speak to our wedding team to discuss your preferred date and requirements.

Our wedding packages can include both your ceremony and reception, with the spaces and timings dependent on the package and room selected.

Absolutely. We’d love to show you around Manchester Town Hall and help you discover which spaces and package could work for your celebration. We are expecting to begin show-rounds in Summer 2027.

Manchester Town Hall can host a wide range of events, from conferences, meetings and awards dinners to launches, private celebrations, receptions and corporate hospitality. Our spaces can be configured to suit different event styles and scales.

Capacity varies depending on the space and event format. Our rooms offer flexible configurations for everything from smaller meetings and private gatherings to large receptions and events. Explore our spaces to see individual capacities.

Depending on the space, date and type of event, exclusive hire options may be available. Speak to our events team to discuss your requirements. Please note, unless you hire the venue exclusively there may be other events taking place in the venue at the same time.

Yes, we have our own in-house catering team and our events can include catering and hospitality options ranging from arrival drinks and canapés to working lunches, wedding-style dining, formal dinners and evening food. Should you need to use an external caterer for religious reasons, please speak to our wedding team to discuss alternative options. See here our sample menus.

This will depend on the type of supplier and your event requirements. Speak to our events team about your plans and we’ll advise on what’s possible.

AV provision varies by space and event requirements. Our team can advise on the equipment available and any additional technical support your event may require.

Absolutely. Arrange a show round with our team to explore the spaces, understand the different options and start planning your event. We expect to start hosting show-rounds from Summer 2027.

Yes, we have our own in-house catering team and our events can include catering and hospitality options ranging from arrival drinks and canapés to working lunches, wedding-style dining, formal dinners and evening food. Should you need to use an external caterer for religious reasons, please speak to our wedding team to discuss alternative options. See here our sample menus.

We can accommodate a range of dietary requirements and allergies. Please let our team know about any requirements when planning your event so that suitable options can be discussed with our catering team.

Menu tastings may be available depending on your event or package. Speak to our team about your requirements and they can advise on the options available.

This will depend on the type of supplier and your event requirements. Speak to our events team about your plans and we’ll advise on what’s possible.

AV provision varies by space and event requirements. Our team can advise on the equipment available and any additional technical support your event may require.

Depending on your event and technical requirements, you may be able to work with your preferred production or AV supplier. Please speak to our team before confirming suppliers so we can advise on venue requirements.

Photography is subject to the requirements of your booking and the areas being used. Please speak to our team about photography for your event.

Yes. Manchester Town Hall offers a distinctive setting for filming and photography. Availability and access will depend on the requirements of your production, so please contact our team to discuss your plans.