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Manchester Conference Venues

Manchester is known as the capital of the north and was the world's first industrial city. Manchester is a regional and national centre of excellence for the service sector, and has had a rapid growth in corporate services. The strength of the innovative process in Manchester has lead to the development of specialisms, in areas such as biotechnology, software development, ICT, electronics, environmental technologies, chemicals and textiles. Manchester has a thriving manufacturing base, and is also on its way to becoming one of the most important cities in England for research and development.

Conference Centres

The G-Mex and MICC is ideal for large exhibitions and events, and has a dedicated reception foyer, cloakroom, restaurant, two licensed bars and seven organiser's offices. The Theatre has seating for 804 delegates and also has the following facilities:

Full production lighting system with moving light controller
Full production sound system
Acoustically designed
Surround-sound system
Induction loop for hearing support
High-brightness, large-screen graphics projection
Graphics, DVD and video playback
Multimedia recording and broadcast facilities
Interpretation booths and multi-channel audio system for language translation
Proscenium arched stage area of 240mē
Direct vehicle access to stage
Stage fly-bar system, furniture, blackout drapes
Multi-zone paging and audio / video show relay
Audio-visual technicians


The Manchester Conference Centre is situated in the city centre and is equipped throughout with the most advanced facilities for events and conferences, from a high-quality training environment for a small group, a venue for an important international event, boasting 117 3-star hotel rooms.

Other Conference Venues in Manchester

Transportation

Map of Manchester City Centre
Manchester Airport was voted European Airport of the Year in 2001 and is served by over 95 ailrines. Over 19 million passengers a year fly to more than 170 different destinations. Manchester Airport is easily accessible by rail, coach and bus, as well as providing short and long stay airport parking facilities.
Airport Transfers
Manchester has two main railway stations, Piccadilly railway station and Victoria railway station. Other smaller but central railway stations include Oxford Road, Deansgate and Salford Central.
Manchester Taxi Service
More Taxi Firms in Manchester
Car Hire
National Express Coach
Diplomat Travel offers executive road passenger transport, from executive cars to 51 seat executive coaches.
Other Coach Hire Firms in Manchester

Useful Information and Services

Manchester County Council
Manchester Businesses and Organisations
The Malmaison Brasserie offers contemporary French Cuisine served in a sleek and stylish atmosphere.
Yand Sing is a Cantonese Restaurant, "The food at the Yang Sing in Manchester is brilliant, faultless, divine." Sunday Telegraph Magazine.
Samsi - Japanese Cuisine
Francs Event Catering

UK Conference Venues:
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Colchester
Portsmouth
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Venues for Meetings:
How to Choose a Meeting Venue
Special Considerations for Venues
Meeting Room Checklist
Finding a Meeting Venue
UK Conference Services


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