Venue Hire

Looking for a place to host your next meeting, training event or celebration? Get in touch by completing the booking enquiry form below!

To arrange a viewing please email hello@422manchester.org, or check out our Virtual Tour here:

 

 

Venue Hire at 422

  • 422 hosts all manner of events* including birthday parties, wedding receptions, training days, art classes, wellbeing workshops and more!

  • All revenue generated from room hire is poured back into maintaining this historic Victorian building and ensuring the continuation of our community projects. When you hire a room at 422, you’re investing in the local community of Ardwick & Longsight and your support of 422 is much appreciated!

  • There is step-free access across the site, with a lift available to all floors.

  • Our normal operating hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 5pm, however for private bookings we can open 7 days a week, 08:30am to 10:30pm. We are unable to accept bookings beyond 10:30pm to protect the peace and quiet of our surrounding neighbours.

  • There is a small car park available at the rear of the building, accessed via Hayley Street, and ample on-street parking on surrounding residential roads.

  • For larger events, we can provide unlimited tea and coffee priced at £2.20 per person, let us know in your booking form if you’d like to discuss this option

  • All rates quoted include VAT. Concession rates apply to charities, CICs and established community associations.

 

*Please note we cannot host religious events, services or ceremonies here at 422 Community Hub Find out more about the rooms we have available here:

 

Main Hall

The Main Hall at 422 is our largest room and boasts a capacity of 230 (theatre style), and 160 (cabaret style). When hiring the hall, you will have use of 160 chairs, 10 x 5ft round tables, 10 x 4ft rectangular GoPak tables, a hot water urn, and use of the impressive mounted projector (HDMI) and PA speaker system (Bluetooth). There is an accessible toilet adjacent to the hall with baby changing facilities. Please note there is no kitchen access included with the hire of the hall.

Rate: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 – £50 per hour (concession £40)

Evenings & Weekends – £65 per hour (concession £55)

Cafe

The 422 Cafe is open to the public Mon-Thurs 9am to 3pm, but can be hire outside of these times for smaller celebrations, workshops, supper clubs and more. With a maximum capacity of 40 and seating for around 30 depending on configuration, this is our second largest space and hire includes use of all tables and chairs, mounted projector with screen (HDMI) and Bluetooth speaker system. Please note that use of the kitchen can only be permitted for established food providers/businesses with relevant insurances and food safety hygiene certification.

Rate: Monday-Thursday 15:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00 – £40 per hour (concession £30)

Evenings & Weekends – £55 per hour (concession £45)

*Kitchen hire is subject to further conditions and charges, use the booking form below to discuss this option with us

G3

G3 is a lovely bright meeting room/workshop space on the ground floor and has hosted art classes, sewing groups, strategy meetings, language classes and more! This room has a maximum capacity of 18 and included in the hire is a Bluetooth speaker, mounted projector (HDMI), and all tables & chairs.

Rate: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 – £25 per hour (concession £20)

Evenings & Weekends – £40 per hour (concession £35)

F1

F1 is a newly available meeting room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 8. A small, portable projector is available for use in this space if required.

Rate: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 – £20 per hour (concession £16)

Evenings & Weekends – N/A

Small Meeting Room

We have a number of smaller meeting rooms on the basement floor for groups of 2-8 people. A small, portable projector is available for use in these rooms if required. Step-free access is available throughout the building.

Rate: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 – £20 per hour (concession £16)

Evenings & Weekends – N/A

422 Booking Enquiry Form
Please provide as much information as possible when submitting your request, and the team will be in touch with you to confirm pricing and availability. By submitting this form, you are providing your consent to be contacted to discuss your booking request.
Name
Include company/charity number if applicable, N/A if not
Room Required
See room details above for facilities and capacities
Please include any and all dates you are considering so we can provide you with alternatives should the room you require not be available on your preferred date
You must include all set-up and set-down time in your request. For example, if your event time is 1pm to 6pm, but you require 1 hour to set-up and 1 hour to set-down, your booking time will be 12pm to 7pm
Event Type
Please note we are unable to host religious events, services or ceremonies
This helps us to ensure the booking will not exceed capacity limits
Please confirm your understanding that submission of this form is not confirmation of a booking. Bookings are confirmed at the completion and signing of a hire agreement.