Manchester Craft and Design Centre

Hire our spaces

We have a range of spaces available for hosting all kinds of events

Space 2

Room with table

Our activity room, Space2 is perfect for meetings, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and projects. Situated on the ground floor, it is the ideal space to stimulate discussion, promote creativity and focus the mind.

Space2 is available for hire, half days (10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm), full days (10am – 5pm).

We can arrange bespoke bookings outside of these hours.

Maximum capacities are as follows:
• Theatre-style seating – maximum 20 people
• Table seating – maximum 12 people
• Creative workshops – 12 people

Manchester Craft & Design Centre is situated in the heart of Manchester’s bustling, creative Northern Quarter. It’s just 5 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Gardens, and easily accessible from all major transport routes, including Victoria and Piccadilly Stations and Shudehill Interchange.

Please email [email protected] for a bespoke hire quote.

Install Pop-up Studio

Pop-Up Studio in use

Our pop-up studio, Install is our studio dedicated to pop-up / studio hire. It is also perfect for small meetings and one to one workshops.

Situated on the ground floor, it is the ideal space to bring your business to the customers of Manchester Craft and Design Centre, and to try out your online business in person.

Install is available for hire:

Half day (10-1pm or 2-5pm) to up to three months (10am – 5.30pm) Monday – Saturday (and the first Sunday of every month).

Manchester Craft & Design Centre is situated in the heart of Manchester’s bustling, creative Northern Quarter. It’s just 5 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Gardens, and easily accessible from all major transport routes, including Victoria and Piccadilly Stations and Shudehill Interchange.

Please email [email protected] to discuss your ideas.

Venue Hire

We are delighted to be able to offer our building for both corporate and private hire, in one of the most unique and iconic buildings in the city. So, whether you are looking to host a private party or business meeting, MCDC has a variety of packages to meet your needs.

We can support you in holding exhibitions, events, concerts or talks. If you have an idea for an event, please do get in touch at [email protected]

Safe Space Charter

We are committed to ensuring our building and our practices are safe for everyone to thrive. Please take a look at our Safe Space Charter for more information.

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Hire our Spaces

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Manchester Craft and Design Centre