Manchester Central The convention complex at the heart of the city

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1 Manchester Central The convention complex at the heart of the city

2 Manchester Central offers excellent, highly-flexible convention and exhibition facilities with the added benefit of a location that places you right at the centre of one of the UK s most dynamic and vibrant cities. With a top 20 international airport on the doorstep and efficient road and rail transport links, Manchester is easily accessible from all over the world. Once here, the city is compact and easy to navigate with a wealth of hotel, cultural and entertainment options to satisfy the most discerning of delegates. With a wide and flexible range of facilities, Manchester Central can stage everything from large-scale conventions to smaller board meetings and seminars. Recent clients who have moved their events to Manchester Central have reported increases of up to 34% in delegate numbers, testament to the appeal of Manchester as a city and to Manchester Central s exemplary track record in delivering first-class events. To add to the attraction, a recent 30m redevelopment has given a contemporary new look to Manchester Central s iconic Grade-II listed frontage, as well as creating even more space, choice and flexibility for conference and exhibition organisers. Isn t it time you took a look at what Manchester Central has to offer? Welcome... Bienvenue... Willkommen... Benvenuto...

3 Situated in the centre of the UK, with one of the world s best-connected international airports, Manchester offers stylish hotels, cosmopolitan cuisine and a cultural scene that is second to none. Manchester Central s unique city centre location is undoubtedly a big plus factor for your delegates, with all that the city has to offer right on the doorstep. In recent years, Manchester has really come of age. The world s first industrial city has reinvented itself as a buzzing European capital, juxtaposing the best of the old with the best of the new to create an original and modern take on what a city can be. The civic ambition that saw Manchester bid for and deliver one of the best ever Commonwealth Games has created a regenerated city region with an enviable array of modern cultural and sporting facilities. Stunning contemporary architecture spears the skyline, adding a cutting-edge counterpoint to the rich Victorian heritage of the place that saw the splitting of the atom, the construction of the world s first computer and where Mr Rolls met Mr Royce. Modern day Manchester is a now a vital and sophisticated urban capital that confidently influences the world in science, business, fashion, style, music and culture. A visit to Manchester Central Convention Complex is the ideal opportunity to experience everything Manchester has to offer first hand. In 2009, the readers of Conference and Incentive Travel magazine voted Manchester one of world s top three conference destinations. Manchester is thought of as England s second city and is the third most visited city in the UK after London and Edinburgh. Manchester Airport is in the top 20 airports in the world, serving over 200 national and international destinations. The Guardian newspaper was founded in Manchester in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian. The Manchester city region has a population of approximately three million. Manchester saw the beginning of the Women s Suffrage Movement in the 19th century, led by Emmeline Pankhurst. Manchester United is one of the most popular sports clubs in the world with over 50 million supporters around the globe. Manchester has a history of scientific and industrial breakthroughs, from the splitting of the atom by Ernest Rutherford in 1917 to the creation of the world s first computer in The Manchester city region is home to four universities, making it the largest campus city in the UK with the largest student population of any city in Europe. The Midland Hotel in Manchester was where Mr Rolls first met Mr Royce in Manchester is home to the UK s oldest professional symphony orchestra, the Hallé Orchestra, founded by the German immigrant Charles Hallé in An ideal convention city

4 Ideally located in the centre of the UK, the city is served by strong road, rail and air links, making it an easily accessible location for visitors from all over the world. By air Manchester airport is one of the world s top 20 airports, a major international air traffic hub with frequent scheduled flights to the majority of key UK, European and international destinations. It is nine miles (14.5km) outside the city centre, taking approximately 25 minutes by taxi, or alternatively there is a direct half-hourly express rail service to the city centre that takes approximately 20 minutes. By rail Manchester has direct rail connections to all major UK cities, with London just over two hours away by train. The main national rail stations at Victoria and Piccadilly interface with an extensive local transport network of trains, trams and buses to make it easy for delegates to get around. By road Manchester is at the heart of the Northwest s motorway network with easy access from all points in the UK onto the M60, the city s orbital motorway. Manchester Central also has the advantage of a 650 space on-site car park as well as a range of other parking and park & ride options for delegates. Getting around Manchester city centre is compact and easy to get around. A free shuttle bus service takes passengers from the major rail stations to the main points and areas of interest and the city s Metrolink tram system provides easy access to all parts of the city centre. Travel time by train to Manchester from (hours & mins): London 2h 9m Birmingham 1h 30m Newcastle 2h 37m Edinburgh 3h 34m Glasgow 3h 16m Bristol 2h 59m No of flights per day into Manchester from: London 18 Amsterdam 8 Paris 7 Barcelona 1 Frankfurt 6 Stockholm 2 Brussels 6 Copenhagen 3 Zurich 4 An internationally accessible destination Image Manchester Airport

5 Manchester Central has an enviable track record of hosting a wide range of events, from intimate corporate meetings to large-scale, high profile international congresses and exhibitions. From political and association conferences to testimonial dinners, trade shows and corporate meetings, Manchester Central is the venue that can meet all your event requirements in a unique city centre location. The Labour Party Annual Conference 2010 The efficiency and can do attitude of the team was enormously helpful and appreciated and many plaudits were received regarding the development of Manchester Central and how well it had been done. It is certainly a venue to be proud of. Carol Linton Director of Conferences and Events British Council of Shopping Centres Conference and Exhibition 2010 A short note on behalf of myself and all the team here at BCSC to thank you for your part in making yet another BCSC Conference and Exhibition so successful. We operate in many different venues throughout the UK but seldom do we come across such a cohesive operations team that truly delivers down to the smallest detail from start to finish. I d like to thank you particularly and all that are involved in the co-ordination starting with the sales team, on-site support, the full catering team, the security and the traffic team. I hear nothing but first hand positive feedback from my events team and take my word for it, they re a tough lot to satisfy! Michael Green Chief Executive Association of School and College Leaders Annual Conference 2011 The team at Manchester Central worked exceptionally hard with us to ensure that the event ran smoothly, and we were expertly looked after from initial enquiry right through to the break down of the show. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and we were delighted with the way the event ran. We couldn t be happier with the event and I am sure that we will be returning to Manchester Central in the not too distant future. Jenny Jones Annual Conference Co-ordinator Soccerex 2011 Manchester Central continues to provide the perfect home for the Soccerex European Forum. Its high quality and centrally located facilities lend themselves ideally to the quality of networking experience Soccerex events aim to create. The level of service we receive from the staff there makes everything straight forward and simple nothing is too much trouble for them. The new Charter Foyer development allowed to us improve the catering set up for this year s forum and I am sure we will continue to improve the experience for our delegates in the years to come. Marie Paiser Operations Director An enviable track record

6 Focussed around what was once the city s historic Central Railway Station, Manchester Central has been a feature of the Manchester cityscape since 1876 and is now reinvented as a distinctive and flexible convention complex for exhibitions and conferences. The complex is set within the Petersfield area of the city and provides a wealth of additional facilities in the surrounding area, including the best possible choice of accommodation. With over 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a five-minute walk, you can take your pick from traditional character to contemporary style, opulent luxury to friendly value for money. Another 6,500 bedrooms across the wider city centre means there is ample space to meet the requirements of the largest national and international events. Organisers and delegates at Manchester Central can take advantage of Visit Manchester s dedicated accommodation booking service, providing access to pre-negotiated rates through a quick and easy booking process Central Foyer 1,650m 2 of open space with moveable wall system to create breakout spaces. Central Hall 10,000m 2 of column-free space for exhibitions, auditoria or both that can be divided into two spaces, Central 1 and Central 2. Charter Foyer Providing exclusive access to the Charter Suite as well as broader conference and networking spaces. 9 A convention complex right at the heart of things Charter Suite Suite of corporate facilities that can be subdivided or linked to provide maximum flexibility. Exchange Auditorium 804 seat purpose-built auditorium with high-tech AV specification. Exchange Hall Adjacent 1,800m 2 of carpeted space suitable for exhibitions, conferences, banqueting and events. Also connects to a suite of 11 additional breakout rooms The Bridgewater Hall 2,000 seat international concert venue connected to Manchester Central by underground walkway. 8 The Radisson Edwardian Hotel 9 The Hilton Manchester 10 The Midland Manchester Metrolink

7 Manchester Central offers some of the most flexible and versatile event spaces in the UK. Its facilities include two exhibition halls, a purpose-built convention auditorium, a large column-free exhibition area, plus a suite of corporate facilities and breakout rooms, all interconnected on a compact and easily accessible city centre site. Light and welcoming foyer spaces mean that the venue can offer three totally self-contained areas, each with its own foyer entrance. The only limit to what you can do is your imagination. Central Hall The main exhibition space, Central Hall, provides a single column-free area that can be used for conventional exhibition layouts or for more unusual installations that utilise the height and character of the interior. It can also be subdivided into two smaller halls, each with organisers offices, a dedicated entrance, cloakroom and restaurant. The ceiling height and scale of the hall also allows it to be used simultaneously to provide exhibition space plus a seated auditorium for up to 9,000 delegates. Central Foyer A light and airy, modern foyer provides an additional 1,280m 2 of space for delegate networking or additional exhibition stands. A moveable wall system creates six self-contained meeting rooms that are perfect for breakout sessions, meetings and workshops. Alternatively the meeting rooms can be taken down to leave a free area of 1,650m 2 of space. The Gallery The Gallery is a brand new multi-purpose space connecting Central Hall and the Charter Suite. Flooded with natural light through its 40m long sky light, this space creates an ambience of relaxation and is ideal for networking, exhibitions or as an event space in its own right. Exchange Auditorium and Exchange Hall The 804 seat, purpose-built Exchange Auditorium provides state-of-the-art facilities to suit the most sophisticated audio-visual requirements. The adjacent exhibition space, Exchange Hall, can be used for everything from trade exhibitions and event hospitality to conference seating and large-scale banqueting and in combination the two spaces create a self-contained conference and exhibition facility with its own dedicated entrance. Exchange Foyer The expansive foyers around Exchange Hall and Auditorium provide a light and welcoming networking space and conveniently connect to a range of conference breakout rooms and a suite of organisers offices. Charter Suite The Charter Suite consists of a number of connected flexible spaces that can be used singly or in combination to accommodate corporate and other events ranging from 100 person meetings to 500 seat dinners. A dedicated entrance means that the Charter Suite can be used in isolation or in combination with other facilities across the complex. Charter Foyer Charter Foyer is one of three main foyer entrances to the complex, offering exclusive networking facilities for delegates as well as flexible access to the main conference and exhibition spaces. An infinite number of possibilities

8 Manchester Central Hospitality Culinary creativity is most definitely on the menu at Manchester Central. Our Executive Chef, Simon Firth is internationally renowned for his inspired and beautifully presented food. Whatever occasion you re planning, be it a business lunch for 40, a black tie dinner for 850 or a buffet for 4,000, you can choose from our irresistible gourmet menus or work with the team to devise something divine of your very own, themed specifically for your event. The delicious dishes crafted by Simon and his team are made from ingredients that are both locally sourced and ethically produced. 90% of our fresh seasonal produce comes from local farms, all of our meat is Farm Assured, we never use GM foods and we choose Fair Trade products whenever possible. Everything is carefully prepared on the premises; in fact, we re the only venue in Manchester with the skill and capacity to serve gourmet meals in such volume. Our dedicated team of experienced and imaginative planners will help you refine every detail, and you ll be invited to a tasting to make sure everything on the menu is perfect. Then, on the day, you ll find our top-notch service strikes just the right balance efficient and attentive, yet unobtrusive. We at the Co-operative were thrilled with the catering provided for the Good With Food Awards. From start to finish, Manchester Central Hospitality exceeded expectation, working with us to create the perfect menu right through to the faultless delivery of the meal to 1,000 people. Many people commented on how good the food was and I would have no qualms in recommending Manchester Central Hospitality to anybody. Beverly Crossley Project Manager, Co-operative Good With Food Awards A matter of taste

9 From the word go you will be supported by a dedicated event planner selected from Manchester Central s team of specialist advisers. Their experience and skill will bring together the convention complex s wider resources to suit the unique requirements of your event, helping you to ensure that everything runs smoothly and successfully from start to finish. Our planning team know that a successful event starts long before the visitors arrive and in the lead up to your event the team will support you by: ensuring that your event makes best possible use of the spaces and facilities available; developing the special touches that will make your event distinctive; planning the pre and post event logistics and access requirements; meeting delegate and visitor needs both before and during the event; taking care of security and meeting health and safety obligations; providing the best possible access facilities for delegates and visitors. The audio-visual team The experts in the Manchester Central audio-visual team are on hand to offer support both prior to and on the day of the event, making certain that all details are in place to meet your requirements and ensure that everything goes exactly to plan. The team can help you: co-ordinate your audio-visual requirements, maximising the benefits of Manchester Central s in-house technical infrastructure; create the look and feel that you want to achieve with creative production techniques and in-depth know-how; You have no doubt heard that the key speaker in the opening session, Brad Parkinson, said that the audio-visual facilities at the conference were the best that he had ever encountered. Since Brad has been making presentations all over the world for many years, this was praise indeed I must acknowledge that this was entirely due to your excellent facilities and, especially, to the competence and expertise of your technical team Sidney Smith Royal Institute of Navigation European Navigation Conference enhance your event with interactivity and a range of IT services and communication solutions. A dedicated support team

10 Central Hall and Foyer overview The uninterrupted, columnfree Central Hall can be used for conventional exhibition layouts or for more unusual installations that can benefit from the height and character of the building. Central Hall specifications CHARTER FOYER EXIT DOORS CHARTER FOYER EXIT DOORS 8 Capacity Theatre: 9,000 Banqueting (10): 4,000 Cabaret (6): 2,400 LOADING DOOR E 1 HALL 2 FOYER RECEPTION MAIN ENTRANCE Room specification Floor area = 10,000m 2 Floor loading = 10kn/m 2 Distributed arch load = 4 tonne Arch point load = 1 tonne Single span arch apex max height = 26m Standard wall height = 11m Ducted services power, water & waste, communications Announcement PA system Lighting to TV broadcast standard Event floodlighting Daylight Key 3 4 Details Central Hall can be subdivided into two smaller halls, Central 1 (2,750m 2 ) and Central 2 (7,250m 2 ) which can be used individually or together. TOILETS ORGANISERS OFFICES FIRST AID ESCALATORS LIFT SECURITY EXIT DOORS LOADING DOOR D LOADING DOOR C LOADING DOOR B LOADING DOOR A RAMP Central Foyer specifications Floor area Rooms in: 1,280m 2 Rooms out: 1,650m 2 Details Central Foyer adds an extra 1,650m 2 of space with moveable walls that can be used as self-contained meeting rooms or as a free area of space for networking and small exhibitions. CLOAKROOM BABY CHANGE Not to be used for scale. To obtain full technical specifications please contact a member of the events team on +44 (0) Room capacities show approximate numbers only

11 Charter Suite, Charter Foyer and The Gallery overview Lower floor The Charter Suite is a suite of rooms that can be used individually or in combination to provide flexible solutions for corporate events, either connected to large-scale events and conferences or as stand-alone facilities. Specifications CHARTER 1 CHARTER 2 CHARTER 3 CHARTER 4 HALL HALL RAMP CHARTER FOYER ENTRANCE Capacities Charter Foyer Drinks reception: 1,000 The Gallery Banqueting: 330 Drinks reception: 500 Charter Suite: Charter 1 Theatre: 400 Classroom: 200 Boardroom: 65 Banqueting: 200 (10) Charter 2 Theatre: 210 Classroom: 100 Boardroom: 50 Banqueting: 120 (10) Charter 1 3 (used combined) Theatre: 800 Classroom: 400 Boardroom: 60 Banqueting: 510 (10) Drinks reception: 800 Charter 2 3 (used combined) Theatre: 500 Classroom: 225 Boardroom: n/a Banqueting: 300 (10) Charter 4 Theatre: 170 Classroom: 60 Boardroom: 40 Banqueting: 80 (10) THE GALLERY HALL RECEPTION HALL FOYER Charter 3 Theatre: 270 Classroom: 125 Boardroom: 50 Banqueting: 150 (10) Room specifications All with dimmable room lighting, full blackout facilities and air conditioning. Not to be used for scale. To obtain full technical specifications please contact a member of the events team on +44 (0) Room capacities show approximate numbers only

12 Exchange Hall and breakout rooms overview Upper floor Exchange Hall has the flexibility to allow maximum creativity and can be used for everything from trade exhibitions and event hospitality to conference seating and large-scale banqueting. 9 Exchange Hall specifications Capacity Theatre: 1,600 Banquet: 1,200 Cocktail: 1,800 Classroom: AUDITORIUM Room specification Floor area = 1,800m 2 Floor loading = 10kn/m 2 Height = 4.45m 7.8m Point suspension loading of 1,000kg In-hall vehicle access Ducted services power, water & waste, communications Dance floor available Air conditioned Event floodlighting and dimmable tungsten lighting Blackout facility Lower floor 11 HALL Details Exchange Hall has 1,800 m 2 of multi-purpose floor space overlooked by three control rooms. The adjacent light and expansive foyers conveniently connect to a suite of organisers offices and 11 breakout rooms (Exchange 1 11) that can be used in a variety of seating configurations for discussion groups, board meetings, workshops etc. All are air conditioned, with plenty of natural light and optional projection systems. CHARTER SUITE AUDITORIUM BREAKOUT ROOMS 1 7 ON UPPER FLOOR Not to be used for scale. To obtain full technical specifications please contact a member of the events team on +44 (0) LOADING DOOR UPPER FOYER Room capacities show approximate numbers only

13 Exchange Auditorium and Foyers overview Upper foyer & auditorium Lower foyer Exchange Auditorium has state-of-the-art facilities capable of meeting the most sophisticated audio-visual requirements. Exchange Auditorium specifications Capacity Theatre/classroom: 804 Room specification Raked seating with individual writing tablets Acoustically designed for the spoken word Full production lighting system with moving light controller Full production sound system Surround-sound system Induction loop for hearing support High-brightness, large-screen graphics projection Multimedia recording and broadcast facilities Interpretation booths and multi-channel audio system for simultaneous language translation Proscenium arched stage area of 240m 2 Direct vehicle access from street level to stage Lift capacity 6 tonnes, loading floor area 6m x 3m Stage fly-bar system, furniture, blackout drapes Multi-zone paging and audio/ video show relay HALL ENTRANCE UPPER FOYER STAGE AUDITORIUM LOWER FOYER WINDMILL STREET MAIN ENTRANCE Details Exchange Auditorium is fully air conditioned and its light and expansive foyers conveniently connect to a range of 11 conference breakout rooms (Exchange 1 11) that can be used individually or joined to make a smaller number of larger rooms. The adjacent Exchange Hall can be used to provide a complimentary exhibition area, catering services or an additional meeting space. Not to be used for scale. To obtain full technical specifications please contact a member of the events team on +44 (0) Room capacities show approximate numbers only

14 Manchester Central room capacities and facilities Halls, exhibition spaces & auditoria Central Hall (Central Hall is divided to create Central 1 and Central 2) gross m 2 : 10,000 theatre: 9,000 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): 4,000 Central 1 gross m 2 : 2,750 theatre: 2,000 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): 1,200 Central 2 gross m 2 : 7,250 theatre: 8,000 classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): 3,000 Exchange Hall gross m 2 : 1,800 theatre: 1,600 classroom: 750 boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): 850 Exchange Auditorium gross m 2 : 540 theatre: 804 classroom: 804 boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): n/a Foyers Central Foyer (rooms in) gross m 2 : 1,280 / (rooms out) gross m 2 : 1,650 Charter Foyer gross m 2 : 1,000 Exchange Foyer (Upper foyer) gross m 2 : 505 / (Lower foyer) gross m 2 : 85 Central meeting rooms Central 3 gross m 2 : 55 theatre: 70 classroom: 30 boardroom: 30 banqueting (10): n/a Central 4 gross m 2 : 55 theatre: 70 classroom: 30 boardroom: 30 banqueting (10): n/a Central 5, 7 & 8 individually (all rooms are identical) gross m 2 : 70 theatre: 80 classroom: 30 boardroom: 36 banqueting (10): 40 Central 6 gross m 2 : 45 theatre: 50 classroom: 25 boardroom: 24 banqueting (10): n/a Central rooms can be combined to achieve a maximum of: gross m 2 : 180 theatre: 180 classroom: 85 boardroom: 60 banqueting (10): 100 Charter Suite & The Gallery Charter 1 gross m 2 : 415 theatre: 400 classroom: 200 boardroom: 65 banqueting (10): 200 Charter 2 gross m 2 : 250 theatre: 210 classroom: 100 boardroom: 50 banqueting (10): 120 Charter 3 gross m 2 : 280 theatre: 270 classroom: 125 boardroom: 50 banqueting (10): 150 Charter 1, 2 & 3 combined gross m 2 : 950 theatre: 800 classroom: 400 boardroom: 60 banqueting (10): 510 reception: 800 Charter 4 gross m 2 : 225 theatre: 170 classroom: 60 boardroom: 40 banqueting (10): 80 The Gallery gross m 2 : 720 theatre: n/a classroom: n/a boardroom: n/a banqueting (10): 330 reception: 500 Exchange breakout rooms Exchange 1 gross m 2 : 65 theatre: 80 classroom: 36 boardroom: 36 banqueting (10): 40 Exchange 2 7 individually gross m 2 : 30 theatre: 40 classroom: 12 boardroom: 20 banqueting (10): 20 Exchange 8 gross m 2 : 55 theatre: 40 classroom: 24 boardroom: 20 banqueting (10): 20 Exchange 9 gross m 2 : 322 theatre: 250 classroom: 129 boardroom: 60 banqueting (10): 120 Exchange 10 gross m 2 : 115 theatre: 100 classroom: 60 boardroom: 30 banqueting (10): 60 Exchange 8, 9 & 10 combined gross m 2 : 512 theatre: 400 classroom: 190 boardroom: 60 banqueting (10): 240 Exchange 11 gross m 2 : 202 theatre: 150 classroom: 75 boardroom: 50 banqueting (10): 80 (all rooms are identical and can be combined) Manchester Central site plan REAR CAR PARK WATSON STREET CHARTER SUITE THE GALLERY HALL METROLINK LOWER MOSLEY STREET HALL CHARTER FOYER ENTRANCE AUDITORIUM FOYER FOYER ENTRANCE WINDMILL STREET MAIN ENTRANCE

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