Imperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M17 1TZ
Overview
Imperial War Museum North is an iconic Manchester landmark that offers the perfect setting for your event. The award-winning architecture by Daniel Libeskind creates a unique and inspirational atmosphere. This unique building provides a contemporary and versatile space that has been chosen for a broad range of high profile corporate events including the launch of the new Baby Bentley and the re-branding of Umbro.
Whatever your plans – a special event, grand, informal, or intimate – the team at Imperial War Museum is more than able to accommodate your needs for corporate hospitality, conferences and events, including free parking for 160 cars, a rarity for a location so close to Manchester city centre.
At Imperial War Museum North you can dine, make presentations, hold conferences and entertain in the dramatic exhibition spaces.
Venue Awards
National Venue Awards - Winner of Best Historic Venue
Silver - Most Unusual and Unique Venue
Venue Group
Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations
Venue Styles
Banqueting Suite, Convention Centre, Museum/Gallery, Tourist Attraction, Unusual/Unique
Event Types
Activity Day, AGM, Awards Dinners, Away Day, Breakfast Meeting, Charity Ball, Christmas Party, Company Fun Day, Conference, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Dinner Dance, Exam, Exhibition, Family Fun Day, Gala Dinner, Incentive, Interviews, Lunch, Marquee Event, Meeting, Networking, Other, Party, Presentation, Product Launch, Reception, Road Show, Seminar, Summer Party, Teambuilding, Training Course, Wedding
Restaurants
WaterShard Cafe
Parking
- 150 Onsite Car parking spaces available
Corporate Responsibility
The Trustees of the Museum, the Director-General and the Senior Management Team are committed to reducing the impact of the organisation’s operations on the environment and reducing its carbon footprint.
It will do so in a way that is complementary to the United Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable
development and reducing the effects of climate change. This statement will be reviewed annually and revised as necessary.
Onsite Facilities and Leisure
Marquee Space, Places of Interest, Business Centre, River
Equipment
Back Projection Kit, Fax, Flipcharts, Internet Connection Cable, Interpretation, LCD/Data Projector, Lectern, PA System, Photocopier, Wi-Fi
Venue Grounds
IWM North is set in an historical location at the heart of the redeveloped Trafford Park / Salford Quays cultural area. A new Quayside area on the South Bank of The Quays is now available for the first time catering for all kinds of events from Live Performances, to Team Building to Drinks Receptions.
Meeting & Event Room Capacities
| Room Name | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom + Back Projection | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Lunch / Dinner | Reception | Theatre | Theatre + Back Projection | U-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Exhibition Space | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 300 | 500 | 220 | 220 | 0 |
| Harrier Area | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 80 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watershard 1 | 36 | 50 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 50 | 0 | 30 |
| Watershard 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Watershard 3 | 18 | 36 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Watershard 1 & 2 | 34 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 100 | 146 | 120 | 0 | 50 |
Location Map
Nearest train stations
- Trafford Park (1.1 miles)
- Salford Crescent (1.5 miles)
- Humphrey Park (1.8 miles)
Nearest airports
- Manchester Airport (7.5 miles)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (24.8 miles)
- Leeds Bradford International Airport (38.0 miles)
Nearest motorways
- M602 JCT 3 (0.9 miles)
- M602 JCT 2 (1.4 miles)
- M60 JCT 9 (1.8 miles)
Directions
By Car: Leave the M60 at Junction 9 and join Parkway (A5081) towards Trafford Park. At the first island take the third exit onto Village Way; at the next island take the second exit onto Warren Bruce Road. Turn right at the T-junction onto Trafford Wharf Road. Alternatively, leave the M602 at Junction 3 and follow the signs.
Pick Up and Drop Off
Car parking is free for conference and event delegates. Subject to availability.
Venue offers
Pick your Perk
Available from 08 January 2024 to 30 April 2024
When booking and attending your meeting or dinner event from 1st January – 30th April 2024, you have the power to choose one of a selection of complimentary perks that suit your event needs.
Meeting perks: Minimum 20 guests- Complimentary lunch upgrade- Bacon rolls & granola yoghurt upon arrival- Elevate your afternoon refreshments with homemade brownies or cake
Dinner perks: Minimim 100 guests- Upgrade your sparkling wine reception to prosecco- Complimentary dessert with our bowl food package- Indulgent after dinner hot chocolate
For more information, or to take advantage of this offer contact our team quoting 'Perk24' on your initial enquiry.
T&C's apply.
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