The Shipping Office at CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces
Erica R.
About this space
A large impressive space on the top floor of Lloyd’s House with original heritage features from the 1867 cotton warehouse including pitched ceiling, fireplace, exposed brick walls, wooden floor and a beautiful bay-window overlooking Manchester Town Hall. All combined with contemporary furniture, lighting and top-spec AV equipment.
CityCo and Manchester BID understand that the health, safety and well-being of our staff and our event guests are paramount with Covid-19 in the new world. We have developed new ways of working based on up-to-date guidance provided by the government and industry bodies. These include, but are not limited to the following:
• Adjusted room capacities
• Flexible chairs, tables and presentation layouts
• Full risk assessments
• Staff wellness checks and social distancing
• Enhanced cleaning regimes before, during and after events
• Hand sanitiser stations and washing facilities
• Stocks of disposable face masks if required
• Clear signage throughout
• Dedicated event coordinator support.
We ask guests not to visit our venue if displaying any symptoms of Covid-19, however mild.
In compliance with the above we have been certified ‘Good to Go’ by Visit Britain, demonstrating CityCo is a Manchester venue that meets government and industry Covid-19 guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing.
Our top priority is to make sure your day goes as smoothly, safely and enjoyably as possible.
Prices
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• Desktop computer (The Shipping Office)
• Projector and wall screen (The Shipping Office)
• High-spec PA system (The Shipping Office)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.
Capacity
Cancellation policy
Flexible with Grace Period
Cancellations within 24 hours after booking confirmation will receive a full refund. This excludes events starting within 48 hours.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 24 months from the original date, at no cost.
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Allowed events
Rules of the space
CityCo’s Event and Meeting Spaces are open and certified ‘Good to Go’ by Visit Britain for compliance to social distancing, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
View our Covid-19 Policy:
https://cityco.com/roomhire
CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces is a #Supervenue
About CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces
CityCo, Manchester’s city centre management company, has a unique location right in the heart of Manchester. We can cater for a range of meetings and events from 2 - 60 in The Shipping Office, The Cotton Room and The Sorting Room. Whether it’s for a small conference, seminar or training session, pitch or presentation, celebration or away-day, bring your colleagues to a truly impressive, heritage venue.
Our event and meeting spaces are on the top floor of Lloyd’s House overlooking Manchester Town Hall. The building has a fascinating history. Designed by the architectural practice of Speakman & Charlesworth in 1867, the site was originally for the Manchester Shipping Office and Packing Company Ltd. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Other spaces and event packages at this venue
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