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ARDWICK GREEN HALL
RYLANDS ROOM
SHAM ROOM
WILKINSON ROOM
GASKELL ROOM
MAMBU ROOM
PRIVATE/ACCESSIBLE ROOM
We also have a small private/accessible room which you and your guests are able to use for non-work activities such as prayer, expressing milk or conducting a telephone GP appointment.
Ardwick Green Hall
Named after the attractive park the conference centre faces, the Ardwick Green Hall with it's stunning ornate ceiling and walls provides you with a venue that stands out from the rest.
Perfect for conferences, seminars, exhibitions, presentations, large meetings or workshops.
We can even host your exams, accommodating up to 50 candidates in approved exam room layout.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to accommodate the following; birthday parties, christenings and weddings.
40
Boardroom
64
Cabaret
40
Exam
40
Horseshoe
140
Theatre
RYLANDS ROOM
The Rylands room is named after John Rylands, an entrepreneurial textile merchant and philanthropist who lived in Ardwick before moving to Stretford.
The Rylands room is the smallest of our rooms and is ideal for a board meeting or interview.
14
Boardroom
3
Interview
4
Exam
16
Horseshoe
20
Theatre
SHAM ROOM
This room is named after Sylvia Sham who, as Director or Wai Yin Society was dedicated to reaching and supporting different communities, regardless of background or culture.
The Sham room is suitable for a wide range of evening classes and community/social groups.
16
Boardroom
6
Exam
18
Horseshoe
25
Theatre
WILKINSON ROOM
The Wilkinson room, popular room for training and workshops is named after Ellen Wilkinson.
Ellen was active in the women's suffrage movement before becoming a Labour MP, and was the first female Minister for Education.
18
Boardroom
9
Exam
20
Horseshoe
30
Theatre
GASKELL ROOM
The Gaskell room has access from the Ardwick Green Hall and is perfect for use as a breakout room when hosting a large event.
The room is named after Elizabeth Gaskell, the Victorian novelist who wrote her most famous novels, including Cranford and Wives and Daughters, at her home in Ardwick.
18
Boardroom
9
Exam
22
Horseshoe
30
Theatre
MAMBU ROOM
Like the Gaskell room, the Mambu room also has access from the Ardwick Green Hall and is perfect to use as a second breakout room when hosting a large event.
Yomi Mambu is the inspiration for this room. Active in Labour Party politics, Yomi was one of the first black councillors elected to Manchester City Council, and served as Lord Mayor in 1989-90.