Summer at IWM North
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MES Venue Facilities
- Arrival drinks reception on our Quayside from 7pm until 8pm
- Exclusive hire of Main Exhibition Space from 8pm until 1am
- The big picture 360-degree HD cinematic experience, choose from our list of unique stocked images, including a Manchester Skyline, to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event
- Floor projected patterns with technical support for set up and de-rig
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Locally Themed Catering Options
- Themed cocktail on arrival on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK
- Canapes served Quayside
- Buffet menu served in our Main Exhibition Space *upgrade options available
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Venue Extras Included
- DJ, red carpet on arrival, cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
- Tables and chairs, crockery and glassware
- Black or white chair covers, table linen and napkins
- Bar facilities *minimum bar spend £2,000 + VAT
- Dedicated event manager to ensure smooth running of your event
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, Complimentary on-site car parking
*Minimum numbers of 150
Daytime Events
The WaterShard Event Space is a modern and contemporary space offering stunning views of MediaCityUK and The Quays.
This private event space will has the ability to divide into three separate rooms, which is ideal for breakout requirements. The WaterShard is equipped with integrated state-of-the-art AV and air conditioning.
These flexible spaces offer a range of options for daytime meetings which can accommodate up to 120 Theatre Style or 90 in a Cabaret style room layout.
As part of your meeting package, your guests can view our Main Exhibition Space and our award winning big picture shows which play every hour on the hour.
Capacities
Maximum capacity WaterShard 1 & 2 combined:
- 120 theatre
- 90 cabaret
Maximum capacity WaterShard 3:
- 40 theatre
- 30 Cabaret
- 20 boardroom
WaterShard DDR
Available from £39.95 per person + VAT.
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WaterShard Conference Facilities
- Hire of conference room in WaterShard
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Built in PA system
- Built in LED lighting
- Lectern and microphone
- Flipchart with pad and pens
- IWM branded pads and pens
- Blackout facilities
- Cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
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Catering
- Hydration station - refreshed throughout the day
- Unlimited tea and coffee
- Seasonal working lunch menu - upgrade to our seasonal hot & cold buffet lunch menu for an additional £6.00 + VAT per person
- Choice of conference sweets or fruit bowl
- Bottled still and sparkling water
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Venue Extras
- Access to museum exhibitions and viewing of 360-degree audio visual show, during the museum's opening hours
- Dedicated event manager to ensure smooth running of your event
- Complimentary on-site car parking
*Minimum numbers of 20
Evening Events
Delight attendees with an event in IWM North's stunning Main Exhibition Space, featuring soaring ceilings and distinctive surroundings.
360 degree HD digital projection system The most remembered part of any visit to IWM North is the Big Picture 360 degree HD cinematic experience, choose from our list of unique stocked images to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event.
Innovative and Dynamic The Main Exhibition Space is one of Manchester’s most impressive settings for evening conference dinners, gala dinners, awards ceremonies and receptions.
Capacities
Main Exhibition Space
Dinner: 70‐300
Receptions: 70‐500
Harrier Jump Jet Area
Dinner: 10‐80
Receptions: 10‐300
Dinner Packages
IWM North offers a range of event packages across our unique spaces.
Explore your options below and contact the events team to discuss your requirements.
Dinner Package
From £54.95 + VAT per person
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Lighting & AV
- HD digital lighting package - choose from our list of unique themes to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event
- Bespoke wallpapers available – price on application
- LED lighting, Uplighters under Harrier Jump Jet
- Floor projected patterns under Harrier and in Main Exhibition Space
- Technical support for set up and de-rig
- Company logo projected on Harrier Jump Jet* £300 + VAT supplement, content required
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Catering
- Glass of Prosecco on arrival under the Harrier Jump Jet or on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK
- Seasonal 3 course sit down dinner menu
- Bread and butter baskets
- Life still & sparkling bottled water
- Tea, coffee, and chocolate station
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Venue Extras included in package
- Red carpet on arrival
- Cloakroom facilities
- Full event management
- Bar Service, minimum spend £1,500 + VAT
*Minimum numbers of 150
Harrier VIP Dinner Package
Available from £54.95 + VAT per person
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Main Exhibition Space Venue Facilities
- Private pre dinner access to the Main Exhibition Event Space, excluding the silos, from 7pm until 8pm on arrival
- Exclusive dining experience under our AV-A8 Harrier Jump Jet for up to 80 guests
- LED lighting
- Uplighters under the Harrier Jump Jet
- Floor projected patterns under the Harrier
- Technical support for set up and de-rig
- Company logo projected on Harrier Jump Jet - £300 + VAT supplement, content required
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Catering
- Glass of Prosecco or Spitfire ale on arrival under the Harrier Jump Jet or on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK
- Seasonal 3 course sit down dinner menu
- Life still and sparkling bottled water
- Tea, coffee and chocolates served to your table
- Designated bar team to deliver table service throughout your meal, minimum bar spend £500 + VAT
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Venue Extras Included
- Red carpet on arrival
- Cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
- 6 Poseur tables included for your reception drinks
- Tables and chairs
- Crockery and glassware
- Black or white chair covers, table linen and napkins
- Dedicated event manager to ensure smooth running of your event
*Minimum numbers of 50
Christmas Party Buffet Package
From £54.95 + VAT
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Main Exhibition Space Venue Facilities
- Exclusive hire of the Main Exhibition Space from 7pm to 1am
- HD digital lighting package
- The most remembered part of any visit to IWM North is the big picture 360-degree HD cinematic experience, choose from our list of unique stocked images to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event
- Intimate LED Lighting
- Uplighters under the Harrier Jump Jet
- Floor projected patterns under Harrier and in Main Exhibition Space
- Technical support for set up and de-rig
- Company logo projected on Harrier Jump Jet* £330 + VAT supplement, content required*
- DJ *from 7pm to 00:45pm
- Additional Supplement of £650 + VAT - Dancefloor
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Catering
- Glass of Prosecco or Christmas cocktail on arrival under the Harrier Jump Jet or on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK
- 3 choice street food style buffet menu - £9.95 + VAT supplement for a 3 course dinner menu
- Life still & sparkling bottled water
- Tea, coffee, and chocolate station
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Venue Extras Included
- Dedicated event manager to ensure the smooth running of your event
- Red carpet on arrival
- Cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
- 6 Poseur tables included for your reception drinks
- Black or white chair covers, table linen and napkins
- Bar facilities - Minimum bar spend:
£5,000 + VAT Sunday -Wednesday
£10,000 + VAT Thursday-Saturday- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site car parking
Christmas Party Package
From £64.95 + VAT per person
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Main Exhibition Space Venue Facilities
- Exclusive hire of the Main Exhibition Space from 7pm to 1am
- HD digital lighting package
- The most remembered part of any visit to IWM North is the big picture 360-degree HD cinematic experience, choose from our list of unique stocked images to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event
- Intimate LED Lighting
- Uplighters in Main Exhibition Space and under the Harrier Jump Jet
- Floor projected patterns under Harrier and in Main Exhibition Space
- Technical support for set up and de-rig
- Company logo projected on Harrier Jump Jet* £330 + VAT supplement, content required*
- DJ *from 7pm to 00:45pm
- Additional Supplement of £650 + VAT - Dancefloor
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Catering
- Glass of Prosecco or Christmas cocktail on arrival under the Harrier Jump Jet or on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK
- 3 course Christmas dinner menu
- Life still & sparkling bottled water
- Tea, coffee, and chocolate station
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Venue Extras Included
- Dedicated event manager to ensure the smooth running of your event
- Red carpet on arrival
- Cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
- 6 Poseur tables included for your reception drinks
- Black or white chair covers, table linen and napkins
- Bar facilities - Minimum bar spend:
- £5,000 + VAT Sunday -Wednesday
- £10,000 + VAT Thursday-Saturday
Reception Package
From £39.95 + VAT per person
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MES Venue Facilities
- Exclusive hire of Main Exhibition Space (MES) from 7pm until 10pm
- HD digital lighting package
- The most remembered part of any visit to IWM North is the big picture 360-degree HD cinematic experience, choose from our list of unique stocked images to offer a spectacular backdrop for your event
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Catering
- Unlimited Prosecco on arrival under the Harrier Jump Jet or on the Quayside overlooking MediaCityUK*
- 4 choice canapes menu
- Add a 3-choice bowl food menu from £18.95pp
- Add an all-inclusive drinks package from £39.95pp
*Unlimited Prosecco between 7pm and 8pm
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Venue Extras Included
- Red carpet on arrival
- Cloakroom facilities
- Set up and breakdown of the room to your requirements
- Poseur tables
- Bar facilities *minimum bar spend £500 + VAT*
- Dedicated event manager to ensure the smooth running of your event
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site car parking
*Minimum numbers of 100
Team building activities for IWM corporate events provided by KDM Events.
Weddings
The museum offers some of the most unique wedding breakfast and reception locations in the UK.
The Main Exhibition Space with its soaring ceiling and floor that follows the curvature of the earth is complimented by our rich, vast and diverse collection. Made up of both the everyday and the exceptional our collection tells the stories of people from all walks of life.
Please note IWM North doesn't have a license for wedding ceremonies.