Wedding Venue
Congratulations On Your Forthcoming Wedding!
If you’re searching for a truly unique and inspiring wedding venue in Manchester, you’re in exactly the right place. This Grade II* listed heritage site is a neo-gothic architectural treasure at once breathtakingly romantic and visually stunning.
If you’d like to visit the Monastery, with our team on hand to answer any and all questions, then our next Wedding Fair will be on Sunday, 13th September, 2026.
Entry is free and refreshments will be available.
The Great Nave
Weekday Weddings (Sun-Thu)
Full-day Exclusive Use Weddings (Fri/Sat)
Award-Winning Manchester Wedding Venue
When you want to be sure that your chosen wedding venue is of the highest calibre, it’s reassuring to check the venue’s award-winning reputation and find over a decade of consistent success.
Manchester Monastery is such an award-winning venue, having won over 30 industry awards and accolades. Loved by all, from locals to royalty (HRH King Charles III is a fan), The Monastery has collected top awards for consecutive years in the industry ‘Oscars’ – the M&IT Awards – making The Monastery the most consistent award-winner in the treasured Most Unusual Venue category.
“We had the absolute best day of our lives, it was perfect in every single way and we are eternally grateful to you and all of the Monastery staff for making it so magical. We absolutely delivered on the vision, Chloe! I was completely overwhelmed when we saw the room set for the breakfast, it was beyond my wildest dreams. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou. Everybody has said what a spectacular day it was, some even saying the best wedding they’ve ever been to.
We’re just about to take off to Thailand, but just know than we are a very, very happy couple right now, and the Monastery was a million percent the right choice – we will remember our day, and you, forever.”
~ Mr & Mrs Etherington, November, 2023
Your Wedding, Your Way
Here at our modern, multi-faith Monastery, we can always guarantee a stylish wedding celebration that’s bursting with YOUR personality.
There are no rules on wedding themes, colour schemes or seasons when it comes to urban wedding venues. Whether you want to tie the knot in summer with pops of bright pink, or if you’re dreaming of an autumn wedding with edgy jewel tones – the choice is completely yours.
Wedding Photographs
This is where things get exciting. Our urban setting provides you with a wealth of options and unique spaces like nowhere else. The Monastery itself has some very cool backdrops for your big day from stained-glass windows, gothic inspired architecture to cathedral high altars. Our picturesque & tranquil secret garden is a perfect backdrop for stunning photographs – romantic with a chic urban twist.
Practical And Flexible
A short drive from Manchester city centre, well connected by public transport and with ample free parking, our modern-day, multi-space Monastery offers incredible versatility. Our weddings are legendary & your guests will LOVE attending a unique city wedding day full of character.
We can cater for the most intimate weddings to the largest, most grandiose ceremonies and everything in-between. Just tell us what you need and we’ll happily explain your options.
Unique Weddings For Unique Partnerships
We know that every partnership is unique. That’s why we’re proud to offer a uniquely inclusive wedding venue in Manchester; truly open to all. We welcome celebrations of love & commitment that includes all faiths, beliefs, genders, colours & creeds.
Read more about LGBTQ+ weddings, multi-faith weddings or discover more about our extraordinary venue.
Or simply contact us with your needs and wishes and we’ll explain all of your options and provide detailed costs on request.
Licensed For Up To 400 Guests
Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, we can accommodate parties of up to 400 guests with ample, free onsite parking.
A Special Venue For Your Special Day
Your wedding day is said to be the most special day of your life and it deserves a memorable venue. The Monastery’s beautiful Grade II* listed buildings were once named as one of the world’s top 100 most important & endangered sites. Right alongside the Taj Mahal, Macchu Picchu, The Valley of the Kings and the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
Pretty special right?!
Flexibility & Freedom
We offer different options depending on the kind of wedding you want.
The Monastery’s exclusive use venue hire makes your wedding celebrations private and personal for you to share with your loved ones. Available Fridays and Saturdays only.
On the other hand, if you’re keen on keeping costs down and/or would like a wider choice of dates, our weekday weddings offer afternoon/evening venue hire along with a beautiful twilight ceremony. Available Sundays – Thursdays.
The Spirit Of Everlasting Love
It is often said that Manchester Monastery was built on a foundation of love, making it the perfect wedding venue and place to begin a marriage, surrounded by all that love. Our delighted newlyweds wholeheartedly agree:
“We were making our own piece of history in a place that was steeped in it. I honestly felt that we were surrounded by a hundred years of love, and it will stay with us forever.”
Ask Us Anything
Please don’t hesitate to ask about anything that you think would make the day easier or more enjoyable for you and your guests. We’ll move mountains to make it happen.
Support Local Heritage
The Monastery of St Francis and Gorton Charitable Trust owns and operates this precious heritage site. Holding your wedding here helps us to maintain and protect this important site of historic, architectural significance for generations to come.
"When you've visited The Monastery, no other venue will come close to what they can offer. An incredibly beautiful setting plus fantastic wedding packages."
Send us your contact details and we’ll be in touch immediately to arrange for you to have a personal tour of The Monastery. We can answer all your questions when we meet, and we’ll give you a flavour of what it might be like to hold your special day in the unique setting of our iconic building.