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No. Our venue-finding service is completely free for event organisers — we are paid by the venues we partner with, never by you.

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Over 24,428+ verified conference venues, meeting rooms, hotels and unique event spaces across 18+ countries.

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Manchester vs Southport

Conference Venues Comparison

Compare 120 conference venues in Manchester with 10 in Southport. Real data from 130+ verified venues.

Total Venues

Manchester

Southport

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Head-to-Head: Manchester vs Southport

Metric

Manchester

Southport

Total Venues

120

Leads

Avg Capacity

1,685

Leads

352

Max Capacity

74,879

Leads

1,800

Venue Variety

Leads

Avg Theatre

1,685

Leads

352

Venue Type Breakdown

Manchester

Hotel

Hotel & Conference Centre

Business Centre

Boutique Hotel

Conference Centre

Southport

Hotel

Arts Centre

Theatre & Event Complex

Top Conference Venues in Each City

Manchester

Manchester United Football Club

Football Stadium & Event Venue

Up to 74,879

City of Manchester Stadium

Stadium

Up to 55,000

Lancashire County Cricket Club & Old Trafford Lodge

Sports Venue & Conference Centre

Up to 26,000

Manchester Central

Exhibition & Convention Centre

Up to 8,000

Manchester Velodrome

Sports Venue

Up to 3,500

Palace Hotel Manchester

Hotel

Up to 1,400

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Southport

Southport Theatre & Floral Hall Complex

Theatre & Event Complex

Up to 1,800

Royal Clifton Hotel

Hotel

Up to 300

Prince of Wales Hotel

Hotel

Up to 300

Southport Arts Centre

Arts Centre

Up to 250

Scarisbrick Hotel

Hotel

Up to 200

Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel

Hotel

Up to 200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manchester offers the larger selection with 120 conference venues compared to 10 in Southport. Both cities provide a strong range of options for event organisers looking for conference venues.

The average maximum capacity in Manchester is approximately 1685 guests, while Southport averages around 352 guests. This makes Manchester better suited for larger events.

Yes. The largest venue capacity in Manchester is up to 74,879 guests, and in Southport up to 1,800 guests. Both cities cater to events of all sizes, from intimate boardroom meetings to major conferences.

Manchester offers 33 different venue types including Hotel, Hotel & Conference Centre, Business Centre, Boutique Hotel. This diversity makes it easy to find the perfect space for your event.

Southport offers 3 different venue types including Hotel, Arts Centre, Theatre & Event Complex. Event planners can choose from a wide variety of spaces.

Consider your event size, budget, and delegate travel. Manchester has 120 conference venues with larger average capacities. Southport offers 10 options with excellent accessibility. Use our free venue-finding service to get tailored recommendations for both cities.