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Champness Hall

📍
Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1PB, United Kingdom
Conference VenueCommunity Hall

Historic community hall in central Rochdale offering flexible event spaces for meetings, conferences and celebrations.

About This Venue

Champness Hall is a distinguished community venue located in the heart of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This historic hall, part of the Rochdale Unitarian Church complex, offers versatile event spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings, and community gatherings. The venue features a main hall with capacity for up to 200 delegates, complemented by smaller meeting rooms and modern facilities. Located on Drake Street in the town center, the hall provides easy access to local amenities, transport links, and parking facilities. The venue combines period character with contemporary amenities, including audio-visual equipment and catering facilities, making it ideal for both corporate events and private celebrations.

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Indicative Budget
£4,500£8,500
Typical day-delegate event for ~100 guests
Capacity (max)
200
Typical attendees
100
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (100 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

200
Maximum Capacity
180
Theatre Style
200
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Main Hall

150
180
4050100

Committee Room

25
30
121520

2 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 180 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Kitchen facilities
Accessible entrance
Central heating
Natural lighting
Flexible seating arrangements
Stage area

📐 Space Specifications

400
Total Space (m²)
3.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

Professional Community Hall space

🍽️ Food & Catering

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

Projector
Screen
PA System
Microphones
Wi-Fi
Stage lighting

🎯 Suitable For

📋Community gatherings
📋Meetings
📋Training workshops
📋Private celebrations
📋Cultural events

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceAccessible toilet facilitiesHearing loop available

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Rochdale railway station 0.8 miles. Regular bus services on Drake Street. Manchester Airport 25 miles via M62/M60.

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

Public car parks within 200m including Drake Street Car Park and Town Hall Car Park. On-street parking available with time restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

180
theatre
40
boardroom
100
classroom
50
u shape
120
cabaret
200
reception
150
dining
140
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 200 guests for seated events, 150 for dining
What AV equipment is available?
Built-in PA system, projector and screen, wireless microphones available
Is catering available?
Kitchen facilities available, external catering permitted
Is there parking available?
On-street parking available, nearby public car park

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Drake Street
OL16 1PB, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference VenueMeeting RoomsWedding VenueEvent Space

Venue Location

Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PB

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 200 guests for seated events, 150 for dining

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Built-in PA system, projector and screen, wireless microphones available

Q: Is catering available?

A: Kitchen facilities available, external catering permitted

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-street parking available, nearby public car park

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Rochdale Heritage Centre
0.3 km (0.2 mi)
🏛️
Manchester Museum Complex
18.5 km (11.5 mi)

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Town Hall Historical Building
0.4 km (0.25 mi)

🌳Gardens

🌳
Healey Dell Nature Reserve
4.2 km (2.6 mi)
🌳
Hollingworth Lake Country Park
6.8 km (4.2 mi)

🎭Theatre

🎭
Opera House Theatre
19.2 km (11.9 mi)
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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