Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand occasion, our beautifully restored spaces can be tailored to suit your needs. From the light-filled galleries and elegant dining areas to the landscaped gardens overlooking the valley, every corner of The Whitaker has been thoughtfully designed to make your event memorable.
Venue Hire
Discover the possibilities at The Whitaker.
Where history, art, and nature come together to create the perfect setting for your event.
Nestled in the heart of the Rossendale Valley, The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery offers a truly unique and inspiring setting for your next event. Blending historic charm with contemporary style, The Whitaker provides a stunning backdrop for drinks receptions, private dinners, conferences, weddings, celebrations, and more.
Our dedicated events team will work with you every step of the way, ensuring your vision comes to life, from bespoke menus crafted by our in-house kitchen to seamless service on the day. Guests can enjoy seasonal food, fine wines, and locally sourced drinks as they explore our award-winning museum and its surrounding parkland.
Email: events@thewhitaker.org
We offer a range of flexible spaces, suitable for:
- Weddings and Civil Ceremonies – Celebrate your special day in a truly unique cultural venue.
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Corporate Events and Conferences – Impress clients and colleagues in a creative, relaxed environment.
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Private Dinners and Receptions – Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings.
Additional Services:
- Tablecloth hire
- Chair cover hire
- Marquee hire
- Arrival drinks
- Personalised cocktails/mocktails
- Table wine
- Exclusive hire of MANR restaurant and terrace
- Private use of rear courtyard between 9am-5pm
Old Stables Room Hire Costs:
- 1 hour of set-up time
- Private bar
- Dedicated event staff
- Large oblong or round tables
- Benches or chairs
- Use of the public rear courtyard
- PA system
- Large wall-mounted projector
- Microphone
- Fully licensed venue for Civil Ceremonies
Food options are:
- Cool Bites Buffet – made for lunchtime feasting, perfect for all daytime occasions
- Pie Supper Buffet – a selection of heartwarming pies, all cooked fresh in-house, to be enjoyed anytime of the day
- Hot Buffet – tailored to your taste buds, choose from a number of dishes to create your own buffet
- Kids Buffet – for the little ones, perfect for children’s birthday parties
- Breakfast Spread – kickstart the day with a selection of breakfast bites. Ideal for meetings and morning functions.
Hire our Training Room
Our Meeting/Training Room is available to hire for meetings, away days, staff training days, small conferences and small networking events.
Tea and coffee provided in flasks – £2.95/head
Room Hire Costs
Short Meetings, 1 – 3 hours – £50 per hour
Half Day, 9am – 1pm – £150
Full Day, 9am – 4pm – £200
