Upper Yard – Outdoor Event Hire at the Science and Industry Museum
Take your event outdoors in the heart of Manchester
Bring your event to life in the Upper Yard at the Science and Industry Museum. This distinctive outdoor space offers a unique setting for summer parties, corporate celebrations, drinks receptions and networking events.
Located on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, the Upper Yard combines historic railway features, striking architecture and a contemporary outdoor setting to create a venue with a real sense of place.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed summer social, an evening reception or looking to add something extra to your conference, the Upper Yard offers an opportunity to bring people together somewhere out of the ordinary.
A unique outdoor space for corporate events
Our outdoor event packages can be tailored to suit your requirements, with options including:
- Smokehouse BBQs – bring people together over a relaxed summer menu.
- Drinks receptions – enjoy freshly crafted cocktails and refreshments in a unique outdoor setting.
- Summer socials – create an informal atmosphere with summer seating and outdoor games.
- Networking events – give guests the opportunity to connect and socialise outside the traditional event space.
- Corporate celebrations – celebrate with colleagues and clients in a setting that offers something a little different.
With a range of options available, there’s plenty of opportunity to make the space your own and create an event that reflects your organisation.
More than just an outdoor venue
The Upper Yard is part of a remarkable historic site at the heart of Manchester’s industrial story.
The Science and Industry Museum occupies the former Liverpool Road Station, the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station. Its railway heritage remains an important part of the site’s identity, with historic tracks, distinctive buildings and industrial architecture providing a backdrop unlike any other in the city.
Recent improvements to the Upper Yard have helped celebrate this heritage while creating a more accessible and welcoming outdoor environment. The landscape brings together historic features and contemporary design, offering an inviting space for guests to enjoy.
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Extend your conference outdoors
Looking to make more of your conference booking? The Upper Yard can be added to your event, giving delegates the opportunity to step outside the meeting room and enjoy a more relaxed environment.
Whether it’s post-conference drinks, an informal networking reception or a summer BBQ, extending your event into the Upper Yard is a great way to encourage conversation, create connections and make your event last beyond the final presentation.
Make your next event something different
From summer celebrations and outdoor networking to post-conference socials and evening receptions, the Upper Yard offers a distinctive setting for bringing people together.
Speak to our events team to discover the possibilities and find out more about outdoor event hire at the Science and Industry Museum.
0161 537 6904