Red Hall Hotel in Walmersley, on the northern edge of Bury in Greater Manchester, runs conferences for up to 150 delegates in theatre layout, as well as weddings and private celebrations. It has three function suites, a restaurant called Mélange and bedrooms on site.
Seminars and company events
The hotel sells three function suites for board meetings, training days, conferences and corporate events. All three have HD projectors and Apple-compatible equipment, with iPad-controlled audio-visual systems and screen sharing through Apple TV. High-speed internet and a PA system are listed in the equipment. The hotel works with companies from Manchester, Lancashire and further afield, and it offers corporate accommodation rates for delegates who stay.
Weddings and receptions
Red Hall presents itself as a wedding venue on the edge of Ramsbottom, with countryside hills around it. It sells five packages. Classic covers a wedding breakfast with one glass of wine per guest, a three-course evening meal cooked by the hotel's chefs and a drinks package. Luxe and Elite both start at 70 guests and include two glasses of wine per guest. Twilight is based on 80 guests across the day and evening. Winter is based on 50 guests and runs from October to April. Couples who want the whole building to themselves can book exclusive use, which carries an exclusivity charge. The hotel holds open days and offers a virtual tour.
Rooms and capacities
The Holcombe Suite is the largest room. It measures 17 m by 11 m and seats 150 in theatre layout, 120 banquet style and 50 in a U-shape. The Peel Suite measures 10.8 m by 7.4 m and holds 90 in theatre layout, 50 banquet and 30 U-shape. The Haydock Suite, 6.3 m by 5.5 m, takes 50 in theatre layout, 20 banquet and 24 U-shape. For parties, the hotel also lists three private dining areas next to Mélange, a contemporary bar and restaurant with space for dancing. Private hire is offered for birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, baby showers, corporate parties and private dinners.
Accommodation
Guests can book Contemporary Double, Contemporary Deluxe Double, Accessible Double, Double, Small Double, Twin and Family rooms, plus Princess Suites. The official pages do not state how many bedrooms the hotel has, so confirm the total before planning an overnight event for a large group.
Catering
Delegate refreshments include tea and coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and a breakfast buffet, with bottled water. Lunch comes either as a cold light lunch of sandwiches, pasta and salad, or as a hot buffet. Lunch can also be arranged in Mélange. Wedding catering is prepared by the hotel's own chefs.
Getting there
The hotel stands on Manchester Road in Walmersley, Bury BL9 5NA, on the northern outskirts of Manchester. The hotel cites its motorway links and easy reach of the city centre, and describes the area as a base for visiting Blackpool, Southport and the Lake District.
