1. The Gallery is available for hire at the following times and prices excluding VAT at 17.5% : NO CHARGE FOR VAT if the event is FREE and not selling anything - i.e. talk etc.

Monday - Friday

Morning 9-00am to 1-00pm £30.00
Afternoon 1-00pm to 5-00pm £30.00 
Evening 5-00pm to 11-00pm £35.00 

Saturday & Sunday

Morning 9-00am to 1-00pm £36.00
Afternoon 1-00pm to 5-00pm £36.00 
Evening 5-00pm to 11-00pm £53.00 

These charges include the services of the caretaker but do not include the use of the kitchen for which the following additional prices apply:

Hot Drinks £9.00 
Cold Buffets £20.00 
Hot Meals £45.00 

Set Up Fee

If access is required to the Art Gallery to set up prior to an event outside the above times then the following charges apply:

Weekdays £8 per hour or part of an hour

Saturday & Sunday £9.50 per hour or part of an hour

Access to the patio and gardens is not permitted unless by prior arrangement with the Curator. If you have permission to use the patio and gardens please supervise children closely due to our proximity to the canal.

2. As a result of new legislation, under the ‘Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995, it is compulsory for any group holding an event in the Gallery, where food and drink are to be served, to have one member who holds a current Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. It will be the responsibility of the hirer on the day to ensure compliance with the Food Hygiene Regulations.

3. The Gallery will provide bin liners, pedal bin and cleaning materials. The hirer is responsible for leaving the Art Gallery and kitchen clean, draining the boilers and removing from the premises anything brought in, including packaging and empty bottles (there is a bottle bank in the Museum car park). Should there be any excessive cleaning required as a result of your function an extra charge will be made. (This cleaning charge also applies to the patio/gardens – see also notes 1 and 7).

4. The hirer is responsible for notifying the curator of, and shall at their own expense, make good any damage or loss caused to the Gallery, Museum or kitchen or gardens.

5. Evening events must finish, and the building be vacated by 11-00pm to comply with our entertainment licence.

6. The Museum is not licensed for alcohol so an occasional licence is required for all events where alcohol is sold. The hirer is responsible for obtaining the licence.

7. Smoking is not permitted in the Gallery or on the patio/gardens. The use of candles is not permitted.

8. The maximum number of guests shall not exceed 100 people.  We can seat 78 people for a meal.  These restrictions are necessary to comply with the Fire Regulations and in no circumstances shall the numbers exceed the figures quoted.

9. A £12.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required at the time of booking and the balance is payable on the day of the event at the latest. Cancellation of an event requires 7 days notice. After 7 days 50% of total amount payable will be charged.

10. In the event of an emergency there is a telephone box outside the Museum, which should be used to contact the emergency services (999 or 112 for Fire, Police or Ambulance). Greater Manchester Police 0161 872 5050.  ADT will also contact the Fire Brigade.

11. Fire escapes are located as follows:

a. Museum entrance to car park
b. Kitchen and Gallery down ramp to yard and High Street, then to car park

The assembly point is the grassed bank next to the canal.

Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are located by the kitchen door
Organisers are advised to make themselves familiar with the position of fire exits, fire-fighting equipment and escape routes.
Please ask the Caretaker or Museum staff for details.

12. There is disabled access to the Art Gallery in the form of a chair lift but access to the Museum is by stairs.

13. The hirer shall ensure that no decorations, notices or direction signs are affixed without the consent of the Curator.

14. Please note that the public will require access to the Art Gallery exhibitions during normal Museum opening hours.
Easter- October Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm
November – Easter Monday – Sunday 1pm – 4pm;

15. These regulations should be read in conjunction with the attached booking form. The hirer should retain the Conditions of Hire, and the completed form returned to the Museum.

16. The person nominated on the booking form will be held responsible for the premises and the safety of all guests during the hire period.

FILL IN OUR CONTACT FORM TO HIRE A ROOM

Telephone 01457 874093 Fax 01457 870336

PLEASE ENSURE THAT CLEAR ACCESS TO THE FIRE EXITS IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES