Hire our space for meetings, workshops and events

Looking for a unique venue for hire in central Rochdale? Our Learning loft is a versatile space located on the second floor of our historic building, once used by the Rochdale Pioneers to educate their members. Perfect for meetings, workshops, training sessions, and events - this room is available to hire Monday to Saturday, from as little as one hour to a full week.

We are delighted to be featured on the new directory for creatives  https://www.rochdalecreates.co.uk/

Offering our building for hire in this way as a vital source of income for the Co-operative Heritage Trust. Small charities like ours receive no government funding and we need to find new ways to protect and share our co-operative heritage.  

To hire this unique space - just contact [email protected] for more information and a booking form

Capacity by layout style

Boardroom - 30 

Classroom - 30

Cabaret seating - 30

Lecture seating - 50

Prices and Hire Information:

Download our Room Hire Brochure here.

We offer a reduced rate for registered charities booking with us.

Early access (before 9 am) and evening events (after 4 pm) will incur an additional charge for staffing/cleaning.

What's included

For groups booking a half-day (four hours) or full-day (9 am - 4 pm) hire, we include an introductory talk about the building and the heritage of the co-operative movement for up to 20 people. 

We can provide flipcharts, pens, tea and coffee facilities and high quality projection and audio equipment for presentations (please request when booking).

Catering

We are happy for booking groups to arrange catering to be brought to the site and we have some recommended local suppliers. If you would like us to arrange provision for a breakfast meeting, please contact us about this as well as with any allergy requirements in advance.

*Please be aware that bookings at Rochdale Pioneers Museum are accepted at the discretion of the Managing Authority within the terms of the Equalities Act 

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