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The Ashcroft, functioning prominently as Whitworth's civic hall and premier regional events center on Market Street, stands as a highly versatile community and corporate venue located within the foothills of the Pennines just north of Rochdale. Rebuilt completely into a state-of-the-art facility following a major fire in 2003, the property was renamed in honor of Christine Ashcroft and operates today under the professional management of the Rossendale Leisure Trust. Combining modern hospitality infrastructure with scenic, rolling countryside backdrops, the venue serves as a major hub for business conferences, professional training seminars, boxing events, community markets, and elegant wedding receptions. Located a mere thirty minutes from central Manchester, it delivers superb regional accessibility along with sixty free on-site public parking spaces and comprehensive wheelchair access throughout. The dedicated events team specializes in providing tailored delegate room configurations, advanced multimedia services, and flexible in-house catering packages. Its unique position under the same roof as the Whitworth Town Council reflects its deep roots in regional operations, ensuring flawless execution for local businesses and corporate planners seeking a high-performance, distraction-free environment with exceptional service standards.
The Main Hall serves as the principal event theater, showcasing a built-in entertainment stage, a premium lighting rig, an advanced sound system, and a six-meter visual projector screen. Perfect for grand corporate conferences, theatrical performances, boxing matches, and elegant wedding receptions, this expansive room handles up to 250 guests.
The Lounge provides a bright, intimate setting tailored for smaller corporate meetings, collaborative workshops, training seminars, and private celebratory social dinners. Equipped with contemporary furnishings and private bar access options, this multi-functional room offers absolute flexibility, comfortably accommodating up to 50 guests.
The Mayoral Chamber delivers a highly private, sophisticated environment specifically licensed for civil marriage ceremonies, high-level executive briefings, and confidential boardroom committee summits. Featuring elegant, formal decor and integrated multimedia setups, this quiet room ensures total focus and absolute professional confidentiality for 12 guests.
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