School and Group Visits and More
Welcoming Schools, Colleges, Groups and Teams
Schools and Students of all Ages
Hundreds of students from primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and community and faith groups visit our beautiful Buddhist Centre each year.
Our team has many years of experience leading group visits to explore Buddhism. Sessions usually include talks, discussions, questions and age-appropriate meditations. Each visit can be tailored to suit your curriculum needs and learning objectives.
Our two shrine rooms each have a capacity of around thirty and it may be possible to have two sessions running at the same time if needed.
We can also arrange for one of our teaching team to visit your school or college.
- Book your visit here
- More about Manchester Buddhist Centre
- Questions? Or to discuss specific topics for your visit: groupvisits@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Prices
- At Manchester Buddhist Centre: £150 for 1½ hour session; £190 for two hours
- At your school or college: £350 for a half day visit; £550 for a full day
- Online session: £150 for 1½ hour session; £190 for two hours
- If you need to cancel with less than seven days’ notice we may have to charge a cancellation fee
More information
Charging for Booked Visits
Our Centre is an independent registered charity so, unfortunately, we have to charge for guided visits to allow us to run the Centre and offer the Dharma. It may be possible to offer a lower price for schools where the charges are outside of the budget. Please get in touch.
How long a visit should we book?
For primary and special needs groups, a visit is 1½ hours is usually suitable. For secondary and adult student groups, we recommend 1½ or 2 hours.
A risk assessment document is available upon request.
What to wear
There are no clothing restrictions. We ask you to remove your shoes to enter the shrine room unless disability prevents this. You may wish to wear comfortable clothing, as you may be sitting on meditation cushions, although chairs are available too.
Lunch
Sorry, we do not have a lunch area.
Coach parking
All the car parks in the city centre have barriers so the coach will need to park in one of the larger, open car parks (for example on Rochdale Road). Dropping off outside the Centre may be difficult but it is possible on Union Street between our block and the Abel Heywood. Our Centre is well served by trams and buses and many schools use public transport to reduce their costs.
Access
Access to the building is via steps. Unfortunately we do not have ramped access. Please contact us in advance to discuss any specific access requirements so we can support your visit.
Meditation at Work
Team Sessions with Heart
The Buddhist Centre offers a range of options for local businesses and other organisations interested in bringing an approach of mindfulness and positivity to their work. Small and medium sized teams may wish to come to us – an attractive, affordable location right in the heart of Manchester. Or we can come to you, if that would work better. We can, at its simplest, offer meeting space with a little extra, right through to a complete tailor-made programme.
A package to suit your workplace
Typical packages are for full or half days and are led by a team of experienced teachers and facilitators, working with you on your requirements. We also offer shorter sessions on two themes – Cultivating Awareness and Cultivating Positivity. These include a practical introduction to meditation, with a focus on the part it can play in our daily lives.
Typical prices
Pricing varies with different packages but usually start at around £250 for a half day here at our Centre, and £150 for a one-hour session at your premises. Special rates for charities and voluntary groups may be possible.
Get in touch
- Please contact the Business Outreach Team at info@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Track record
Previous satisfied customers include the Albert Kennedy Trust, Big Life Centres, the Co-Op Group, Great Places Housing, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Selfridges.
Room Hire
Beautiful Rooms in a Central Location
If you’re looking for a place to hold your team meeting, then our library and meeting room could just be the place for you. Located in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, we are well known for our friendly and attentive service. We are easily accessible from two train stations, with tram, bus and car parks close by. If you’d like to come and look at our rooms and facilities, just ask. Special rates for charities and voluntary groups may be possible – get in touch.
More information and booking
Contact us on info@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Library – seats six to ten
- One hour – £36
- Half day – £100
- Full day – £189
Conference table for eight to ten people or a semi-circle of chairs with small table for ten people
Meeting room – seats eight to nine
Circle of five lounge chairs and two settees
- One hour – £29
- Half day – £74
- Full day – £131
Included in the cost
Wireless internet access, suitable wall for projection, water and biscuits, flipchart
Extras
Use of tea and coffee making facilities on ground floor, with good range of tea, coffee, milk, herbal infusions and so on.
- £2 per person per half day
- £3 per person per day
Cancellation policy
- Within 7 days of booking date, half agreed cost
- Within 14 days of booking date, £30
- Outside 14 days of booking date, no charge
Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner Street
Northern Quarter, M4 1DZ : Map
info@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
0161 834 9232
Charity registration number: 514937
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Opening Times:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 3pmSaturday 10.30am - 2.30pm
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