Ivory Tower, is located in one of the oldest buildings in Preston, The Corn Exchange, Est 1822-1824. The building, originally three times the size that you see today, housed a market for all your everyday needs, providing a bustling town centre meeting point for the Preston people.
As times moved forward, the purpose of the building followed. Adapting to be remodelled as the Public Hall, a 3,300 capacity performance venue. The building played host to artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac until its doors were closed in 1972.
We pride ourselves on our family values in business, so much so that we put our heart and soul into every aspect of the venue. 4 Generations of our family work within the Ivory Tower walls to make sure that it is a success. Our passion for hospitality & creating experiences means that we work tirelessly to make sure
We care for our clients, by listening to your needs, we treat them as if they are our own and aim to create memories for your friends & families that last for years to come.
A wedding & event can mean.
When developing Ivory Tower, the aim was to produce a beautiful space which was exclusive, creative & versatile. We spent months developing designs, brands & ideas.
The outcome, a breathtaking city centre venue with a unique style.
From the floral decorated ceiling to the hand upholstered furnishings, we have handpicked every detail of the venue to create a truly unique visual experience.
Designed & decorated for the purpose to impress & entertain, our venue space can transform into any event style or theme, whilst maintaining the same grandeur.
Being a small independent team, we don’t follow guidelines. Our team thrive on stretching the classic traditions of an event & transforming your creative vision into a reality. We don’t settle for producing average events, we’re here to produce memories for you and your guests alike.
Have we sparked some questions? We always prefer to sit down and chat through any questions you have, but here are some common answers you may be looking for
We recommend a minimum of 65 people for a three-course meal, or 120 for an evening only canapes style. For party events we have a capacity of up to 400 people, there’s a lot of space to fill.
We understand that every event is unique, and while Ivory Tower venue hire costs are fairly fixed, we like to give you a tailored quote for your dream day. To find the most up-to-date pricing about your wedding or event contact us and we’ll arrange a chat and send a price list over to you.
We have a small number of on-site parking spaces that we can reserve for our special guests. Being situated in Preston City Centre there are ample parking options nearby, and the venue is easily accessible via public transport.
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