Unlock the power of history with exclusive venue hire just over the water from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Explosion Museum is home to an impressive collection of artefacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that showcase the bravery and ingenuity of the past.

Set in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the Mary Rose museum is an unique venue that will make any occasion unforgettable. All venue hire includes museum entry for you and your guests. Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand from the moment you book until the last guests leave. We are delighted to help, advise and ensure your day goes smoothly.

The iconic Spinnaker Tower stands at a soaring 170 metres tall, offering awe-inspiring 23-mile views over Portsmouth, the Solent and beyond. A spectacular venue for events, the Tower is available to hire for dinners, receptions, conferences, meetings & training.

Southsea Castle is the ideal venue for an event in a fantastic historic setting by the sea. Castle Keep - offers direct access onto the castle ramparts with views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and is ideal for smaller intimate events, maximum capacity of 60 persons. Castle Marquee - the on-site marquee has its own bar, maximum capacity of 200 persons, 120 seated. The Courtyard - the castle's on-site restaurant provides all catering options for food and drink across the site and also has indoor and outdoor seating including a roof top bar on the castle ramparts.

If you're looking for modern conference spaces in Portsmouth, our facilities are just the ticket. With two modern meeting rooms for boardroom-style gatherings, we'll set you up with free Wi-Fi and an OHP, should you need one.

Annually, we host up to 80,000 delegates across 400 events, including conferences, meetings, training, team building, dinners, and receptions. Portsmouth's Guildhall enjoys a unique location in the heart of the city. Amenities included: Easy access by road, rail and bus Car parking nearby Flexible space Catering on-site In-house technical support Corporate hospitality opportunities Excellent value for money Short walk to hotels and attractions We've hosted world-class events for 125 years. We ensure every detail of your event is meticulously planned and executed from beginning to end.

At Farnborough International, we aim to provide a global stage for your business where a history rich in pioneering visionaries meets with cutting edge innovation. With 150 years of combined experience, our venue team works alongside the talented operations team who use their expertise to organise, run and deliver the world famous airshow, attracting 100,000 trade and public visitors biennially. We have been operating events in Hall 5 for over a decade and have expanded into the impressive 20,000sqm Hall 1 which has seen a plethora of world-class events since opening in 2018.

The Queens Hotel has a range of versatile event spaces which are available for private hire. From board meetings to conferences, our dedicated events team will work with you to provide the perfect solution to your business needs. With a central location and onsite car parking, we offer convenience as well as the wow factor.

Located between Southampton and Portsmouth off of J9 of the M27. 117 bedroom Spa hotel with full spa facilities including 8 treatment rooms, 13 meeting rooms, Al Fresco dining on FYR Grill and Meadow Bar, 54 bedroom Lodge adjacent with Parsons Collar Pub. Internal and external team building spaces.

The pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet, HMS Warrior offers an iconic and unforgettable backdrop for your event. Launched in 1860, her timber frame tells over 150 years of history and is awaiting your occasion to become part of it. HMS Warrior has spaces perfect for a variety of occasions from weddings and private dining through to corporate hire from 20 to 240 guests.

With capacity for up to 100, the Princess Royal Gallery at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard boasts spectacular views of both HMS Victory and across Portsmouth Harbour. The space comes complete with historic naval objects and paintings as points of interest for your guests. Opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, this venue offers a large flexible space that can accommodate meetings, conferences, receptions and private dinners during both during the day and evening.

Housed in the magnificent Boathouse No.6 in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Action Stations offers a wide range of facilities for conference and event organisers. The combination of a spacious auditorium, Horizon Suite and open plan first floor make it a truly unique and versatile venue. The 275 seated auditorium and 100 seated Horizon suite both come complete with video conferencing systems, perfect for hybrid events. Both spaces also feature full sound system, radio microphones and lectern. Clients can opt to add on the open plan first floor as a networking or exhibition space.

With 21 meeting rooms, 72 bedrooms and 35 acres of grounds, The Elvetham is just half an hour from London Heathrow and just 3 minutes from the nearest mainline station.  Providing a secluded, inspiration backdrop for any business event, with elegant events space from the library to the oak room, gated grounds ideal for outdoor team building, and complimentary super-fast WiFi, The Elvetham offers modern connectivity combined with the elegant surroundings of a listed Victorian building.

21 meeting rooms | Up to 200 delegates | 72 bedrooms

The Grand Harbour Hotel is positioned right in Southampton's vibrant city centre; you'll find our Serenity Spa, our Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill and temptingly cosy rooms.  Changes made at the hotel help both residents & day to day operations contribute towards a more sustainable future.  These include:-

• Heating & power at the hotel is resourced sustainably by a geothermal well, through the district heating scheme

• The removal of paper cups from the spa and leisure club.  Leisure members can now purchase thermal mugs from the hotel or bring their own in

• Make it green for guest bedrooms! Reward yourself with a £5.00 credit for each night you decline housekeeping services and help us conserve natural resources

• Effective management of air conditioning

• Efficient waste management and recycling

Finally a venue run by people like you! Sophie Grenville Baring spent many years as a meeting facilitator and management consultant, always searching for the ideal place to host her next workshop, strategy meeting or leadership off-site. As a result, she’s made sure her own venues offer that elusive combination of efficiency and inspiration that really helps focus conversations. Both Abbotstone Barn (a specifically designed off-site space) and The Grange Hampshire (a semi-derelict neo-classical mansion with a plush 590-seat auditorium and its own vineyard) have access to fabulous untrammelled countryside, cottages for overnight stays, and a farmhouse with drawing rooms and a sturdy kitchen table for breakout sessions by the AGA.  The in-house caterer specialises in generous, unfussy food made from locally-sourced ingredients, rustling up anything from a vibrant salad, soup and sandwich lunch to a proper afternoon tea, delicious three-course dinner, or delicate canapés to go with the estate’s own sparkling wine. 

The team offer a range of team-building exercises grounded in the heritage of the estate and its sustainable focus

You need not venture far from the capital to discover a prestigious country house nestled in 141,000 acres of the New Forest National Park. The Montagu Arms Hotel is a peaceful exclusive use event venue located just 25 minutes from Southampton Airport.  Rated by The Telegraph as one of the New Forest’s top 10 hotels, The Montagu Arms is sophisticated and brings together flexible meeting spaces with a relaxed yet productive environment.  The award winning Terrace Restaurant overlooks a beautiful secluded country garden, offers specially created corporate menu's designed by Executive Chef Matthew Tomkinson using local produce.

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3 meeting spaces | Up to 60 delegates | 6 Bedrooms

University of Winchester is split across two campuses, offering a wide range of facilities within close proximity to the Winchester city centre. From the modern facilities at The King Alfred Campus to the Victorian charm of the West Downs Campus. With over 70 fully equipped meeting and lecture rooms seating 6-308, all with state of the art AV equipment, the campuses can cater for a variety of different event requirements.

There can be few more evocative venues for your event than Winchester Cathedral. Why not treat your team to a meeting with a difference with our corporate event services. Five different meeting spaces allow the team to put together a bespoke event package to suit a wide range of budgets.

The magnificent Victorian building is one of the largest and most flexible meeting room, conference and banqueting spaces in Hampshire. With 14 flexible venue spaces, the Guildhall can accommodate up to 800 delegates. Located in the City Centre this venue is perfectly located for delegates travelling by car, bus, train, coach and even air.

Built in 1715, the original Hotel du Vin has been lovingly reinvented in all its Queen Anne glory, as a grand but informal place to rest, to play, and of course, to work. And your business can use it to develop its own strategic blueprint, or as a great place to meet and entertain clients or colleagues. So, whether you’re planning a boardroom meeting, seminar or training day – or just want to say thanks to your favourite clients in style – our spaces provide the perfect backdrop. Choose from a range of flexible packages and great dining options. Plus you can have free wi-fi, the tuck shop selection of sweets, pads, pencils and audio visual equipment

Unique and stylish venue ideally suited to business meetings, corporate events and conferences set in the beautiful Test Valley near Romsey.  This beautifully restored rustic barn is full of features to make the perfect backdrop for your event nestling a short distance from the River Test.

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Maximum Capacity 150 delegates

The 5* Lainston House, just north of Winchester is a stunning choice for a corporate event. Within 50 individually designed rooms and suites, eight meeting rooms filled with bright daylight including a 17th century barn complete with private terrace and  fine dining 3 AA rosette restaurant you are ensure to impress your delegates. The is great selection of ways unwind  after a busy working day including a drinks in the kitchen garden, a falconry experience and owl walks. You can even make the most of SEASON cookery school. onsite

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Travel Info: Under an hour direct train from London Waterloo, followed by 10 min taxi transfer.  Nearest train station is Winchester,  1 hour from London Heathrow or 25 mins from Southampton Airport by car.  Helipad available.

Once the home of Sir Henry Seymour, brother of Henry VIII's third wife, Marwell Hall takes centre stage at the award winning Marwell Zoo.  With three beautifully decorated spaces of varying sizes, some retaining links to their Tudor past, this venue enables you to combine history and heritage with fun team building experiences for your delegates to enjoy.  Alongside our conference packages we offer various exciting additional activities including sunset safaris, explorer trails and team building games.  Booking your event with us carries a range of added benefits. These include entrance to the zoo, unlimited free parking, organiser loyalty scheme and complimentary Wi-Fi.

A stunning grade II listed 4-star hotel located in the heart of Southampton – offering a modern and contemporary feel, while retaining its traditional appeal. Situated in the heart of the city, Mercure Dolphin Hotel is the oldest hotel in Southampton and is steeped in tradition and packed full of character and history. The hotel offers guests a truly memorable experience. The hotel has two meeting rooms which both offer tonnes of natural daylight and are of a good size with high ceilings, providing the perfect venue for any meeting or event.

Based in The New Forest , located close to both Hampshire & Dorset, New Forest Activities have a wealth of experience in delivering the perfect team building event and all within stunning backdrop of this famous National Park.

New Forest Activities will work with you to understand your aims and objectives and ensure they create a bespoke programme to ensure you get your required objectives. New Forest Activities work closely with a number of Hotels and venues both inside and outside of The New Forest National Park.  They can help with all aspects of your event or booking, just let them know how and they can do the work for you.

Oakley Hall Hotel is set amongst 315 acres of striking North Hampshire countryside and has a choice of seven beautifully elegant rooms that exude the character and charm you would expect of a period country property, but combined with all mod cons such as air conditioning and complimentary high speed Wi-Fi. Rooms can be set out to best suit your particular needs, accommodating meetings for  a minimum of 6 delegates right up to 400 guests in the garden Pavillion. – perfect for meetings, small conferences, training sessions and corporate events. Our luxury Garden Pavilion has its own private terrace and can accommodate up to 400 people, ideal for large parties and staff conferences.
 

Located in The New Forest National Park and set in 40 acres of private grounds, Rhinefield House is a magnificent Country House situated 15 minutes from the M27, with a purpose built conference facility and flexible private dining areas to choose from.

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Maximum Capacity 160 delegates | 50 Bedrooms

Can cater for up to 60 delegates after 5pm

If you are looking for a venue at the heart of Southampton to provide a unique backdrop to a conference or event, then look no further than SeaCity Museum. With its original design and large, airy rooms including a glass-roofed atrium, SeaCity Museum is spectacular both during the day and at night. The nature of the venue means that it can cater for large numbers and can even allow guests to browse the interactive SeaCity Museum as part of their visit, giving events that extra wow-factor.

Winner of Best Conference Venue at the inaugural CN Academic Venue Awards, Solent Conference Centre is the ideal venue for your event. The innovative Spark building provides interactive spaces for meetings and events. The attention-grabbing atrium provides a genuine ‘wow’ factor, hosting large exhibitions, conferences and dinners for up to 300 guests. With a variety of event spaces ranging from meeting rooms and conference suites to lecture theatres, Solent Conference Centre is the perfect venue solution.

Southampton City Art Gallery can be hired for weddings, civil ceremonies, drinks receptions and much more. Our exquisite paintings and sculptures provide the perfect backdrop for wedding couples and corporate clients seeking a unique venue within the city centre. Seating can be provided for up to 120 people, and our in house catering team will work with you to create bespoke menus, tailored specifically to suit the needs of your wedding or function.