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Hampshire

Home to world famous historic ships, international renowned sporting grounds, plus an array of conference venues in Hampshire, and architecturally stunning venues that create a memorable backdrop for any conference or event

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Meet in Hampshire - Countryside Elegance Just Beyond London 

Just over an hour from London, Hampshire blends rolling countryside, vibrant waterfront cities, historic market towns, and beautiful national parks - offering a refreshing alternative for meetings and events.  With excellent rail connections from London Waterloo and easy access via the M3 and M27, this diverse county provides a perfect backdrop for teams looking to step away from the capital and think differently.

 

Unique Venues with Heritage, Style and Character

Hampshire offers an impressive mix of venues, each with its own distinct personality. Whether your looking for grand stately homes, cutting-edge conference centres, waterfront event spaces or creative rural retreats, Hampshire has something to suit every brief. 

Host a unforgettable corporate dinner onboard one of the world-famous historic ships in Portsmouth, hold a modern meeting at the University of Winchester with its high tech facilities and flexible spaces, or hire a stunning 16th century Manor House at Norton Park Hotel for an exclusive use event. Whether you're planning an away day, a residential conference, a creative workshop or private celebrations, Hampshire's variety ensures you'll find a venue that exceeds expectations. 

Exceptional Value without Compromise

Compared to central London rates, Hampshire offers exceptional value for high-quality meeting and event experiences.  With competitive DDR's, excellent accommodation options, and flexible hire packages, organisers can get more for their budget - without sacrificing service, facilities or style. 

Beyond the Boardroom

Hampshire is not just a meeting location - its a place where teams can unwind, explore and connect and delegates can enjoy: 

  • Theatre and arts in Southampton

  • Premier outlet shopping in Portsmouth

  • Award-winning dining in Winchester

  • Wine tasting in local vineyards

  • Adventure activities such as paddleboarding, clay pigeon shooting, zip-lining or sailing.

  • Heritage experiences such as object handling, guided tours, after-hour visits.

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Meeting and Event Destinations in Hampshire

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Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House

Hampshire

Winchester

Take conferences and events to another level at the Norton Park Hotel. Host meetings and events in one of the 13 meeting rooms, including a stunning 16th century Manor House with its own 13 bedrooms and 17th century Barn, and enjoy outdoor team-building within the 54 acres of private countryside. Norton Park Hotel, with 164 bedrooms, offers an exceptional and highly adaptable location for all events. Located under one hour from London Heathrow and just 57 minutes by direct rail from London to nearby Winchester, the estate combines outstanding accessibility and secluded privacy.  

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National Oceonography Centre

Hampshire

Southampton

National Oceanography Centre offers bespoke, tailor-made packages to cater to the requirements of your event at this unique waterside building.


The NOC has a range of rooms and conference facilities available to hire for meetings which all feature natural daylight and access to data projectors and screens, for seminars, lectures, conferences or events. 


Close to the city centre with great transport links, the NOC has spaces to suit events of varying sizes from 10 up to 600 people. Meeting spaces range from small boardrooms, large lecture theatres to a purpose-built Marquee. Many of the rooms have flexible layouts enabling them to be used for custom purposes.

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Novotel Southampton

Hampshire

Southampton

The 4-star Novotel Southampton is in Southampton City Centre, an ideal base for business or leisure stays overlooking the historic port.


The hotel’s 5 flexible event spaces can accommodate from 10 up to 450 guests, perfect for meetings, conferences or special celebrations. The modern rooms with dedicated workspaces and free Wi-Fi make the Novotel Southampton ideal for business stays.

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St Mary's Stadium

Hampshire

Southampton

St Mary’s Stadium is the home of Southampton Football Club. The stadium’s versatile spaces, state-of-the-art facilities, expert event management, and unforgettable atmosphere make St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton the perfect venue for hosting your next event. St Mary’s Stadium offers a prime location, flexibility, professionalism, a unique atmosphere, and competitive pricing.

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Voco Southampton

Hampshire

Southampton

Host your next meeting or event in style with voco Southampton’s versatile spaces, premium amenities, and stunning maritime views — perfectly located near transport hubs for ultimate convenience. This hotel is an excellent venue for events, offering five meeting rooms with breakout areas and the Hampshire Suite, which accommodates up to 100 guests.

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Leonardo Royal Hotel

Hampshire

Southampton

Known for its character and ambience, the Leonardo Royal Hotel is ideally situated on the Southampton waterfront just five minutes by car from Southampton Port. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is one of Southampton’s largest and most convenient conference hotels. Offering 13 state-of-the-art conference and event suites accommodating up to 500 delegates. 

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Mayflower Theatre

Hampshire

Southampton

On top of their show programme, Mayflower Theatre’s suites and bars are also available for private hire. Mayflower is Southampton’s leading theatre venue for touring productions and cultural events. The Mayflower team put guests centre stage with a mix of function suites and bars that offer first-class hospitality and meeting spaces.

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Leonardo Hotel

Hampshire

Southampton

Located in the heart of the city, Leonardo Hotel Southampton offers an unbeatable combination of comfort, style, and convenience. Business travellers looking for a professional meeting space in Southampton will find a variety of options at Leonardo Hotel Southampton.

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God's House Tower

Hampshire

Southampton

God’s House Tower (GHT) is an award winning multi-purpose arts and heritage venue nestled in the heart of Southampton’s historic Old Town. GHT is also a unique hireable space housed in one of Southampton's most important historic monuments. This iconic building is perfect for intimate wedding receptions, training days, workshops, meetings, corporate events, parties, filming and photography.

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Mast Mayflower Studios

Hampshire

Southampton

Mayflower Studios is a multi-art form venue in Southampton city centre with three creative studio spaces, a café/bar area and meeting rooms. Offering a versatile choice for business events and just a 10-minute walk from Southampton Central train station and close to ample city centre parking.

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Central Hall

Hampshire

Southampton

Central Hall is one of Southampton’s leading venues, offering flexible spaces for a wide range of events. Whether you're planning a conference, comedy night, music performance, evening function, or community event, Central Hall can accommodate your needs. Our dedicated team is on hand to support you throughout your event. We offer five versatile spaces, suitable for groups as small as 4 people up to 750 in our Main Hall, which features large screen projection and high-quality sound systems.

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Ibis Southampton

Hampshire

Southampton

The ibis Southampton Centre is just a five-minute walk from Southampton Central train station. It offers a convenient location close to city centre facilities, including The Mayflower Theatre, St Mary Stadium, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Enjoy an unlimited hot and cold breakfast each morning, relax with a drink, and dine at the on-site restaurant. Refreshments are available 24 hours from the café and bar. Residents benefit from a reduced on-site parking charge of £10 per day. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is available here, all under one roof.

How to get to Hampshire

By Rail

Reading is the western terminus for the new Elizabeth Line which links directly with central London, the City and Docklands. Reading is also just 22 minutes on GWR trains from Paddington. In all, Reading is reachable directly from more than 250 locations by train.

By Road

Reading is at Junctions 10/11 of the M4 and has a direct RailAir road link with Heathrow Airport (40 minutes).

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Getting to Hampshire is easy with great transport links from around the UK by road and rail.  Hampshire is also well served by air with Southampton International Airport located in the county and quick access to other major airports such as London Heathrow and London Gatwick so arriving from abroad is so simple.

Arrive by sea either through Southampton or Portsmouth ports.

 

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