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INSPIRATIONAL MEETING AND EVENT VENUES ACROSS SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Home to some of the country's most iconic and unique venues.
Hampshire: Experience England at its finest...
Bordering Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, and West Sussex, Hampshire boasts 1,400 square miles of stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and exciting urban culture. From the rolling green hills of the South Downs National Park in the east to the pebbled shores of the Solent in the south, the county is diverse and unlike any other.
Hampshire’s excellent transport links make it extremely accessible from other parts of the country. Within easy commuting distance of London, the region benefits from excellent rail networks, motorways, busy commercial ports and two airports. It is also the only place in the country accessible to the Isle of Wight by ferry.
Whether you are searching for a rural retreat or the convenience of a city centre location, there are plenty of venue choices to suit your business needs. From quality hotels to barn conversions and state-of-the-art museum space, Hampshire has it all.
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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Portsmouth University meeting venues and function rooms are located in an array of modern and historical venues across the campus. With spaces to host up to 1,000 delegates in the conference venues, and with most function rooms welcoming up to 300 guests these are a perfect choice for dinners, receptions and meetings.
Most venues are fully accessible, and have free WiFi and the latest audio-visual facilities. With a choice of over 150 venues across the university, including small meeting venues for 20 people to large lecture theatres, these centrally located venues are an ideal choice for those looking for any sized event.
Royal Maritime Hotel
Portsmouth
Hampshire
The Royal Maritime Hotel is a fully functional hotel and conference centre. With 90 guests rooms, many now renovated, and several banquet and function rooms the hotel can host up to 400 persons for conferences, meetings, weddings, parties and gala events. The venue is versatile with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and a dedicated event planner who will work with you to ensure that your event is a success.
Paultons Park
Southampton
Hampshire
Within easy access of the M27 and with ample free parking on site, Paultons Park is the ideal venue for a great company event. Bring the team for an away day with a twist – whether it is meeting space, park access or a bit of both; we have packages to suit all budgets and client needs! If you are looking to reward your employees then our family day or exclusive hire packages are a great way to socialise and celebrate company achievements! From 4 – 4000; holding a corporate event at the UK’s number one Theme Park is Seriously Fun Business!
National Museum of the Royal Navy Galleries
Portsmouth
Hampshire
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has 3 truly unique gallery spaces, ideal for corporate events, reception drinks, conferences and private dining experiences. Storehouse 11, home to the Nelson and Princess Royal Galleries, is steeped in naval heritage fully equipped with modern audiovisual equipment this is the perfect location for corporate events and meetings.
Action Stations
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
The Mary Rose Museum
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Ibis Portsmouth Centre
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Portsmouth Guildhall
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Farnborough
Hampshire
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 Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Solent Hotel and Spa
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Located at Junction 9 of the M27, in-between Southampton and Portsmouth and just five miles from Southampton airport this 117 bedroom Spa hotel with full spa facilities is the ideal solution for a meeting or corporate event. With 13 meeting rooms, and Al Fresco dining on FYR Grill and Meadow Bar, 54 bedroom Lodge adjacent with Parsons Collar Pub. its boast excellent internal and external team building spaces.
HMS Warrior
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Princess Royal Gallery
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester
Hampshire
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.
Winchester Guildhall
Winchester
Hampshire
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.
Hotel du Vin - Winchester
Winchester
Hampshire
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
Lainston House
Winchester
Hampshire
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
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.
Mercure Dolphin Hotel
Southampton
Hampshire
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.
Oakley Hall Hotel
Basingstoke
Hampshire
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.
Rhinefield House Hotel
New Forest
Hampshire
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.
Maximum Capacity 160 delegates | 50 Bedrooms
SeaCity Museum
Southampton city centre
Hampshire
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.
Southampton City Art Gallery
Southampton city centre
Hampshire
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.
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery
Near Winchester
Hampshire
Bombay Sapphire Gin distillery is a versatile and unique event space suitable for corporate events and meetings, private parties, and intimate gatherings. As the home of all Bombay Sapphire gin, they include within our competitive delegate rate an experience at the distillery and a complimentary cocktail.. Their flagship events space, the Gallery, can seat up to 200 people (theatre style), and can also hold Masterclasses for up to 30 guests at a time. The spacious Mill Bar and Terrace has both indoor and outdoor seating along the River Test, making it an ideal setting for social or networking events.
Burley Manor Hotel
New Forest
Hampshire
Burley Manor Hotel is set in the heart of the New Forest and is an ideal country retreat. Burley Manor’s 800 year old estate boasts two rustic barns, 8-acres for on-site team building, stunning Mediterranean food, 40 boutique rooms and beautiful wellbeing treatment centre. The superbly converted barns are simple, yet quirky with a rustic country feel, perfect for relaxed informal gatherings or lavish formal dinners. With lots of natural light and uncovered rustic oak-tables, the event spaces lend themselves perfectly for any kind of meeting, brainstorming session or training day from between 4 and 120 people.
God's House Tower
Southampton
Hampshire
God's House Tower is one of Southampton’s newest hire spaces, and a unique venue in one of the city’s most important historic monuments. Standing at the entrance to Southampton's Old Town, this 700 year old building has been renovated to create a new arts and heritage centre which can be hired exclusively for corporate events, parties, launches and meetings, or on a room-by-room basis. With four events spaces available set in the heart of the city it is situated just 20 minutes walk from Southampton's train station.
Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl
Southampton
Hampshire
Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl is a stunning, modern hotel located at the home of Hampshire Cricket. The striking property exudes a sense of occasion, boasting spectacular views across the iconic Utilita Bowl cricket stadium and ground. Benefit from our multiply outdoor event spaces including the terraces for your next corporate BBQ or networking evening or Boundary Lakes, the venue’s 18-hole golf course for a corporate golf day or business/sales tool. The nursery pitch, offers an ideal space for hosting a corporate event or the large indoor cricket school a sporting team building event. The Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl offers both flexibility to meet your bespoke requirements and connects you to unforgettable experiences time and time again. Always guaranteeing great service, fantastic accommodation and a complete resort experience. With Cricket, golf and team building facilities this is more than a hotel!
Holiday Inn - Winchester
Winchester
Hampshire
Holiday Inn Winchester offers a tranquil and easily accessible location setting it apart from other venues. Stylish and fully equipped conference & meeting rooms, these are some of the best conference facilities Winchester has to offer. Catering for up to 250 delegates the hotel can offer all events from team building, private dining, seminars, training, interviews, product launches, board meetings and Christmas parties.