Portsmouth
MEET Portsmouth
A city that combines a seaside location with a vibrant city atmosphere and some very unique venues
Meet in Portsmouth - The South Coast's Great Waterfront City
Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant city on the south coast, offering a fantastic blend of heritage, culture, and modern venues. Known as the UK's only island city, Portsmouth is compact, walkable, and easily accessible - just 90 minutes by direct train from London Waterloo.
Historic & Iconic Venues by the Sea
From the towering heights of the Spinnaker Tower to world-famous historic ships at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the city is rich in maritime history and architectural grandeur. Book your next event in Portsmouth and discover fortifications including Henry VIII’s Southsea Castle, world-famous museums like The D-Day Story, inspiring galleries, and the impressive Portsmouth Guildhall, ideal for large-scale events, networking drinks, and private dinners. Whether you're planning a conference, team away day, or corporate celebration, Portsmouth offers a diverse range of venues that combine tradition with innovation.
Value, Convenience, and Inspirational
As the final stop on the train from London, Portsmouth is hard to miss and easy to love. The city offers excellent value for meetings and events with competitive rates and high-quality service. With over 2,600 hotel bedrooms, it is also an ideal location for a residential team getaway or a bleisure stay by the sea. With big brand hotels like the Holiday Inn and Village Hotels, you can easily stay at your regular favourite, and most are within easy walking distance of one of three train stations that serve the city - Fratton, Portsmouth and Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.
Portsmouth's array of unique and historic venues makes it a must for events that aim to inspire and connect.
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Portsmouth Venue Guide
Conference and Event Venues in Portsmouth, Hampshire
The Mary Rose Museum
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Set in the heart of the Historic Dockyard, the Mary Rose Museum is a unique venue which will make any occasion unforgettable. All venue hire includes museum entry for you and your guests. We can host drinks receptions, dining options and meetings & away days, party like it's 1511!
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.
Village Hotel Club Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
We are just off the M27 in a quiet part of the city, near Lakeside North Harbour. The vibrant city centre is just a couple of miles away. Or if you plan to head further afield, the hotel is less than 10 minutes from the ferry terminal. At the hotel, you will find everything you need for a great stay and more - a cool pool and huge gym - a buzzing Pub and Grill with great food, ice cold beers and big screen live sport - and Starbucks Coffee Shop and VWorks coworking space. With everything under one roof you will not want to leave.
Location of Meetings, Conference, and Event Spaces in Portsmouth
How to get to Portsmouth
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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By Rail:
You can catch a direct service to Portsmouth from London, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Southampton, Winchester, Bath and a whole load more.
You can also get a direct train to Gatwick Airport, whilst a rail and coach service to Heathrow Airport operates via Woking. Southampton Airport can be reached in under 50 minutes.
To book rail travel on South Western Railway, head to southwesternrailway.com
By Road:
Portsmouth enjoys excellent road connections; the A3(M) puts London only one and a half hours away, and the M27/A27 connects the city with Britain's motorway network.
Drivers heading into the city from Southampton, Bournemouth and the west will approach via the M27. From here, take Junction 12, for the M275 - which will take you right into the heart of the city. From here you can follow signs to Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Fratton Park, the Isle of Wight Ferries, the Seafront and beyond.
Those heading in from Chichester, Brighton and the east can also head down the M275, or may alternatively wish to try the A2030, or the Eastern Road. Whilst this comes to an end across the other side of the city from the ferry port, Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays, it's a popular route into Central Southsea and the Seafront.
