Southampton
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A city that means business, with easy access and venues that offer somthing for all size and budgets
Host Your Next Event in Historic Southampton
Welcome to Southampton - a vibrant waterfront city that blends history, innovation, and accessibility. As one of the leading destinations for domestic and international conferences, business meetings, and corporate events, Southampton offers a diverse range of venues suitable for gatherings from 2 to 2,300 delegates.
Southampton: A City That Means Business
Strategically located on the South Coast, Southampton is easily accessible by road, rail, air, and sea. The city boasts excellent transport links and a wide selection of modern and historic venues, making it ideal for hosting events across sectors including maritime, medical research, financial services, higher education, and cruise tourism. Designated a Solent Freeport in 2022, Southampton is a city of opportunity, offering a dynamic mix of arts, retail, and nightlife for delegates to enjoy beyond the boardroom. Its location just 6 minutes by train from Southampton Airport make it ideal choice for international events.
Come for an event, stay for the city
With over 3,000 hotel bedrooms, Southampton is perfectly equipped for residential conferences, business retreats, and delegate accommodation. Whether you prefer trusted international hotel brands or unique boutique stays, you'll find the right fit for your event.
Where History Meets Innovation
Southampton is home to Europe’s leading cruise terminal, and its historic port has shaped global trade and exploration. Discover venues steeped in maritime heritage – from stories of the Mayflower and Titanic to cutting-edge spaces for networking, exhibitions, and public events. Choose from cultural landmarks, sporting venues, and contemporary function rooms that offer flexibility and character for any type of event.
Experience Southampton – Your Next Conference Destination
Whether you're planning a large-scale conference, a corporate away day, or an intimate business meeting, Southampton offers the perfect blend of accessibility, accommodation, and atmosphere. Come for the event, stay for the experience.
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Meeting, Conference and Event Venues in Southampton
St Mary's Stadium
Southampton
Hampshire
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.
Voco Southampton
Southampton
Hampshire
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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How to get to Southampton
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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Travelling to Southampton by rail:
You can catch a direct service to Southampton from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, and a whole load more. Southampton Central Station is about one mile from the city centre.
Southampton Airport can be reached in around 10 minutes with regular trains running from Southampton Parkway to Southampton Central.
South Western Railway operates trains from London Waterloo to Southampton in around 1 hour 20 mins - southwesternrailway.com
Southern operates trains from London Victoria (2 hours 30 minutes), London Gatwick, and Brighton (1 hour 55 minutes) - southernrailway.com
Travelling to Southampton by road:
Southampton is located at the junction of two major motorways, the M27 and M3, with the A34 also providing links to the home counties. London is just under 80 miles away. Many Southampton venues and hotels provide free parking to their delegates; check individual websites. The city also has 40 car parks around the city centre, as well as covered car parks in the main shopping area, such as Westquay with its 4,000 spaces.
Travelling to Southampton by ferry:
Two Red Funnel ferry services operate to Southampton Town Quay from Isle of Wight taking between 25 - 60 minutes.
Travelling to Southampton by coach:
The Southampton coach station can be found on Harbour Parade, with National Express coaches also dropping off and picking up from University of Southampton and St Mary's Stadium.