Meeting & Event Venues in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth

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The city is recognised nationally and internationally as a leading and dynamic conference city, combining a seaside location with a vibrant city atmosphere.

The  South Coast’s Great Waterfront City offers a great mixture of heritage, culture, and modern venues.

Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant city, offering a fantastic blend of modern and traditional venues. From the towering heights of the Spinnaker Tower to world famous historic ships; fortifications including Henry VIII’s Southsea Castle; majestic theatres and museums; and the stunning Portsmouth Guildhall. The diverse array of venues is what makes Portsmouth a unique meeting destination.

Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, its compact size means getting around is easy on foot and with direct train links from London Waterloo, Portsmouth can be reached in just 90 minutes.  The last train stop on the line, its not easy to miss, and with over 2,600 hotel bed spaces, its a ideal location for a residential team get away by the sea.  

 

Portsmouth's array of unique and historic venues make it a must, if history and stories are important to your next event.

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Conference and Event Venues in Portsmouth

Action Stations

Portsmouth

Hampshire

Sports Stadium

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

Sports Stadium

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.

HMS Warrior

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

National Museum of the Royal Navy Galleries

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth

Hampshire

Sports Stadium

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.

Princess Royal Gallery

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

Royal Maritime Hotel

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

Solent Hotel and Spa

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Hampshire

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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.

The Mary Rose Museum

Portsmouth

Hampshire

Sports Stadium

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 Queens Hotel Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Hampshire

Sports Stadium

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.

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.

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