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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The D-Day Story
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Hold your meeting in the UK's only museum dedicated to D-Day with views of the historic Southsea Castle.
The Dulverton Room is a spacious, modern and well-equipped area available for hire. The room can be booked for events and functions of up to 50 people, with different setups including theatre, boardroom or horseshoe – with or without tables and chairs.
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!
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.