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.

Built in 1795, Oakley Hall has a distinguished and fascinating past. The author Jane Austen was a friend of the Bramston family – the then owners – she was a frequent visitor to Oakley Hall and it is mentioned fondly in Austen’s letters to her sister Cassandra.  The 18th Century Georgian manor house is a beautifully contemporary and elegant venue, with 8 stunning function spaces illuminated by striking chandeliers and 50 luxurious bedrooms including the charming Garden Cottage.

Adjoining Oakley Hall’s splendid Grade II listed Manor house, the stunning Garden Pavilion has recently opened.  One of Hampshire’s finest, most glamorous yet versatile conference and function spaces, it is capable of varying configurations, with a day conferencing capacity of 400 delegates.

Now home to the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire is in a conservation area and records show there was a mill on the site as far back as 903 AD. Bank note paper for the Bank of England was produced here from the early 1720s all the way through to the  1960s. As well as the iconic glasshouses, there are 3 listed buildings on the site, one of which – the Entrance Hall - can be used as an event space.

Situated only 60 miles from London and less than an hour by direct train from London Waterloo – it is a versatile and unique space suitable for corporate events and meetings, private parties, and intimate gatherings.

As the home of all Bombay Sapphire gin, we include within our competitive delegate rate an experience at the distillery and a complimentary cocktail.

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.

Whether you are looking to host a medieval banquet for up to 100 in our stunning Vicars Hall, or a networking drinks reception in the beautiful eastern arm of the cathedral, flooded with natural daylight through the floor to ceiling arched windows, Chichester Cathedral has a host of historic spaces available for hire.   Host your next Gala dinner, concert or event in the cathedral nave and wow your delegates from start to finish.  This 900 year old Cathedral combines the unique architecture from its early life,, alongside world famous contemporary artworks.  At your request we can cater for all tastes when it comes to food, choose from working lunches to full three course dining - whatever suits your business needs.

With its two unique venues, Hever Castle is a beautiful choice for your next meeting or event.   The private Astor Wing was added to the castle in 1904 and provides an impressive Tudor style meeting or event space for up to 60 delegates, with 28 five star bedrooms.  Steeped in history the space has state of the art audio visual equipment and is ideal for a private meeting or dining experience, exclusive use residential stays’ and celebrations. The Guthrie Pavilion can be found in the castle's Italian Garden, combining a peaceful retreat with a contemporary space for up to 200. With a championship golf course and well-being centre. swimming pool and outdoor space for activities, Hever Castle offers delegates history and heritage, inspiration and rejuvenation  in abundance.