Portsmouth

Looking to hold your next conference or event in Portsmouth, Hampshire?

The naval city of Portsmouth has a wide selection of meeting & conference venues, all within easy reach of the city centre. There is also an excellent choice of large hotel chains for delegates to stay in. These include well known names such as the Marriott, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Best Western hotels, as well as smaller, independent brands.

The city is served by two busy railway stations, one located in the city centre and the other at Portsmouth Harbour. There are also regular ferry services from the port and cars can access the city via the M275 motorway.

Once in the city, step back in time at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard where you are greeted by Britain’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship HMS Warrior, or climb aboard Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory or learn about the history of Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose. Nearby sits the iconic 170 metre Spinnaker Tower and popular outlet shopping centre Gunwharf Quays. In the evening this area comes alive with bustling waterfront restaurants, vibrant nightclubs and trendy bars. Sit and soak up the scenery with a cold drink and delicious local seafood or see the latest Hollywood movie at the 14 screen multi-plex cinema.

Portsmouth’s business sector is growing, with companies such as IBM UK, Capita, Zurich and Astrium heading up offices in and around the city.

For more information on things to do and see please visit Visit Hampshire.

Venue Name Location Bedrooms Capacity
Emirates Spinnaker TowerPortsmouth-50
Holiday Inn FarehamFareham130140
Jury’s Inn SouthamptonSouthampton270120
Portsmouth GuildhallPortsmouth-2009
Portsmouth Marriott HotelPortsmouth174350
Queens Hotel PortsmouthPortsmouth72250
Royal Armouries Fort NelsonFareham-80