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Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2TA

Conference centre
·Hotel
·Training centre
·200 attendees
·166 bedrooms
·12 meeting rooms

Choose the Holiday Inn Portsmouth hotel for comfort and a great location close to historic naval sights. Check in to our uncluttered Lobby manned by friendly staff. The Holiday Inn Portsmouth hotel is a dockside walk from restaurants and shops at Gunwharf Quays, and minutes from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We are only a 5-minute taxi ride to Portsmouth and Southsea station for trains to London Waterloo. Southampton Airport is 22 miles away, and the hotel has car parking. Our dedicated team will look after your meeting in our 11 Academy meeting rooms at Holiday Inn Portsmouth.Our 11 Room layouts are flexible with a variety of set up choices to specifically cater for your booking needs. From theatre style presentations to Boardroom style meetings for up to 250 delegates in our Normandy suite. A range of additional services and equipment is also available for rental and setup prior to arrival and our dedicated meetings & conference team will assist you in any plans preparations and set-ups. Unlimited tea and Seattle’s Best coffee is available to enhance your experience It's a 20-minute walk to Portsmouth Naval Base and Royal Naval HQ and a short drive to BAE Systems and the VT Group. There's high-speed Internet in Guest rooms, and 2 PCs in the Lounge. Take a tour of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, a 20-minute walk from the hotel. You can enjoy great views from the 170-metre high Spinnaker Tower and visit the Dickens Museum, less than 1 mile away. Nearby Old Portsmouth is perfect for relaxing strolls to seaside pubs, and the friendly Front Desk can give tips to other local attractions. Relax in the jetted tub and swimming pool in our Spirit Health Club, and stay toned in the gym. You can order hot breakfasts and Sunday lunches in our chic restaurant, and there's 24-hour room service at Holiday Inn Portsmouth.

University of Portsmouth

Conferences & Lettings University of Portsmouth 1 Guildhall Walk Portsmouth, PO1 2RY

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual

If you want to hold a business event, the University can help with professional staff to ensure the occasion runs smoothly. We have a wide range of facilities suitable for meetings, conferences, seminars, lectures, presentations or exhibitions. Our venues, such as lecture theatres, halls and seminar rooms have audio-visual technology to meet every requirement. Full, top quality catering services are also available, providing anything from small private lunches to large formal buffets. During the summer, residential accommodation is available in halls of residence all within easy walking distance of the conference facilities Set in the heart of maritime England, and with excellent road, rail and sea links, the University of Portsmouth is the ideal place to hold your event with our campus centrally located and near the sea front.

Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire, PO3 6DY

Conference centre
·Unusual
·2000 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

Portsmouth Guildhall is managed by the The Guildhall Trust (registered charity No.1153358. By booking your conference or event with us you are supporting our charity. From the grandeur of the Main Auditorium to the intimate surroundings of the neighbouring rooms, Portsmouth Guildhall has a space to meet your needs. With its central location, the Guildhall also benefits from excellent transport links and accessibility, making it the ideal choice, whatever your event. Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, exhibition, reception or dinner. The Portsmouth Guildhall can offer the best in both corporate and private packages. Any of these functions will be made more memorable set against the backdrop of the fascinating history and stories that surround Portsmouth Guildhall.

John Pounds Centre

23 Queen Street Portsea Portsmouth Hampshire, PO1 3HN

Conference centre

The John Pounds Centre is probably the finest conference centre in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic facility for hosting conferences, events, exhibitions, sporting events, meetings or training sessions. When choosing the John Pounds Centre for your next conference, you can rest assured that your day will run efficiently. The Events Manager will liaise with you from when you first book your conference through to the end. This will ensure the day is a great success. The centre has a variety of meeting rooms, two conference halls, computer suite and breakout areas. ■ The large conference hall facilitates up to 350 delegates theatre style. ■ The Meeting and Board Rooms seat from eight to thirty delegates. These rooms are ideal for breakout areas. ■ The Small Hall is suitable for thirty to one hundred delegates. ■ The Computer Suite has fifteen computers available for I.T. training purposes alternatively the room can be used for meeting. The suite also has a built in interactive whiteboard for presentations. ■ The centre can supply your conference/meeting with all the audio visual equipment required. ■Refreshments and catering is provided by ‘Cobblers Caterers’ offering a wide choice of menus to suit all requirements and dietary needs. ■Childcare facilities are also available from ‘Tops Tots’ nursery who can provide OFSTED registered care by the hour or all day. The centre also offers Team Building days. These are great fun and suitable for all abilities. Our qualified team will accommodate your individual requirements, whether you spend the morning in a conference/meeting the afternoon enjoying the team building exercises or the whole day team building, we have something for everyone!

Gurnard Pines Conference Centre

Gurnard Pines Cockleton Lane Cowes Isle of Wight, PO31 8QE

Conference centre

Set within 55 acres of private woodland, a short stroll from the beach and moments from the lively yachting capital of Cowes, Gurnard Pines is the perfect destination for family holidays and short breaks. Gurnard Pines has a choice of three conference rooms. Each with their own style and options for seating arrangements: seated, buffet or theatre style. From a board meeting to a team building weekend or annual conference for up to 250 delegates, we can offer the perfect solution. Your catering requirements are our speciality from a buffet breakfast to a seated dinner. We offer bespoke menus depending on the number of delegates and budget. We provide accommodation and full Leisure Club facilities for delegates and can arrange taxi pick ups from the Red Funnel "Red Jet" fast ferry should you require. Entertainment, flowers and AV equipment can all be arranged. Our 50 acres of private woodland offer the perfect retreat for team building days and we can happily arrange clay pigeon shooting, archery, 4x4 racing to name a few. Our close proximity to Cowes ensures you can take advantage of local sailing facilities from dingey sailing to yacht charters and match racing. A dedicated Conference Organiser will oversee all of your arrangements ensuring your event runs smoothly.

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