We Take A Look At Portsmouth

I recently visited Portsmouth to take a look at the venues they have to offer and was really impressed with the city.  For event organisers there’s a good range of venues on offer of different standards, which can provide accommodation and meeting space, as well as the Historic Dockyard with the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is easy to get to by car as it’s close to the motorway junction and has free parking.  There are a variety of different sized meeting rooms and this hotel is currently refurbishing the bedrooms.

There is a Holiday Inn Express, as well as a Holiday Inn.  Both are in the city centre.  The Holiday Inn Express has two meeting rooms, the larger one is for 16 boardroom style.  This hotel is in a great location on Gunwharf Quays with shops and restaurants around and 5 minutes’ walk to the Historic Dockyard.

No Man’s Fort is in the middle of the Solent (pictured), a really different venue, accessible by boat and would be good for a group which needs complete privacy or an incentive trip.  There are only 22 bedrooms and it can be booked for exclusive use.

The Spinnaker Tower has wonderful views and there is a floor which can be used for meetings during the day.  At night the three viewing floors can be privatised for a group – lovely for a dinner, or an abseiling event!  

Portsmouth Guildhall offers large space, including a theatre/concert hall.  There’s a permanent exhibition of the local area’s musical heritage with lots of memorabilia from performers at the Guildhall and Isle of Wight festival.