Discover Hampshire's exceptional conference venues! This picturesque region offers a serene retreat while keeping you close to major cities like Winchester, Southampton, and Portsmouth. Host your event in Winchester, with venues set against the historic backdrop of Winchester Cathedral. Alternatively, hold your conference in Southampton, where modern facilities are situated near the bustling waterfront, steeped in maritime heritage. For a more tranquil setting, the New Forest provides peaceful environments that are well-suited for focused meetings. Explore Hampshire’s venues and find the right location for your next conference with Tagvenue!
Prices of conference venues average around £40 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Hampshire, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £40 | to £50 | per person |
| From £250 | to £695 | hire fee per day |
| From £275 | to £826 | hire fee per event |
You'll find conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Hampshire, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £45 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £594 hire fee per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £450 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £594 hire fee per event | typically between 100 and 150 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Conference Centre | prices average £540 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 60 guests |
Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Hampshire, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Cinema at Bombay Sapphire Distillery - cinema for 26 guests
Venue said: Our flagship event space, the Gallery, is perfect for conferences, meetings or special celebrations, whilst our Mediterranean Glasshouses make a totally unique cocktail reception venue.
Mayflower Room at Holiday Inn Express Southampton - West by IHG - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Mayflower Room can accommodate up to 20 people for business meetings, presentations and smaller training sessions & workshops. We provide amenities such as a screen, a whiteboard, a flipchart, a projector, tea/coffee-making...
Large Meeting Room at Personal Best Education, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: Our largest meeting room recommended for 20-40 people. Tea and coffee included. The room comes fully equipped with Wifi, a VGA Connector, an HDMI lead, a whiteboard, and a projector.
Cheap conference venues in Hampshire start from £35 per person or £180 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Cinema at Bombay Sapphire Distillery, from £35 per person
(up to 26 guests seated)
Venue said: Our flagship event space, the Gallery, is perfect for conferences, meetings or special celebrations, whilst our Mediterranean Glasshouses make a totally unique cocktail reception venue.
The Boardroom at Winchester Royal Hotel, from £180 hire fee per day
(up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: The Boardroom combines character rich design with modern functionality making it a perfect choice for small meetings, private dining, creative workshops, or interviews.
Austen Suite at Alton House, from £200 hire fee per event
(up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The Austen suite is part of the full funciton room which has been partitioned off to create two smaller rooms. It is the perfect space for smaller events such as private dinners, intimate wakes or meetings.
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