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Top Unusual Venues in Hampshire
Your next event deserves more than a standard hall—Hampshire’s unusual venues are where the magic happens! If you’re planning a quirky wedding, a themed birthday, or an office Halloween party, the county’s unique spots promise to bring your vision to life. Imagine throwing a bash in a medieval great hall in Winchester or a converted barn with modern flair in Alton. These venues go beyond aesthetics, offering everything from bespoke catering to event coordinators who ensure your day runs smoothly. With the stunning South Downs and the lovely streets of Basingstoke as your setting, your event in Hampshire is sure to stand out from the crowd.
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![Boardroom at Burlington House in Southampton, Hampshire]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBoardroom
15 guestsBurlington HouseSouthampton, Hampshire
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“The staff were very helpful and accommodating and communication was very efficient during the booking process.” -
![The Bugle House Entire Venue at The Bugle House in Southampton, Hampshire]()
from £826
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bugle House Entire Venue
160 guestsThe Bugle HouseSouthampton, HampshireThe Bugle House, Luxury Wedding & Event Venue in Southampton, Hampshire. The Bugle House is a romantic and elegant townhouse venue in the heart of Southampton, Hampshire. -
![Off Grid Site at Ark Buffalo in Hampshire]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOff Grid Site
500 guestsArk BuffaloHampshireWe offer an off-grid campsite/event space in a truly unique space. Whilst this is the more rustic, secluded venue, we can cater to (almost!) any requirement you may have here. -
![The Mediterranean Glasshouse at Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Hampshire]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Mediterranean Glasshouse
30 guestsBombay Sapphire DistilleryHampshireOur flagship event space, the Gallery, is perfect for conferences, meetings or special celebrations, whilst our Mediterranean Glasshouses make a totally unique cocktail reception venue. -
![Room 19 at Skylark Country Club in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £10
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRoom 19
48 guestsSkylark Country ClubWinchester, HampshireGGarry D.
“All this was for my daughters 21st party.” -
![Exclusive Use at Clock Barn in Hampshire]()
from £2472
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
160 guestsClock BarnHampshireIf you are looking for total privacy on your wedding day, look no further! The Clock Barn offers exclusive use of all spaces including barn, gardens and all the surrounding grounds. -
![The Oak Room at The Elvetham Hotel in Hampshire]()
from £450
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Oak Room
120 guestsThe Elvetham HotelHampshireIdeal for presentations, pitches, and small conferences, The Oak Room is a fantastically flexible function space and perfect for medium-sized business events. -
![The Cedar Suite at Careys Manor Hotel & Spa in Hampshire]()
from £594
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cedar Suite
150 guestsCareys Manor Hotel & SpaHampshireThe Manor Suite can also be divided into two smaller spaces with a sound proof partition for meetings, workshops or a private dining event. -
![Festival Suite 1 at Red Lion Hotel in Basingstoke, Hampshire]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFestival Suite 1
150 guestsRed Lion HotelBasingstoke, HampshireThe biggest room within the venue can comfortably accommodate up to 80 of your dear guests in a formal, seated combination and even up to 150 for a less formal evening reception. -
![Hampshire Barn at Norton Park in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £99
per person / per dayCheck availabilityHampshire Barn
130 guestsNorton ParkWinchester, HampshireHampshire Barn is a separate building on the premises of Norton Park. Its secluded location provides exclusivity and tranquility for you and your guests. -
![Bistro at Hotel Du Vin Winchester in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBistro
92 guestsHotel Du Vin WinchesterWinchester, HampshireA large dining room filled with light and warmth. The room shows off its light wooden floors like a sun-kissed stage, while the muted sage green walls—paneled and dressed up with decorative trim—bring a soft, earthy calm. -
![Winton at Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £350
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityWinton
100 guestsWinchester Royal HotelWinchester, HampshireBright, beautiful, and totally versatile, this event room offers neutral tones and classic details that let your imagination run wild, ready to transform for any occasion.
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Wickham Room
40
40
Wickham Community Centre
Winchester, Hampshire
The Wickham Room is an ideal space for meetings, and parties both indoors and outdoors. There is access to private outdoors previous bookings have had treasure hunts, BBQs, board meetings, art classes and ukelele classes.
from £175
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The Writing Room
24
30
Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester, Hampshire
The Writing Room is where intimate dinners, secret meetings, and small get-togethers come to feel a little extra special. Elegance shines through in the decorative ceiling rose and classic chandelier, and French doors and
from £2200
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minimum spend / per session
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20
40
Escape Hunt Basingstoke
Basingstoke, Hampshire
The perfect activity for your next team building event, work social or for entertaining clients. It’s unlike any team day you’ve ever done before!
from £250
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Dedicated Event Space
20
40
The Titanic Pub & Kitchen
Southampton, Hampshire
A softly shadowed retreat with bold maroon damask walls and a dark fireplace mantle dressed in curated accents, for smaller events and parties of up to 40 people.
from £45
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Lombard
48
48
Hotel Du Vin Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire
The walls wear a soft beige, cozy and calm, while the wooden floorboards glow with a sunny, honeyed warmth. Tall windows dressed in matching beige curtains let in generous light, casting a cheerful glow.
from £18
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per person / per session
Treetop Adventure
10
40
Go Ape Alice Holt
Hampshire
There’s no minimum age limit on this course, making it perfect for the whole family, so rally around and bring the whole group together to take on our Treetop Adventure.
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from £100
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Pemberley Suite
20
20
Alton House
Hampshire
The Pemberley suite is a a small function room next to the reception. It is perfect for private afternoon teas, monthly meetings and even microweddings.
from £200
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Queens Suite
50
60
Holiday Inn Farnborough
Hampshire
The Queen's Suite at Holiday Inn Farnborough offers a stylish space ideal for events. Featuring elegant décor with teal accents, a dedicated catering area, and chic cocktail tables, it's perfect for socialising.
from £350
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Spencer Suite
80
80
Alton House
Hampshire
The Spencer suite is part of the function room which has been turned into two smaller rooms by a sound proof partiton. The Spencer suite looks our directly onto the garden, has a dancefloor, private entrance and it's own
from £594
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The Manor Suite
115
100
Careys Manor Hotel & Spa
Hampshire
The garden is just ideal for spring and summer months to enjoy drinks and sparkling conversation next to the stunning fountain, also a great backdrop for wedding photographs.
from £840
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Restaurant
100
150
Romsey Golf Club
Hampshire
Your personal Wedding Coordinator will be on hand to help you to create your ideal wedding. The coordinator will help you with the entire organisation process and be present on the day, ensuring everything goes seamlessly.
from £2500
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Stillwaters House
14
20
Avington
Winchester, Hampshire
It is ideal for weekend getaways, creative retreats, team-building, meetings, and events, offering a unique setting that can be customized according to your needs, and all just an hour from London.
Hampshire’s Extraordinary Hotels with Unusual Spaces
from £85
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Forest Suite
90
90
Forest Lodge Hotel
Hampshire
Forest Lodge Hotel offers you several gorgeous rooms in which to host your special day. If you wish an intimate celebration, Glasshouse is a perfect setting for you.
from £8750
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Carisbrooke Suite
80
120
The Solent Hotel and Spa
Winchester, Hampshire
The 4-star Solent Hotel and Spa is an elegant venue to host all manner of events. From the first glass of champagne on arrival to the next morning’s breakfast, the team of this hotel will do their utmost to satisfy all your
from £155
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Chestnut Suite
120
Tylney Hall
Hampshire
Set your romantic country house wedding at Tylney Hall, a 4-star hotel and event venue. 66 acres of parkland and flower gardens surround the property, making it a tranquil sanctuary to soothe anyone’s soul.
from £500
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The Library
120
200
The Elvetham Hotel
Hampshire
Today The Elvetham has been lovingly renovated into a modern 92 bedroom hotel, spaced over 3 unique buildings; The Main House, The Stables and The Gardeners Cottage, all whilst maintaining the charm and history of the buildings
from £500
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The Jane Austen Suite
120
120
Alton House
Hampshire
Alton House Hotel is a country house hotel set in the market town of Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Alton House offers good quality en-suite accommodation close to the railway and bus stations.
from £2499
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Function Room
200
210
Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club
Hampshire
Located just on the outskirts of the fabulous North Wessex Downs Area of an Outstanding Beauty, Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club is the perfect wedding venue for your forthcoming celebrations.
FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Hampshire
The cost of unusual venues averages around £594 hire fee per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Hampshire, based on Tagvenue data from February 2026:
| From £350 | to £2750 | hire fee per event |
| From £36 | to £99 | per person |
| From £300 | to £5994 | hire fee per day |
You'll find unusual 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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 120 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £4000 hire fee per day |
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