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Top Unique Event Spaces 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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![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, HampshireCClare W.
“Beautiful room and light coming through the windows in the evening! Staff so friendly and helpful.” -
![Boardroom at Burlington House in Southampton, Hampshire]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBoardroom
15 guestsBurlington HouseSouthampton, Hampshire
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KKate D.
“The staff were very helpful and accommodating and communication was very efficient during the booking process.” -
![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. -
![Raimes Tasting Barn at Raimes English Sparkling Wine Vineyard in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £1950
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityRaimes Tasting Barn
120 guestsRaimes English Sparkling Wine VineyardWinchester, HampshireRaimes Vineyard in Hampshire has beautiful tasting barn offering vineyard tours, wine tastings, event space that suits exclusive use for team events, meetings, break out space, corporate entertaining. -
![The Writing Room at Winchester Royal Hotel in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £175
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Writing Room
30 guestsWinchester Royal HotelWinchester, HampshireThe 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 -
![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.” -
![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. -
![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. -
![Otters Barn at Avington in Winchester, Hampshire]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOtters Barn
60 guestsAvingtonWinchester, HampshireOtters Barn offers a serene lakeside setting, bringing the outdoors inside with bi-folding doors, making it perfect for corporate events, meetings, and private dining, enhanced by its proximity to the Fishery Cafe, which -
![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.
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Find Affordable Quirky Venues in Hampshire
from £18
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Treetop Adventure
10
40
Go Ape Alice Holt
Hampshire
With a specially placed Trapeze and Stepping Stones you won’t want the ever-popular zip wires to return you to earth. If you’re looking for challenges on lower ground, a dastardly dash across the crossings will be enough
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Stag Party (Shared Space)
40
60
Boom Battle Bar Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire
Ready, Southampton? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in West Quay South and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist,
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Hen Party (Shared Space)
40
60
Boom Battle Bar Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire
Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in West Quay South and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this is the battleground
from £100
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
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
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
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
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
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
Hampshire’s Extraordinary Hotels with Unusual Spaces
from £85
per person / per day
per person / per day
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
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
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
per person / per day
per person / per day
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 £300
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Exclusive Use
250
250
Gray Manor
Hampshire
Gray Manor Hotel’s public areas are quirky, original, designer-led but also fun, welcoming and light, modern and spacious.
from £500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
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
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of unusual venues averages around £38 per person. 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 May 2026:
| From £30 | to £85 | per person |
| From £350 | to £3000 | hire fee per event |
| 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £2750 hire fee per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £594 hire fee per event | typically between 90 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £594 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £9995 hire fee per event | typically between 90 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 90 guests |
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