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Portsmouth Guildhall

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2AB
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Portsmouth Guildhall, a majestic building at the heart of the city, has been managed by the Portsmouth Cultural Trust since April 2011. The building has a standing capacity of 2,228 and is known for presenting first class entertainment, conferences, weddings and events. It’s worth taking a moment to consider the fascinating history of the venue. The Guildhall is most famous today as the city’s premier entertainment & events venue, but the history of this iconic local building also shines a light on the history of the whole city – not only through the role it has played as the civic home to the Lord Mayor, but also in the very walls of the building itself. The biggest names in entertainment perform at the Guildhall and we continue to be a No. 1 venue for UK tour circuits. There are eight smaller areas available for exhibitions, lunches, presentations and seminars.

Venue Details

Total meeting space15,796 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity2,228
Seating capacity2,000
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeEntertainment venue

Amenities

Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Loading dock
  • Staging area
Alcohol and catering
  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
15,796 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,941.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,808.3 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,228
Seating capacity
2,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Main Auditorium
5,941.7 sq. ft.
95.1 x 59.1 sq. ft.
42.7 ft.
2009
420
2009
300
-
Portsmouth Room
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
80
50
Solent Suite
161.5 sq. ft.
6.6 x 42.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
8
--
8
-
Harlequin
1,808.3 sq. ft.
45.9 x 39.4 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
150
100
150
80
80
Meeting Room 1
430.6 sq. ft.
30.5 x 24.3 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
40
-
25
--
Meeting Room 2
484.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 23.0 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
30
-
30
-
20
Zodiac Gallery
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
-
30
Lord Mayor's Banqueting Room
1,808.3 sq. ft.
50.9 x 40.4 sq. ft.
18.0 ft.
120
120
120
100
50
Freda Swain Lounge
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
-
50

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Portsmouth Guildhall Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Portsmouth Guildhall's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Portsmouth Guildhall have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Portsmouth Guildhall and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Portsmouth Guildhall's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Portsmouth Guildhall developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Portsmouth Guildhall clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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