Portsmouth Guildhall

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2AB
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About us

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 space8,800 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity2,500
Seating capacity2,000
Built1890
Renovated2018
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
8,800 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,941.7 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,808.3 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,500
Seating capacity
2,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
5,941.7 sq. ft.
95.1 x 59.1 sq. ft.
42.7 ft.
2009
420
2009
300
-
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
80
50
161.5 sq. ft.
6.6 x 42.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
8
--
8
-
1,808.3 sq. ft.
45.9 x 39.4 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
150
100
150
80
80
430.6 sq. ft.
30.5 x 24.3 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
40
-
25
--
484.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 23.0 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
30
-
30
-
20
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
-
30
1,808.3 sq. ft.
50.9 x 40.4 sq. ft.
18.0 ft.
120
120
120
100
50
1,722.2 sq. ft.
51.2 x 33.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
120
80
120
-
50

Location

Getting Here

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Bus parking

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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

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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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