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O2 Guildhall Southampton

West Marlands Road Civic Centre, Southampton, England, SO14 7LP
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O2 Guildhall Southampton is the South's largest multipurpose entertainment venue. Whether you are organizing a major exhibition, conference, banquet, dinner dance, concert or wedding reception the Guildhall through its experience and expertise can effectively host your event. Hire the O2 Guildhall Southampton, Solent Suite or Lecture Theatre for your event. Venue can seat up to 1,271 people or take up to 1,749 for a standing concert. We can seat any number up to 600 for dinner. The Solent Suite, a smaller venue within the complex can accommodate 200 for the smaller party or wedding reception.

Venue Details

Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity1,749
Seating capacity1,271
Built1937
Renovated-
Venue typeEntertainment venue

Amenities

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Standing capacity
1,749
Seating capacity
1,271
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Solent Suite
1 sq. ft.
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200

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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O2 Guildhall Southampton Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated O2 Guildhall Southampton's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does O2 Guildhall Southampton 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 O2 Guildhall Southampton 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 O2 Guildhall Southampton's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at O2 Guildhall Southampton 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 O2 Guildhall Southampton 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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