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Rooms/Conference Hire

The John Pounds Centre is a fantastic facility for hosting events and conferences for up to 250 people, exhibitions, meetings or training sessions, as well as a host of sporting activities. 

When choosing the John Pounds Centre for your next event, you can rest assured that your day will run efficiently right from when you first book your conference or event through to the day itself, and ensure its a great success.

The centre has two conference hall spaces, a variety of meeting/breakout rooms, and an IT Suite.

> Main Hall facilitates up to 200 delegates 

> Small Hall is suitable for up to 100 delegates 
    

> Meeting Rooms seat up to 40 delegates (also suitable as breakout areas)

> IT Suite has PCs available and/or can be used for meetings

 

Main
Hall
Small
Hall
Meeting
Rooms

IT
Suite

LAYOUTS  Half Day /
Full Day 
(please enquire)
Half Day /
Full Day 
(please enquire)
£18.50/hr £18.50/hr
Boardroom - - 30 30
Classroom  60-150 40-60 25 20
‘U’ Shape 60 40 30 20
Theatre Style 60-200 100 40 20
Cabaret Style 150 80 30 20
Hollow Square 60 40 30 20

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How We Can Help...

Cost

Our flexible room rates allow us to tailor your event to fit your budget.

Location

Centrally located in the city, the centre is well serviced by rail and bus.

Ambiance
The centre has won critical acclaim for its design and customer service. The spaces are warm, bright and modern, with lots of space for delegates to stretch their legs and explore the centre and its grounds
Services and Amenities

The centre is accessible, with hearing loops and disabled toilet/changing facilities on both floors. The café is open daily and will help shape the right catering options for your day.

Rooms have Audio Visual equipment provided and any additions can be easily sourced.

Your day is all set up for you when you arrive, and the team will support any last minute changes to ensure your day goes smoothly

Capacity

Room capacity is flexible up to 250 delegates.

Our events team will advise on the rooms that best suit your needs and take you through the various set up options available. The events team will be in regular contact and can remain flexible leading up to the day

Layout
The centre has a great reception area, with a warm and friendly welcome from our front of house team. Amenities such as the café and toilets facilities are all close by.  Conference facilities are on the same level making access for delegates smooth and easy to navigate
Parking

Parking is available around the centre for a minimal daily rate. The events team will provide clear and precise information for delegates to make their arrival stress free

Accessibility
Everyone can access the building and its amenities, and our team will help accommodate the needs of all your delegates.

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Portsmouth
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