Conference and Dinner Venue Hire Historic . Unique . Iconic

The National Museum of the Royal Navy The National Museum of the Royal Navy Venues

a2047 Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower Landport Priddys Hard, , a2047 PO12 4LE Portsea Island

Buckland The National Museum Fratton of the Royal Navy HM Naval Base (PP66), A3 , PO1 3NH HM Naval Base a2030

HMS Warrior HMS Victory a2047 Victory Gate, HM Naval HM Naval Base Base, Portsmouth, (PP66), Portsmouth, milton PO1 3QX PO1 3NH A3

A32 portsea

Gunwharf a2030 a2030 gosport B3333 Quays A3 The Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Jetty, Gosport, PO12 2AS Museum a288 Eastney Esplanade, , PO4eastney 9PX a2154 a2154

a288 a288 Southsea Welcome to the National Museum of the Royal Navy

The National Museum of the Royal Navy group tells the story of the Royal Navy from the earliest times to the present day. This is a crucial story; in many important ways the Royal Navy shaped the modern world.

With an abundance of atmosphere and history, we offer a unique collection of venues that is unparalleled in . The National Museum of the Royal Navy has already invested heavily in the careful and sympathetic restoration of the group’s historic ships and magnificent museums, with more to come. All profits from income generated through hiring of our rooms and facilities goes to support the conservation of naval heritage.

Suitable for any event, our spaces range from quirky conference venues to unforgettable dinner locations. Our dedicated events teams will be available to offer advice and assistance from the first enquiry to the event itself.

Come and visit us to see for yourself our incredible locations.

Tel 0330 123 3544 Email [email protected] Conference and Dinner Venue Hire Brochure

The National Museum of the Royal Navy Venues Page Number

The National Museum of the Royal Navy HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH 6

HMS Warrior 1860 Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3QX 8

HMS Victory HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH 10

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower Priddys Hard, Gosport, PO12 4LE 12

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Jetty, Gosport, PO12 2AS 14

The Royal Marines Museum Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9PX 16 The National Museum of the Royal Navy HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH

The Nelson Gallery & The Sailing Navy Gallery Princess Royal Gallery For receptions and dinners with a more intimate feel, these galleries offer Opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, this venue an incredible talking point. Explore the galleries and give your guests a offers a large flexible space that can accommodate meetings, receptions and chance to learn about our amazing naval history and ’s greatest dinners, with stunning views across to HMS Victory. The Princess Royal Gallery naval commander; Vice Admiral Lord Nelson. can be used for both daytime and evening events.

Hear My Story Gallery Victory Gallery This gallery, focusing on the role of the modern Royal Navy, can accommodate larger Enjoy a drinks reception amongst historic figureheads in the Victory gallery. receptions and includes many interactive displays to entertain during your event. Set over two floors, the space is ideal for relaxed buffets and reception events, there is even a balcony for stunning view out over the harbour. Wolfson Room Immerse your guests in the rich history of HMS Victory whilst enjoying magnificent views of the ship herself. Adjacent to the Princess Royal Gallery, the Wolfson room can be used as an annex for larger events, or as a separate meeting room for a smaller conference.

Location / Room Boardroom style or Cabaret style Theatre style Reception Dining

The Princess Royal Gallery B – 30 / C - 70 110 110 110

The Wolfson Room B - 24 N/A N/A N/A

The Victory Gallery N/A N/A 250 N/A

The Nelson Gallery N/A N/A 80 44

The Sailing Navy Gallery N/A N/A 80 N/A

HMS Gallery N/A N/A 200 N/A The Victory Gallery The Princess Royal Gallery

The Wolfson Room The Princess Royal Gallery HMS Warrior Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3QX

Half Deck Officers’ Wardroom An evocative space for smaller dinners, the Half Deck separated the space Originally the mess for the officers, even the Captain would have to ask between the crew and where the Captain lived and worked. permission to enter. The Wardroom table is available for intimate dinners.

Main Gun Deck Captain’s Cabin Guests can dine at the mess tables where the seven hundred sailors used to take Set like a Victorian drawing room, your guests can luxuriate and dine in the their meals, in between the forty guns that made up Warriors single gun deck. splendour of the Captain’s Cabin, with its rich décor and fine furniture.

Location / Room Banquet style Boardroom style Mess Table Seated Dining

Officers Half Deck 60 22 22 60

Main Gun Deck N/A N/A 280 280

Officer’s Wardroom N/A 20 N/A 20

Captain’s Cabin N/A 10 N/A 10 The Half Deck Main Gun Deck

The Officer’s Wardroom Captain’s Cabin HMS Victory HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH

HMS Victory is the oldest commissioned warship in the Quarterdeck world and it sits in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Enjoy an open-air drinks reception on the deck outside Hardy’s cabin. Victory is available for exclusive hire. Guests can stand over the spot where Nelson fell and imagine how history unfolded on that fateful day. The Quarterdeck offers stunning views of Nelson’s Great Cabin The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Harbour, and beyond. Experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit at the table where Vice Admiral Lord Nelson dined. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Upper Gun Deck cabin where Nelson formulated his plans to defeat the French and Spanish Should the weather prove inclement, the Upper Gun Deck offers a fantastic fleets, and where he composed his famous and inspiring prayer. alternative for a drinks reception. Walk the decks and imagine the feet and guns which ran over them in the course of two centuries of naval service. Hardy’s Cabin As Captain of HMS Victory, Thomas Hardy ran the ship from this cabin. Lower Gun Deck You and your guests can dine in this luxurious setting, surrounded by its Get a taste of history as you dine at the mess decks where the crew of rich naval heritage. Victory would have eaten, surrounded by 32-pounder guns. The Lower Gun Deck offers a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric setting for a dinner that, for your guests, will be unforgettable.

Location / Room Reception (standing) Dining

Quarterdeck 120 N/A

Hardy’s Cabin N/A 20

Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s Great Cabin 50 22

Upper Gun Deck 100 N/A

Lower Gun Deck N/A 102 The Great Cabin HMS Victory

Hardy’s Cabin Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower Priddys Hard, Gosport, PO12 4LE

The Grand Magazine Camber Basin For a more unusual conference venue, or a beautiful dinner space, try exclusive With great views across the waterfront towards Portsmouth Historic hire of the stunning 18th century Grand Magazine, a gunpowder store originating Dockyard, the Camber is a wonderful area to host welcome drinks, from 1771. The space boasts a magnificent vaulted ceiling and beautiful Georgian or use as a breakout space for a conference. wood floors that could hold up to 4500 barrels of gunpowder in its heyday and supplied HMS Victory for the Battle of Trafalgar.

Boardroom & Conference Hall For meetings, the Conference Hall and Boardroom are situated separately from the museum galleries and are available for exclusive use throughout the day and evening.

Boardroom style or Cabaret Location / Room Theatre style Reception Dining style

The Grand Magazine B / C – 90 150 180 150

The Boardroom B – 12 24 30 0

The Conference Hall B / C - 60 120 140 80

As an added extra, enjoy access to the museum during any event. The Boardroom The Grand Magazine

The Conference Hall The Grand Magazine The Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Jetty, Gosport, PO12 2AS

HMS Alliance The John Fieldhouse Building For a more intimate setting, opt for dinner aboard the awe-inspiring Events can be held in the futuristic looking John Fieldhouse Building that HMS Alliance, the only remaining Second World War era submarine. holds the Royal Navy Submarine Museum collection of submariner related artefacts and art. The space offers a 180-degree panorama across the marina and harbour and can host dinners or seated lectures.

Boardroom style or Cabaret Location / Room Theatre style Reception Dining style

HMS Alliance N/A N/A 12 12

The John Fieldhouse Building C - 100 160 200 150 HMS Alliance The John Fieldhouse Building

The John Fieldhouse Building The John Fieldhouse Building The Royal Marines Museum Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9PX

The Mountbatten Dining Room Medal Room With its high gold leaf ceilings, ornate chandeliers and splendid Italian Immerse your guests in the richness of Royal Marines history. Hold a drinks marble, this room offers a wonderful venue for larger receptions, reception or dine among the many commendations and medals awarded to conferences, and private dining in magnificent splendour. the Marines.

The Beverley Gallery Minstrels Gallery A light and spacious room overlooking our stunning grounds, perfect for An impressive room for any event, with a majestic staircase at its entrance smaller meetings and more intimate gatherings. and views down to the beautiful Mountbatten dining room below.

Boardroom style or Location / Room Theatre style Reception Dining Mess style Cabaret style

Mountbatten Dining Room C - 100 200 250 156 180

Beverley Gallery B / C -24 60 60 44 N/A

Minstrels Gallery B - 30 80 80 30 N/A

Medal Room B - 30 60 60 44 35 Medal Room The Mountbatten Dining Room

The Beverley Gallery Minstrels Gallery www.nmrn.org.uk