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Parkstone, Poole, offers a selection of quirky conference venues that provide a unique backdrop for corporate events. These venues blend character with modern facilities, ensuring a memorable experience that fosters creativity and engagement among attendees.

Easily accessible, Parkstone offers direct train links to London and nearby Bournemouth Airport. The area is serviced by reliable bus routes, including the popular Route 40, ensuring convenient travel options for your event attendees.

TRANSPORT

Discover the charm of Parkstone with its iconic landmarks. Explore the historic Compton Acres, a 10-acre garden oasis boasting stunning flowers and water features. Immerse yourself in pop culture at the filming location of the popular TV series "Broadchurch."

LANDMARKS

Immerse yourself in Parkstone's vibrant culture. Experience the filming location of the popular TV series "Broadchurch." Discover local art at the Parkstone Art Club, showcasing works by talented artists from the area. Enjoy live music at the iconic Parkstone Yacht Club.

CULTURE

Parkstone, located in the coastal town of Poole, is a charming and picturesque destination for hosting your next event. With its stunning natural beauty and convenient transport links, Parkstone offers a delightful setting that is sure to impress your guests.

Situated on the south coast of England, Parkstone boasts easy access to major transportation hubs, including the nearby Bournemouth Airport and Poole Train Station. This makes it a convenient choice for attendees traveling from various locations. 

One of the standout features of Parkstone is its close proximity to the stunning Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbor in the world. This picturesque setting provides a unique backdrop for any event, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere.

For those seeking a touch of history, Parkstone is home to the iconic Compton Acres, a renowned historic garden that spans over 10 acres. This beautifully landscaped garden offers a serene and idyllic setting for outdoor events, with its stunning array of flowers, plants, and water features.

In addition to its natural beauty, Parkstone also offers a range of modern amenities and facilities. The area is dotted with a variety of hotels, restaurants, and bars, ensuring that your guests will have plenty of options for accommodation and dining. 

Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a wedding, or a social gathering, Parkstone provides a picturesque and convenient location that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. With its stunning natural surroundings, easy transport links, and range of amenities, Parkstone is the perfect choice for your next event.

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Elevate events with Sandbanks' luxurious venues, relish local cuisine at award-winning Rick Stein's restaurant, and engage teams with beachfront sports or tailored treasure hunts around Poole's historic landmarks.

THINGS TO DO

Savor Poole's fresh seafood at The Guildhall Tavern, a French-inspired local favorite. Indulge in traditional British fare at The Poole Arms, with its iconic green tiles, right on the quayside.

FOOD & DRINKS

Easily reach Poole's venues via the A31 road link. Benefit from frequent bus services, like MoreBus routes, and direct trains from Poole Station to major cities. Nearby Bournemouth Airport connects you globally.

Poole offers a unique blend of coastal charm and historical significance, making it an ideal location for hosting events. With its natural harbor, one of the largest in the world, the town provides a picturesque backdrop for any gathering. The waterfront is home to the Poole Quay, where attendees can enjoy sea views and take a stroll along the old town's cobbled streets.

For those looking to incorporate a touch of nature into their event, Poole Park is a spacious green area perfect for outdoor activities. It's also home to the Poole Park Lake, which offers opportunities for boating and watersports. The Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, is the largest arts center in the region, providing a cultural hub with theater, art galleries, and a concert hall, ideal for corporate events, conferences, and performances.

Event planners can take advantage of the town's rich maritime history by organizing visits to the historic Poole Museum or arranging boat trips from the harbor to the nearby Brownsea Island, famous for its wildlife and as the birthplace of the Scouting movement.

Accommodation options in Poole range from seaside hotels to cozy guesthouses, catering to various preferences and budgets. The town's connectivity is also a plus, with Bournemouth Airport nearby and direct train links to London, making it accessible for both local and international guests.

In summary, Poole presents a serene setting with ample amenities for event organizers, combining natural beauty, cultural experiences, and convenient facilities to ensure a memorable occasion.

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Discover quirky conference venues in Parkstone, Poole, for events that stand out. Perfect for fostering creativity in a professional setting.

Quirky Conference Venues in Parkstone

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore unique conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Perfect for innovative meetings and creative workshops in a professional setting.

Village Underground offers a versatile setting ideal for a wide range of business events, including meetings, creative workshops, and conferences. Additionally, it provides the perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, corporate gatherings, award shows and larger networking events. 

Adaptable, unique and centrally located, the venue is flooded with natural daylight and features state-of-the-art inhouse AV to yet enhance your event further. The inhouse team have decades of experience and are on hand to create your next corporate event within the venue. 

Dynamic event space at Village Underground with vibrant visuals and engaged audience.

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Whole Venue at Village Underground during a vibrant conference with blue lighting.

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Village Underground

Parkstone Quirky Conference Hub

Explore standout quirky conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Ideal for creative corporate events and professional gatherings.

Featuring the original black and white marble flooring, the Great Hall commands view over the Thames and is an ideal space for corporate dinners and private parties. 
Guests can arrive for a reception at the back of the house in the Orangery and South Parlours. In fine weather, enjoy the terrace overlooking Greenwich Park before heading through to the Hall for dinner. 
For those wishing to add a dancing element to their event, the venue offers its Undercroft where guests can also retreat for post dinner drinks, dancing and entertainment. This venue really does have it all!


The Great Hall at The Queen's House, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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The Great Hall

The Queen's House

Parkstone's Unique Confab Spot

Explore unique conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Ideal for creative corporate events that require a distinctive setting.

The Clubhouse, uniquely in London, is a building situated in the Thames. Once inside you will notice the stunning panoramic views of the river and cityscape. 
Guests can walk across the short bridge or arrive by boat on the private pontoon at the front of the building. Bi-Fold doors and a completely surrounding balcony means that guests can enjoy the river views to their hearts content.
Clubhouse event space is suitable for conference up to 60, dinner & dance up to 72, theatre seating up to 80 and standing reception up to 150.
Clubhouse cannot be Dry Hired - Please see River Rooms for Dry Hire

Elegant event space at Greenwich Yacht Club, ideal for formal dinners and celebrations.

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Event space at Greenwich Yacht Club with wooden chairs, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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The Clubhouse

Greenwich Yacht Club

Explore unique conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Docklands Quirk offers a creative, professional setting for memorable events.

The Wilberforce Room is a flexible, multi-purpose space that can host events for up to 273 guests theatre style, 240 for dinner or 350 standing.

Perfect for a variety of different events, from conferences to dinners and parties, the Wilberforce Room has all of the unique charm of a 19th century warehouse, whilst being brought up to date with a state of the art audio-visual system. There is direct access to the adjacent Quayside Room which provides the perfect breakout space. 



Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, featuring rustic beams for events and meetings.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Wilberforce Room

London Museum Docklands

Docklands Quirk: Parkstone Conference Space

Explore unique conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Perfect for innovative corporate events that inspire and engage professionals.

Discover a dynamic event space in the heart of London's vibrant Leake Street Arches. With its urban and gritty charm, 26 Leake Street offers a unique backdrop for a wide range of events, from art exhibitions and product launches to immersive brand activations and live performances. The venue's versatile layout and raw, industrial aesthetic create an edgy atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and captivating event experience for networking events, drink receptions, Christmas parties, award ceremonies and more. 

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26 Leake Street

Parkstone Quirk: Conference Hub

Host your conference at Cutty Sark in Parkstone, Poole. A unique venue fostering creativity in a professional maritime setting.

Located in the celebrated heart of the UNESCO Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, Cutty Sark is the ideal location for memorable corporate events and entertaining, offering the only event space under the hull of a ship in the world. 

With 4 distinct event spaces the ship can be used for any style of corporate hospitality. Ideal for seasonal parties, product launches, private dining and press releases, it can host up to 240 for dinner dance and up to 400 for a standing reception. With natural daylight, and a glittering hull perfect for reflecting brand logos, it offers a myriad of options.

Elegant gala at The Dry Berth, Cutty Sark with sophisticated attendees and modern architecture.

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The Dry Berth

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark: Unique Parkstone Venue

Explore The Brewery, a standout quirky conference venue in Parkstone, Poole. Ideal for creative corporate events with a historic charm.

The Porter Tun is one of the largest and oldest unobstructed event spaces in London. An exposed King Post timber roof giving a clear span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor makes it a perfect location for conferences, awards dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The large raised balcony is ideal for a reception area or presentation platform. The Malt Room is able to be booked as a green room. 

Event space at The Porter Tun with spacious seating and large screens for presentations.

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Dynamic event at The Porter Tun with stage backdrop and confetti celebration.

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Dynamic conference at The Porter Tun, featuring modern visuals and engaged audience.

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The Porter Tun 

The Brewery

Parkstone's Unique Conference Hub - The Brewery

Host memorable conferences at Bounce Old Street in Parkstone, Poole. A quirky venue with state-of-the-art facilities for creative corporate events.

If you're looking for something different for your next corporate event then the Main Space at Bounce Old Street is your perfect location. 

With the versatility to cater to workshops, conferences or business meetings, Bounce has a specifically designed conference area. Boasting a 10ft wide cinema screen and state of the art presentation system.

Easily transformed to any set up, including theater, cabaret and standing reception, this space is a blank canvas, adaptable to any event requirement. 

Vibrant conference space with round tables, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Conference space with ergonomic chairs for presentations in Bounce Old Street, Shoreditch.

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Versatile conference space in Bounce Old Street, featuring round tables and projector screen.

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Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch

Bounce Old Street: Unique Parkstone Venue

Host memorable conferences at The Steel Yard in Parkstone, Poole. A quirky venue fostering creativity for professional events.

Arch 3 comes with its own private entrance and own bar, this space can be booked independently, or used as a reception area before moving into Arches 1 & 2. 

Ideally suited for networking events, conferences,  presentations, Christmas parties, product launches, exhibitions from 50 up to 200 guests.




Modern event space with arched ceiling, ideal for gatherings and corporate events.

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Arch 3 at The Steel Yard: modern industrial event space with exposed brick, ideal for gatherings.

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Stylish industrial event space with exposed brick and high ceilings at The Steel Yard.

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Arch 3 at The Steel Yard: industrial event space with exposed brick, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Arch 3

The Steel Yard

The Steel Yard: Unique Parkstone Venue

Host memorable conferences at TOCA Social in Parkstone, Poole. A quirky venue fostering creativity for professional events.


Consider hosting your private event in our Corner Bar, the perfect location for your next work event! Providing a spacious area that can accommodate up to 250 people, this is the ideal place for conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings and more. The Corner Bar offers a unique experience with 7 playing boxes, each loaded with our interactive football games suitable for all skill levels, even beginners. Our boxes can also be adapted into breakout spaces for smaller groups, perfect for board meetings or training sessions. And of course, your event isn’t complete without some food and drink! 


Corner Bar at TOCA Social, modern event space for presentations and panel discussions.

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Corner Bar at TOCA Social: modern event space with black chairs for presentations and gatherings.

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Corner Bar at TOCA Social: stylish event space for presentations and workshops.

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Corner Bar

TOCA Social

TOCA Social: Unique Parkstone Venue

Find unique conference venues in Parkstone, Poole. Ideal for creative corporate events that require a distinctive setting.

Explore The Bermondsey Bierkeller, located in the heart of London Bridge—a prime choice for business events. Our versatile venue is ideal for corporate conferences, away days and meetings, offering seating for over 200 attendees and top-notch AV support.

Whether you're planning meetings, conferences, workshops, or team-building sessions, our central location and comprehensive facilities make us the perfect choice. Tailored menus, banquet seating, and a variety of beverages, ensure a successful business gathering.

Elevate your corporate event experience at The Bermondsey Bierkeller.

Bermondsey Bierkeller at London Bridge, rustic seating for Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Bermondsey Bierkeller at London Bridge, rustic decor for themed events and gatherings.

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Bermondsey Bierkeller 

Rennie Vaults at London Bridge 

Parkstone Quirk: Unique Conference Space

Explore Hijingo in Parkstone, Poole for a quirky conference venue that inspires creativity and offers bespoke branding for corporate events.

Hijingo seamlessly transforms into the perfect corporate event space for your next meeting/conference, team away day, awards evening or a hybrid/live stream conference. Using state of the art lighting and AV it's the perfect venue for a unique corporate event.

The venue can hold up to 200 seated guests in the Hijingo room while the Lucky Cat reception bar serves as an additional room for welcome drinks, canapes, delegate lunches or as a breakout space.

It has the capability to provide bespoke branding opportunities by presenting logos and transforming lighting to match company branding.


Modern event space in Hijingo with sleek design, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Vibrant event space in Hijingo with bold lighting for networking and product launches.

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Modern event space in Hijingo with sleek seating, ideal for networking and presentations.

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Modern event space at Hijingo with communal table for interactive dining experiences.

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Dynamic presenter at Hijingo corporate event on hospitality trends, showcasing innovation.

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Hijingo

Hijingo Parkstone: Unique Conference Venue

Elevate your conference at Studio 9294, Parkstone's unique venue with an industrial vibe, perfect for creative professional events.

90 Live (formerly Studio94) is a 3,250sqft ground floor blank canvas space boasting a large mezzanine, a private bar in an industrial environment with heigh ceilings and bright vibe.

Featuring access to a private section of our heated and covered canal terrace, this space is perfect for conferences, Christmas and Summer parties, meetings, team away-days, private parties, wedding receptions and filming.

The state-of-the-art sound&light equipment in-situ takes any event to the next level!

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Dynamic event space at 90 Live in Studio 9294 with engaged audience and screens.

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Panel discussion at Studio 9294 with engaged audience in industrial venue setting.

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Vibrant live concert scene with dynamic lighting and a packed audience at Studio 9294.

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90 Live

Studio 9294

Parkstone's Unique Confab Spot - Studio 9294

Host memorable conferences at F1 Arcade in Parkstone, Poole. Ideal for creative corporate events with racing sims and private bar.

The Briefing Room is great for group sizes of 30-90. Its the perfect space to hold meetings, corporate events, birthdays and team building activities.

The room comes with 8 Racing Simulators, private Bar and with a Casual lounge seating and dining space which is ideal for networking events.

High table seating suitable for small meetings, 85" inch screen, with presentation and AV Facilities, Which is great for holding meetings and presentation.


Modern F1 Arcade Briefing Room with plush seating for events and networking.

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Modern F1 Arcade Briefing Room with vibrant decor for networking events and meetings.

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Vibrant F1 Arcade Briefing Room, ideal for networking and social events.

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Stylish F1 Arcade Briefing Room bar with neon accents for networking events and receptions.

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Stylish F1 Arcade Briefing Room with luxurious seating for networking events.