Room Hire
Rooms available at Gosport Discovery Centre
Facilities at the main building
- Free WiFi
- Break away rooms available
- Refreshments available and delegate catering packages available from the Bookworm Café
- The building has full wheelchair accessibility and facilities.
Availability
- Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm
- Saturday 9am to 5 pm
- Out of hours (see charges)
Conference Room

A light and airy room, ideal for meetings, conferences and calm creativity.
The conference room is located on the 2nd floor and is easily accessible by a lift.
Room Capacity
- 16 People (Boardroom)
- 25 people (Theatre)
Equipment
- Digital projector
- Laptop
- Flipchart
- Retractable room divider
- Hearing Loop
IT Learning Suite

The IT Suite can accommodate up to 11 Learners working at individual work stations with free use of laptop and projector for the trainer.
The Learning Suite is located on the 1st floor and is easily accessible by a lift.
Equipment
- 11 networked PC’s with internet access
- Digital projector
- Trainer Laptop
- Colour printer
- Flipcharts
Small Meeting Room
Our small meeting room is suitable for 1 to 1 meetings. Available on Thursday and Saturday and after 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Room Capacity
Ideal for 2 people (3 people max)
Equipment
Office desk and chairs
Rooms available at Local and Naval Studies
Facilities at Local & Naval Studies Centre- Free WiFi
- Break away rooms available
- Refreshments available and delegate catering packages available from the Bookworm Café
- The building has wheelchair accessibility and facilities.
Availability
- Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm
- Saturday 9am to 5 pm
- Out of hours (see charges
The Shore Room
Shore is located on the ground floor and is ideal for different types of creative activities, events and meetings.
Room Capacity
12 People (around tables)
Equipment
- Portable digital projector and laptop available on request
- Meeting table and chairs
- Flipchart
- Sink
The Creek Room
Creek is located on the ground floor and is ideal for different types of activities, such as yoga, talks, events and meetings. This room has a hearing loop.
Room Capacity
- 16 People (Boardroom)
- 45 people (Theatre)
Equipment
- Portable digital projector and laptop available on request
- Meeting tables and chairs
- Flipchart
The Bay Room
The room is located on the ground floor and is ideal for different types of creative activities, talks and meetings.
Room Capacity
- 16 people (Boardroom)
- 45 people (Theatre)
Equipment
- Portable digital projector and laptop available on request
- Tables and chairs
- Flipchart on request
- Sink
The Harbour Room
Harbour is located on the first floor and is easily accessible by a lift. It is ideal for different types of activities, talks, events and meetings.
Room Capacity
- 16 People (Boardroom)
- 45 people (Theatre)
Equipment
- Portable digital projector and laptop available on request
- Tables and chairs
- Flipchart
Hire Charges
| Standard/Business rate | From 1 April 2013 |
|---|---|
| Hourly | £20 |
| Quarter Day (up to 4 hours) | £75 |
| Half Day (up to 6 hours) | £85 |
| Full Day (up to 7pm) | £140 |
| Out of hours (Mon to Fri 7pm to 10pm) | £25 per hour |
| Out of hours (Saturday 5pm to 10pm) | £25 per hour |
| Not for Profit organisation/charity rate | From 1 April 2013 |
|---|---|
| Hourly | £15 |
| Quarter Day (up to 4 hours) | £50 |
| Half Day (up to 6 hours) | £60 |
| Full Day (up to 7pm) | £90 |
| Out of hours (Mon to Fri 7pm to 10pm) | £25 per hour |
| Out of hours (Saturday 5pm to 10pm) | £25 per hour |
Block booking discount of 10% available
Applies when
- Three or more bookings are made within a 4 week period ( must be bookedmore than 1 month in advance)
- Regular bookings are made in advance (ie use once a month over a six or 12 month period)
Cancellation Terms
No refund will be given on cancellation of less than 14 days notice
The Discovery Centre and Local & Naval Studies Centre are non smoking buildings and we ask all users of the conference suite to comply with this policy.
Room hire is normally available from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday. Bookings for out of hours may be possible by agreement with the Discovery Centre Manager.
Provisional bookings must be confirmed by the hirer within 14 days.
Charges will be invoiced at the time of booking; payment terms are 14 days.
No refund will be given on cancellation of less than 14 days notice
Please note, we are unable to offer the following:
- Storage space
- Parking facilities
- Taking telephone messages except under exceptional circumstances
Goods cannot be sold on the premises without the express permission of the Discovery Centre Manager.
The hirer is responsible for any loss or damage to the room or equipment therein during the period of the hiring.
Hampshire County Council shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any property arising out of the hiring nor for any loss, damage or injury which may be incurred by or be done or happen to any persons using the room during the hiring whatsoever and howsoever caused.