Action Stations
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Located in a stunning Victorian boathouse, Action Stations offers flexible, character-filled event spaces in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Available for bookings until 5th May 2025—ahead of its transformation into the new Royal Marines Museum—this unique venue combines historic charm with modern facilities following a £14 million refurbishment.
Ideal for conferences, corporate dinners, meetings, showcases, and networking events, Action Stations features spacious open areas, a fully equipped auditorium, and the adaptable Horizon Suite for breakout sessions.
Looking for a fun team-building element? Add a competitive twist to your event with on-site Laser Quest—a popular option for corporate groups.
Our experienced events team will guide you every step of the way, making planning effortless and your event unforgettable.
We recommend this venue for:
Auditorium
What makes Action Stations truly unique is our 275-tiered seated auditorium available for exclusive hire
Ideal for: Presentations | Cinema Screening | Lectures | Award Ceremonies
Capacity: 275 Seated
Price: £1,500 +VAT for auditorium only
The auditorium can also be hired with the Horizon Suite as one booking for £2,000 +VAT
Horizon Suite
The Horizon Suite is our 1st floor open plan area and a perfect blank canvas ready to be transformed to suit your needs
Ideal for: Presentations | Meetings | Workshops | Team Building | Breakout Sessions | Exhibitions
Capacity: 100 Seated | 275 Standing
Price: £1,250 +VAT for Horizon Suite only
The Horizon Suite can also be hired with the Auditorium as one booking for £2,000 +VAT
Laser Quest
Make the most of your corporate event and go against colleagues in our Laser Quest experience to create the perfect extra for your team away day experience.
Ideal for: Team Building
Capacity: Each game play lasts 20 mins, and max 22 players per game
Price: POA as an add on to your venue hire booking
Digital Walkthrough of Action Stations
See how Action Stations could look for your next event with our interactive 360° walkthrough.
FAQs
We offer Dry Hire only which includes exclusive use of the agreed spaces, a dedicated Event Manager, security, cleaning, tables and chairs, signage, additional equipment such as lighting and sound where needed. Private tours can be added onto your booking at an additional fee if required.
Our historic venues are very delicate due to their age and structure, requiring continuous conservation, therefore we ask that you work with our approved event suppliers who are experts in their field and know our venues as well as we do.
You will find details of our recommended decor specialists and florists in our Preferred Supplier List. For low key small decorative items, please discuss this with your Event Manager who will be able to advise further. Please note that helium balloons, confetti, dry ice, sparklers and candles are not permitted in our heritage buildings. We do however welcome alternative battery powered candles.
By car:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is just off junction 12 of the M27, follow the brown and white signs to ‘Historic Dockyard’ which will lead you to our official car park which is located only 400 yards from the entrance at Victory Gate. If this car park is full there are others within close proximity at Gunwharf Quays and Havant Street.
If using a satnav device, please use the postcode PO1 3 LJ.
Public transport:
The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour, and then it is a 5 minute walk to Victory Gate
We are able to offer discounted group tickets to one or all of our attractions at Portsmouth and Gosport to be part of your hire. If you'd like to add this option to your booking, then please discuss this with your Event Manager who will be able to help build you a bespoke offer.
We welcome all guests to our venue spaces and we have tried to make it as safe as possible. However, some of our spaces are historic buildings and ships, and we know that there can be challenges for some guests.
For those who believe they will be limited, please discuss any accessibility requirements with your Event Manager who will be able to advise and we can provide on-site additional support if needed.
Yes, we are able to offer discount if you are a military personnel wishing to book one of our venues. Please let our Event Manager know upon enquiry and they will be able to discuss this with you in more detail.
Discover our hand-picked suppliers
Each of our venues works with a select range of trusted, high-quality suppliers who understand how to protect our heritage venues and historic vessels, leaving you to relax and enjoy your bespoke occasion.
From caterers and cake makers, to musicians and décor specialists, work directly with our suppliers to build a unique package for you and your event.
Thank you
By choosing to host your event with us, you are doing more than just booking a uniquely memorable venue. You are actively contributing to the conservation of Britain’s naval heritage.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a charitable organisation, and all profit generated via venue hire is reinvested so that we can continue to preserve and improve our iconic ships, aircraft and submarines as well as our treasured collections and historic buildings for the general public to enjoy.
