Conference, team building and events venue in Hampshire.

Enjoying a prime location within the Wellington Estate on the Hampshire and Berkshire border, The Wellington Arms is ideally positioned for hosting corporate meetings and events, being easily accessible from Basingstoke and Reading on the A33 and located just 45 minutes from Southampton Airport.

Accommodating up to 160 delegates for day events in our exclusive Waterloo Suite, our event space and surrounding area is the perfect place to host your meeting, away-day, team building, awards nights and much more.

Food is considered the pinnacle of a successful event. We are not only renowned for our informal dining of fresh, local and season fare, of which many of the ingredients have been naturally raised, locally grown and cooked to perfection by our team of award-winning chefs, but you also have the full support of our dedicated events team who will assist in planning your event, every step of the way in our private event space.

For attendees wishing to avoid the drive-time traffic, stay longer and settle down to your evening meal in our buzzing, modern pub, which has been lovingly prepared and cooked by our highly-experienced team of chefs.

Alternatively, stay overnight in one of our 25 stunning en-suite hotel rooms and enjoy a craft ale, artisan gin or an award-winning local wine with your meal! Every bedroom is beautifully designed, each featuring a working area with complimentary WiFi, lavish rain-shower, fluffy bathrobes, luxury toiletries, mini-bar and, most importantly, a king-bed dressed in the most welcoming luxurious linen ensuring you have your home comforts and space to truly relax after a long day of work.

What you can expect from us:

  • Exclusive use of The Waterloo Suite
  • Can accommodate up to 160 guests, seated theatre style
  • Can cater for up to 140 guests for a sit-down meal
  • Accommodation available to pre-book
  • Free car parking
  • Exclusive facilities including a dedicated entrance, cloakroom and toilets
  • List of recommended suppliers
  • Dedicated events team to assist throughout
  • Bespoke menus designed by our Head Chef
  • All inclusive package pricing, inclusive of VAT (no hidden costs!)

Team Building & Fun Days

Whatever team building, developmental and motivational activities you have in mind, our events team can put you in touch with suppliers to cater for all your needs. Whether you plan to make use of our spacious Waterloo Suite, private Rose Garden, or even head outdoors at the beautiful Wellington Country Park, just minutes from us.

Country Pursuits
Our country pursuit days offer an exciting mix of outdoor activities that are both exhilarating and a great way to bond with colleagues/clients and build relationships. With the beautiful Wellington Country Park situated just minutes from us, it’s a great excuse to get outside and enjoy a range of activities, from clay pigeon shooting to archery and fencing.

Corporate team learning archery

Team Challenges
Fun challenges that encourage teamwork and identifying each other’s strengths. Challenges range from the Escape Room, where teams have to work together to crack the padlocks and puzzles in order to escape a locked room, to tasks that unleash their inner-creativity ranging from producing their own music video to  a variety of cooking challenges.

Tug of war competition

Reward Experiences
Rewarding your employee’s hard work has been proven to increase engagement and loyalty, so treating them to a fun experience that allows you all to escape the ‘work talk’ is a great way to get to know each other’s personalities outside of the office environment. Experiences are so varied and include gin tasting, race nights, cocktail-making workshops and much more!

Wine tasting experience

Speak to our events team today…

Get in touch with our events team to learn more about the packages and price options we offer and to enquire about availability.