Set within the Wellington Estate, our spaces offer a relaxed and considered setting for gatherings of all kinds, from smaller occasions to larger celebrations.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a corporate event, marking a special occasion, or bringing people together to celebrate or remember, everything is set up to feel easy from the start.
From drinks through to dining, our spaces move naturally with the flow of the day, supported by a team that understands how to bring everything together without overcomplicating it.
Wakes & Celebrations of Life Near Basingstoke and Reading
Situated on the A33 near Hook, Basingstoke and Reading, The Wellington Arms offers a beautiful venue to celebrate the life of a loved one and to come together to share many happy memories.
The Waterloo Suite is a private event space for up to 140 guests, ideal for wakes, funeral receptions and memorials. The exclusive function room offers a dedicated entrance, fully stocked bar, menus brimming with fresh, local ingredients, top of the range AV equipment and an outdoor seating space (subject to weather).
Feel confident and in safe hands with our experienced Events Manager and her team, who will assist and manage all elements of this important celebration of life, to make the planning and organising as easy as possible for you.
For those travelling from further afield, The Wellington Arms has plenty of car parking, including electric car charge points, and 25 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms should guests wish to stay overnight.
For more information, please give us a call on 01256 882214.
What you can expect from us:
Conferences & Corporate Events Venue in Hampshire
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.
