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Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower is a hands-on interactive museum in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy's Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. Priddy's Hard was once a busy Naval armaments depot providing the Royal Navy with its ammunition for over two hundred years.
Contact Details
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
Gosport
PO12 4LE
Tel: 02392 505600
Email: mfarrance@explosion.org.uk
Web: Click to Visit
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Facilities for Celebrations & Conferences
Conference centre features a conference hall for 140 people with a small breakout room for 30. The main hall may be divided into two smaller rooms if required. Refreshments and lunches may be served in the conference suite or waterside coffee shop with beautiful views across Portsmouth Harbour.
AV equipment available includes LCD projector, motorised screen, video and DVD player, audio system including CD and cassette, induction loop amplifier, radio microphone, lectern with light and mic., touch-panel remote control of all equipment, PC/Powerpoint compatibility, internet access, OHP, electronic blinds, dimmer controlled lighting plus rail-mounted screens, flipcharts etc. as required.
 | The largest function room at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower seats 100 persons. Depending on the venue it may be possible to increase this by combining multiple rooms or erecting a marquee. Most venues will accept smaller parties but there may be a minimum limit or a surcharge involved. Discuss your requirements with the venue directly. |
 | A buffet or self-service catering service is available. |
 | There is parking on-site for 100 vehicles. Good sized car park with flat access to the premises. |
 | This venue is licenced to perform civil marriage and partnership ceremonies - please discuss specific rooms and party sizes with the venue. Remember that ceremony licences and room capacities may not be the same. Our room sizes are for banqueting purposes. |
 | Meeting facilities are available on request. Please discuss the specifics with the venue or check out the Function Rooms listed below for further details. |
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Aisle in Grand Magazine

Wedding Ceremony in Grand Magazine

Conference Hall A
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Function Rooms For Hire
| The Waterside Conference Suite - Full |
During the day we can offer a conference suite that includes a Conference Hall for up to 140 people and a break-out Meeting Room for up to 30 delegates. The Conference Hall can also be divided into two separate rooms should you require it.
Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away.
There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.
Banqueting Capacity: 100
Informal Event Capacity: 150
Suitable For: Corporate Events
Room has natural light and views of Waterside
This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.
Room Dimensions: Length 18.5m
, Width 6.5m
, Area 120 sq m
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Proper wooden dancefloor
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Sound Limiting Device - unknown
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Stage
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Blackout Blinds - unknown
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In-house sound system/PA fitted
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Air Conditioning - unknown
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Video Projection available
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Paid Wi-Fi Available
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Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown
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| The Waterside Conference Suite - Half |
The main Conference Hall can be seperated into two smaller spaces with a beech-veneered acoustic screen.
Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away.
There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.
Banqueting Capacity: 50
Informal Event Capacity: 75
Suitable For: Private Functions
, Club & Social Events
, Corporate Events
Room has natural light and views of Waterside
This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.
If hiring a DJ, we would always recommend asking them if they have DJmark accreditation. DJmark is the sign of a quality mobile disco who is operating legitimately and with a particular regard for great customer service. Click Here for more details about the scheme.
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Proper wooden dancefloor
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Sound Limiting Device - unknown
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Stage
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Stage lighting
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Blackout Blinds - unknown
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In-house sound system/PA fitted
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Air Conditioning - unknown
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Video Projection available
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Paid Wi-Fi Available
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Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown
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| The Grand Magazine |
Restrooms are situated elsewhere in the venue, maybe some distance away.
There is a bar elsewhere in the venue.
Banqueting Capacity: 100
Informal Event Capacity: 125
Suitable For: Weddings/Civil Partnerships
, Private Functions
, Corporate Events
Be aware that this room has no natural light
This room MAY present some challenges to the disabled and infirm - we have not been able to validate this information. Please check specifics with the venue if this is of concern.
If hiring a DJ, we would always recommend asking them if they have DJmark accreditation. DJmark is the sign of a quality mobile disco who is operating legitimately and with a particular regard for great customer service. Click Here for more details about the scheme.
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| Room Facilities |
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Proper wooden dancefloor
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Sound Limiting Device - unknown
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There is a stage
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In-house stage lighting fitted
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Blackout blinds fitted
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In-house sound system/PA fitted
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Air Conditioning - unknown
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Video Projection available
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Paid Wi-Fi Available
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Haze/Smoke allowed? - unknown
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