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Venue Type
Historic Venue
City
Bournemouth
Region
South West
Standing
2500
theatre
1448
dinner
500
bedrooms
0
About
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre & Ballroom
Bournemouth Pavilion is a Grade II listed Art Deco theatre and events venue in central Bournemouth. Dating from 1929, it combines a traditional 1,448-seat theatre with an elegant ballroom and additional rooms, providing a distinctive alternative to the larger contemporary spaces at the nearby BIC.
The venue is particularly suited to conferences, award ceremonies, gala dinners, graduations, proms, receptions and corporate celebrations.
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Facilities and Services
The Pavilion offers professional technical and production support, with an in-house technical team able to build bespoke production packages using the venue's own equipment. The Theatre provides an extensive lighting stock, sound system, fly tower, orchestra pit and backstage dressing rooms, while the Ballroom has its own stage, licensed bars and lounges.
Ideal For
- Graduation Ceremonies
- School Proms
- University Events
- Dinner Dances
- Drinks Receptions
- Fashion Shows
- Live Entertainment
- Theatre Productions
- Presentations
- Debates
- Association Events
- Corporate Hospitality
- Charity Events
- Ceremonies
- Large-Scale Banquets
Key Features
- Grade II Listed – Historic Art Deco venue.
- 1,448-Seat Theatre – Impressive fixed auditorium.
- 2,500 Reception – Large Ballroom capacity.
- 1,053m² Ballroom – Substantial flexible floor space.
- 500 Dinner – Excellent banqueting capability.
- Original Art Deco – Distinctive period interiors.
- Professional Stage – Fly tower and orchestra pit.
- In-House Production – Technical team and equipment.
- Licensed Bars – Two bars within the Ballroom.
- Central Bournemouth – Close to seafront and hotels.
Grade II Listed – Historic Art Deco venue.
1,448-Seat Theatre – Impressive fixed auditorium.
2,500 Reception – Large Ballroom capacity.
1,053m² Ballroom – Substantial flexible floor space.
500 Dinner – Excellent banqueting capability.
Original Art Deco – Distinctive period interiors.
Professional Stage – Fly tower and orchestra pit.
In-House Production – Technical team and equipment.
Licensed Bars – Two bars within the Ballroom.
Central Bournemouth – Close to seafront and hotels.
Why Hire
Bournemouth Pavilion offers a distinctive alternative to a conventional conference venue, combining Grade II listed Art Deco character with substantial event capacity. The 1,448-seat theatre provides a ready-made setting for conferences, ceremonies and presentations, while the 1,053m² Ballroom can accommodate up to 2,500 for receptions or 500 for dinner.
Its central Bournemouth location, close to the seafront, hotels and town-centre amenities, makes it particularly well suited to residential conferences, awards, gala dinners and large corporate celebrations. Professional in-house technical support, staging, licensed bars and additional supporting rooms allow organisers to deliver both daytime and evening elements within the same venue.
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Location and Access
The Pavilion occupies a central position on Westover Road, close to Bournemouth Pier, the seafront, town centre, restaurants and hotels. Its central location makes it particularly useful for residential conferences and events where delegates require nearby accommodation.
Bournemouth Railway Station | 1.0 mile
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station | 2.5 miles
Bournemouth Airport | 7 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
2
meeting rooms
3
bedrooms
0
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