The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn has 2 meeting/event spaces for up to 40 delegates (theatre), largest: Main Bar Area (40).
- Up to 120 delegates
- 2 meeting spaces
- On-site parking
1 photosPhotography pending verification1 photosCapacity overview
2 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bar Area | 40 | — | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | 85 |
| Function Room | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — | 45 |
At a glance
The Ship Inn is a well-established traditional public house located in Orton Waterville, Peterborough. This popular local venue offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with quality food and drink service throughout the day. The pub features a main bar area and separate function room suitable for private hire, making it ideal for birthday parties, celebrations, and small business meetings. With its convenient location and friendly service, The Ship Inn provides an authentic British pub experience for both locals and visitors to the Peterborough area.
Best suited for
- Private Parties
- Birthday Celebrations
- Small Weddings
- Wake Receptions
- Quiz Nights
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Function Room
- Food Service
- Bar
- Beer Garden
- Family Friendly
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Ground floor access
- Some areas wheelchair accessible
Location & getting there
12 Oundle Road, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, PE2 5RE, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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The Ship Inn is a verified public house in Peterborough, hosting up to 120 guests. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Networking, Accessibility. Verified on-site: wi-fi, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, receptions and networking events, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & productionNot listed
- Food & cateringNot listed
- BedroomsNot listed
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
Venue IQ™
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 5 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does The Ship Inn have?
The Ship Inn has 2 meeting and event spaces in Peterborough, seating up to 40 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of The Ship Inn's largest event space?
The largest event space at The Ship Inn is Main Bar Area, with a maximum capacity of 40 guests.
What conference facilities does The Ship Inn offer?
The Ship Inn offers Free WiFi, Parking, Function Room, Food Service, Basic sound system, TV screens, Wi-Fi across its 2 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 120 guests for standing events, 80 seated
What AV equipment is available?
Basic sound system and TV screens available
Is catering available?
Traditional pub food and buffet options available
Is there parking available?
Limited on-site parking, street parking available nearby
About The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a well-established traditional public house located in Orton Waterville, Peterborough. This popular local venue offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with quality food and drink service throughout the day. The pub features a main bar area and separate function room suitable for private hire, making it ideal for birthday parties, celebrations, and small business meetings. With its convenient location and friendly service, The Ship Inn provides an authentic British pub experience for both locals and visitors to the Peterborough area.
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