The Welsh Institute of Sport is a contemporary facility located in Cardiff's prestigious Sophia Gardens area, adjacent to the Principality Stadium. This purpose-built venue combines sports excellence with versatile conference and meeting facilities, making it ideal for corporate events, training sessions, and conferences. The institute features modern meeting rooms, conference spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities with comprehensive audio-visual equipment. Its central Cardiff location provides excellent transport links and is within walking distance of the city center, offering delegates easy access to hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The venue is fully accessible and provides professional event management services.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Room | 300 | — | 40 | 150 | 50 | — | — |
| Meeting Room 1 | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
| Meeting Room 2 | 30 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on request. Corporate rates and package deals available for full-day bookings.
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Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW, United Kingdom
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The Welsh Institute of Sport is a verified sports & conference centre in Cardiff, hosting up to 500 guests, with day delegate rates from £460. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Hybrid Ready, Networking. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events, receptions and networking events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 500 guests in theatre style, 300 for dinner, multiple room configurations available
Full AV package including projection, sound system, wireless microphones and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
In-house catering team providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment packages
On-site parking available with 200+ spaces, accessible parking bays provided
The Welsh Institute of Sport is a contemporary facility located in Cardiff's prestigious Sophia Gardens area, adjacent to the Principality Stadium. This purpose-built venue combines sports excellence with versatile conference and meeting facilities, making it ideal for corporate events, training sessions, and conferences. The institute features modern meeting rooms, conference spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities with comprehensive audio-visual equipment. Its central Cardiff location provides excellent transport links and is within walking distance of the city center, offering delegates easy access to hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The venue is fully accessible and provides professional event management services.
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