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Arts Centre

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Poole, South West England — BH15 1UG

1500

Max Capacity

FROM

£500

Per Day

4.7

44 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts is a state-of-the-art cultural venue located on the stunning Poole Quay. This award-winning arts centre combines creative excellence with flexible event spaces, making it ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. The venue features multiple theatre spaces, conference rooms, and versatile areas that can accommodate everything from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences for up to 1,500 delegates. With its waterfront location, modern facilities, and professional event management team, Lighthouse offers a unique and inspiring setting for business events. The venue provides comprehensive AV support, catering services, and accessible facilities throughout.

Room Capacities

theatre

669

boardroom

classroom

400

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

1500

dining

300

banquet

250

Pricing

Day rates from £500

Room hire from £150 for smaller spaces. Full day conference packages from £500. Catering and technical support available at additional cost. Discounts available for local organizations and extended bookings.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Waterfront location

Catering services

Air conditioning

Natural light

Parking

Accessible

Event management

Technical support

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Meeting Rooms

Parking

AV & Technical

Professional stage lighting

Sound system

Projectors

Screens

Microphones

Radio mics

Follow spots

Mixing desk

Wi-Fi

Recording capabilities

Ideal For

Theatre ProductionsMusic ConcertsDance PerformancesComedy ShowsConferencesCorporate EventsPrivate HireExhibitionsCommunity Events

Location & Access

21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UG

Poole Railway Station 0.5 miles away with direct trains to London Waterloo (2 hours). Regular bus services connect to Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Bournemouth Airport 7 miles away. Southampton Airport 35 miles. Sandbanks Ferry nearby for Isle of Purbeck access.

40 on-site parking spaces available. Additional public parking at Poole Quay and town centre car parks within walking distance. Blue badge parking spaces available on-site.

Wheelchair accessible