Spaces for Hire at Portland

Whether you are looking to host a small business meeting or celebrating something special, our versatile venues can accommodate your needs.

Find your perfect venue from the options below:

Portland College Bar

Eastwood Suite

A flexible space in the Woodlands building & equipped with our licensed bar. Seated capacity of approximately 40 people. 

Hawthorns 

Hawthorns can accommodate approximately 80 when seated, or can be used to extend the capacity of Woodlands or Eastwood Suite.

Woodlands

Our largest space that when joined with Hawthorns and Eastwood, can accommodate approximately 280 people.

Linden Room 

A private, smaller space within the Woodlands building that can seat 22 people in a board room or lecture layout.

Newstart Theatre 

A large, flexible theatre & sports hall that can seat up to 220 with optional bleacher seating. For more info, contact newstart@portland.ac.uk 

Woodland Adventure Zone

Combine your meeting with an adventure for your team! Choose from climbing, zip lining, archery and more.

Exhibition Room 

A bright & airy meeting space opposite Newstart that can accommodate approximately 20 people when arranged as a board room.

Pathways (Sutton)

Classroom & social spaces that are great for community groups. For more info contact pathways@portland.ac.uk

Coffee Shop

Situated near Newstart and adjoined to the exhibition room. Great for social drinks or afternoon tea. Suitable for groups of up to 50. 

Ivor Creswell – Secretary of the Rotary Club of Sutton in Ashfield

Over the last few years the Rotary Club of Sutton in Ashfield have held President’s Evenings and other functions in the Eastwood Suite at Portland College. We can say that the experience has been very good indeed.

Vera Preston – Chairperson, Ladies Circle of Friends Club

Our 35 members enjoyed an excellent meal in comfortable and warm surroundings with excellent service from your waiting team. Looking forward to a repeat visit soon.

Catering Options

Our catering team can provide refreshments for your event including:

  • Tea & coffee  facilities for meeting rooms
  • Hot & cold buffet options including modern street food menus
  • Seated three course meals (within the Woodlands complex only)
  • Options for bespoke menus- contact our in house catering team 

For more information about options and pricing, please get in touch via the enquiry form below. 

Contact us

Contact us today to ask any questions or book a visit:

Tel: 01623 499105

Email: rachaelrichardson@portland.ac.uk / davidpowney@portland.ac.uk

 

More to explore

We support our communities through a range of different services, with all profits going directly to our charity.

Newstart Theatre
Woodland Adventure Zone
Portland Assessments
Venue Hire & Team Days
Physio & Hydrotherapy
Coffee Shop