Conference and Meeting Spaces

Great Eastern Hall

The Great Eastern Hall is our new venue available for conferences, exhibitions and corporate banquets. A fully versatile space, equipped with impressive dual projectors, WiFi and media compatibility.

Perfect for conferences networking events lectures exhibitions performances banquets	Capacity: Up to 250 guests theatre style or 120 guests cabaret style

Viridor Theatre

This is a sophisticated conference space adjacent to the SS Great Britain, with audio-visual equipment, WiFi and media compatibility.

Perfect for conferences large board meetings roadshows seminars networking events lectures	Capacity: Up to 120 guests theatre style or 48 guests cabaret style

Kirby Laing Room

The Kirby Laing Room with its impressive curved wall and historic foundation of the steamship engine works, lies in the heart of the Brunel Institute.

Perfect for educational workshops staff training drinks receptions large meetings presentations	Capacity: Up to 25 guests theatre style or 18 guests boardroom style

Sir Daniel Gooch Suite

The Sir Daniel Gooch Suite is a breakout space adjacent to the Great Eastern Hall, which can be booked out as a private meeting room.

Perfect for training courses meetings breakout space seminars classroom/exam space	Capacity: Up to 30 guests seated

Great Western Room

While offering a balcony space for the Viridor Theatre, the Great Western Room can also be closed off to offer a private meeting room with views of the ship.

Perfect for private meetings breakout space balcony to Viridor Theatre staff training presentations	Capacity: Up to 18 guests seated

Sir Marc Brunel Room

With spectacular views of the harbourside, the Sir Marc Brunel Room can be used in conjunction with the Great Eastern Hall or as a separate meeting room.

Perfect for board meetings presentations breakout space seminars	Capacity: Up to 12 guests boardroom style

The ship

Spaces on board include the light and airy Promenade Deck, the sumptuous First Class Dining Saloon and the Weather Deck, which boasts one of the region’s best waterside views.

The ship can be hired independently or in conjunction with the adjacent conference spaces.

Perfect for: Gala dinners Drinks receptions Performances Private parties Meetings	Capacity: Up to 300 guests standing and 220 guests seated

First Class Dining Saloon

Once admired by Queen Victoria, the First Class Dining Saloon is the perfect space for banquets and dinners.

Modern technology and early Victorian opulence combine to ensure the highest standards in luxury and comfort.

Perfect for: first class dinner receptions                private parties speed networking music performances presentations exhibition space	Capacity: Up to 160 guests seated

Weather Deck

Boasting one of the region's most impressive views, the Weather Deck provides a stunning space to host drinks and canapé receptions.

Perfect for: drinks receptions performances late spring and summer events press/photo-calls	Capacity: Up to 150 guests standing

Promenade Deck

An elegant space on board the ship, with natural daylight filtering in through the grand skylight. The Promenade Deck features decorative mirrors and sweeping wooden decks.

Perfect for: networking drinks receptions canapés welcome speeches	Capacity: Up to 150 guests standing

Hayward Saloon

This is a versatile and more intimate space within the ship, used for presentations, meetings and lunches, or as a bar and dance area when booked along with the First Class Dining Saloon.

Perfect for: discos/bands private lunches meetings presentations bar	Capacity: Up to 50 guests seated