Solent Views

Solent Views is a meeting and event venue on the seafront in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight. Set within Hovertravel's Hovercraft Centre of Excellence, it offers organisers a distinctive setting overlooking the Solent and the hovercraft terminal. The venue is suited to board meetings, small conferences, training sessions and business gatherings, as well as social occasions such as wedding celebrations, drinks parties and private functions.

The main space can be arranged in different layouts and expanded to accommodate events for up to 50 guests. For smaller groups, a boardroom set-up seats up to 14, while a separate meeting room is suitable for groups of up to eight. A breakout area provides room for refreshments, catering or informal conversations between sessions. The venue also has natural daylight, free Wi-Fi and video-conferencing facilities, making it practical for both in-person and hybrid meetings.

Organisers can request locally sourced catering, tea, coffee and refreshments. Transport can also be arranged as an addition, which may be useful for guests travelling from the mainland. The Ryde location is close to local public transport and the town's amenities, with the hovercraft providing a direct connection to Southsea in Portsmouth. This unusual setting can give business meetings and private events a memorable coastal backdrop while keeping the practical needs of a small group in view. With several room configurations and a modest guest capacity, Solent Views is particularly suitable for organisers seeking a focused venue for a meeting, seminar, reception or intimate celebration on the Isle of Wight.