Utilita Bowl (previously The Ageas Bowl) is the home to Hampshire Cricket, welcoming the Southern Vipers in 2016. Utilita Bowl has made a name for itself in the international cricketing world. Hosting not only full seasons of domestic matches, including the high-stakes Vitality Blast T20 but also nail-biting international fixtures. 2021 saw Southern Brave join the family, calling The Ageas Bowl it’s home, and bringing home a victory for the men’s team in the 100-balls inaugural year.
The Utilita Bowl not only focuses on domestic and international level cricket but is responsible for the development of grassroots cricket in Hampshire. The aim is to grow and improve the game to provide a cricketing future for all. Not only a pitch-perfect cricket ground, but The Utilita Bowl is also an active training facility, with a nursery pitch and six-lane Indoor School.
Within the stands of the ground, you will find 12 multi-purpose meeting spaces. These can cater to 2 to 250 guests and our conferencing team is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service. The Utilita Bowl doesn’t limit itself to hosting cricketing events, playing host to a number of live music concerts, commercial and charity events each year, including the annual Fireworks extravaganza, outdoor cinema and many more.
The world-class venue is also home to an elite sports medicine centre, the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre. The centre offers a vast range of services and is open to all.
In 2015, we celebrated the grand opening of the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl. A 4-star luxury property built into The Utilita Bowl venue. From twin standard guest rooms to a presidential suite, the 171-bedroomed hotel boasts views overlooking both the cricket pitch and an 18-hole golf course.
Within the hotel sits BEEFY’S Restaurant by Lord Botham, eforea spa and Boundary Lakes Golf Course. Not to mention a unique variety of conference and eventing spaces.
Sat on the ground floor of the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl is The Ballroom. The jewel in the conferencing crown, it is one of the largest ballrooms on the South Coast. The versatile space can host up to 700 guests. It comes with a private foyer and bar which pose as the ideal location for reception drinks or a meet & greet.
The unique event space within the hotel can host all events, from small intimate meetings to large scale exhibitions. The Media Centre, with its floor to ceiling windows, overlooks the outfield. This suite provides a picturesque backdrop to any event. The introduction of the Hiltons innovative “Meetings Simplified” package has revolutionised meetings. The booking process has been made simple, quick and painless. The perfect streamlined process of planning events.
The Utilita Bowl offers 8 executive boxes, each boasting panoramic views over the cricket ground and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV facilities. Each of the suites can host up to 10 delegates and can be available for a half-day or full-day basis or as part of a day delegate package.
The Utilita Bowl venue is proud to home Boundary Lakes Golf Course, a 69-parkland course. Our 18-hole golf course, complete with USGA standard greens, is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.
Leave the stresses of the day behind you as you enter the oasis of eforea spa. The first in the UK, eforea spa will transport you into a world of tranquillity. Experience it all with our thermal journey. Discover our hydrotherapy pool, aromatherapy steam rooms and deep relaxation, followed by an indulging trip to the spa café.
Pamper your body with our luxurious list of treatments, each guaranteed to leave you feeling brand new.
Situated an hour or less away from London, Brighton, Portsmouth and Reading, The Utilita Bowl is an easily accessible venue. With excellent transport links from all major train stations and the local airport, it couldn’t be easier to get to and from the ground.
If you’re seeking information on Matchday Hospitality at The Utilita Bowl in Southampton, please contact hospitality@ageasbowl.com or call 02380 475619.
With simply stunning surroundings and a luxury collection of suites, The Utilita Bowl is the ideal place for a celebration. The Utilita Bowl offers a vast driveway to make an entrance, whilst the hotel and stadium’s range of impressive event suites and the beautiful lakes of the venue’s Boundary Lakes Golf Course offers ideal backdrops to show off the amazing gowns.
Bespoke menus, tailored mocktails and the flexibility to accommodate different prom themes and entertainment all combine to create an unsurpassed prom experience. Find out more about proms and graduations at The Utilita Bowl in Hampshire.
The Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl provide the perfect backdrop to your wedding day, whether you’re looking to host an intimate wedding reception or a large, lavish celebration.
With a variety of suites to choose from, exceptional service quality, bespoke dining options and your very own wedding coordinator, we’ll ensure your wedding day becomes the day of your dreams. And whether you’re inspired by a traditional ceremony, or looking for something more bespoke, our experienced team will strive to create a unique and memorable day.
The Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl are privileged to be licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships in a number of luxury function rooms, with the scope to welcome a handful or up to 450 guests. Read more about weddings at Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.
TOTAL EXHIBITION SPACE AVAILABLE
8
SMALLER MEETING ROOMS/BOXES
15
NUMBER OF EVENT SPACES
Onsite – Hilton
DISTANCE TO NEAREST HOTEL
171
NEARBY HOTEL BEDROOMS
100
ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
Free Parking
PARKING COSTS
No
ARE PITCH EVENTS WELCOME AT YOUR CLUB
Southampton Airport
NEAREST AIRPORT
Southampton Airport Parkway & Southampton Central
NEAREST TRAIN STATION
M27
NEAREST MOTORWAY
Free WiFi
INTERNET ACCESS
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