POOLE’s Lighthouse arts centre has retained the Gold award at the Dorset Tourism Awards, where it was named Business Events Venue of the Year. It is the fourth time in five years that the arts centre has won this coveted award (in 2024 it had the silver award).

The awards follow a three-month judging process and were announced at the Dorset Tourism Awards at the Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have retained our Gold title!” said Lucy Funnell, the venue’s corporate development and events manager: “This award goes to show that business and culture make a powerful combination – after all, there’s no business like show business!”

As well as its stimulating programme of high quality and diverse arts and entertainment from international, national and regional artists, the arts centre has also hosted meetings, conferences and events for a range of clients including the Open University, Rockley, Lester Aldridge, BCP Council, HK Law, Bournemouth University, NHS Dorset, Tops Day Nurseries, Diverse Abilities and Bournemouth & Poole College.

“Lighthouse works incredibly hard to make sure everyone who comes here has a great experience, whether they come to see a show, attend a conference, take part in a course or present a trade fair,” adds Lucy.

“Not only is Lighthouse able to support business users deliver their events our clients find that hosting events in an inspirational arts space offers them a welcome change of pace from their usual business environment.”

For more information, contact lucy.funnell@nulllighthousepoole.co.uk

Pictured: Robin Barker of Dorset Tourism Awards, with Lucy Funnell, the Lighthouse corporate development and events manager, and Emma Bovey, the arts centre’s head of development.