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www.visitbrighton.com
A guide for conference organisers
Contact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
VisitBrighton Convention BureauBrighton Town HallBrightonBN1 1JAUnited Kingdom
Meet in Brighton,leave inspired…A guide for conference organisers
www.visitbrighton.comContact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
VisitBrighton Convention BureauBrighton Town HallBrightonBN1 1JAUnited Kingdom
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2 ExperiencethespiritofBrighton4 Ourcityhasitall6 We’reafoot-friendlycity8 Wehaveagreenheart10 Abiteandabrowse12 We’reheretohelp13 Venuemenu14 TheAmericanExpress CommunityStadium15 BrightonCentre16 BrightonDome17 BrightonPier18 BrightonRacecourse19 TheGrand20 HiltonBrightonMetropole21 HolidayInnBrighton–Seafront22 HotelduVin
23 HotelSeattle24 HoveCentre25 JurysInn26 LansdownePlaceHotel&Spa27 MercureBrightonSeafront28 myhotelBrighton29 TheOldShipHotel –PumaHotelsCollection30 RoyalPavilion31 TheRoyalYork32 SeaLifeCentre33 SussexCountyCricketClub34 ThistleBrighton35 UniversityofSussex36 Testimonials38 Citymap40 Contactus
Thishandyguidewillhelpyouchooseyourperfectconferencevenue.We’reproudofthevibrancy,creativityandbest-of-all-worldslifestylethatBrightonhastooffer.ComeandseeBrightonforyourself,wepromiseyouwon’tbedisappointed.
Contents
Welcome to Brighton
Experience the spirit of Brighton
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There’s a positive atmosphere in Brighton. The city by the sea has a passion for creativity, a desire to look at things differently, and a friendliness that attracts visitors from all over the world. Whether it’s the sea air that changes your perspective, or the lively North Laine that buzzes day and night, or the mish-mash of people, Brighton’s got that special something that will inspire you.
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Onethingdelegatesloveaboutourcityisitsvibrancyandbest-of-all-worldslifestyle.Whetherit’stheseaair,theSouthDownsNationalPark,orouryear-roundfestivals–there’ssomethingforeveryone.We’veevengotaRoyalPalacebuiltasamonumenttodecadence–proofthatwe’vebeenattheforefrontofentertainmentandhospitalityforover200years.
Our city has it all
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We’re a foot-friendly cityThebeautyofBrightonisthateverythingisonyourdoorstep.Ittakes10minutestowalkfromthestationtotheseafronthotels,orfromBrightonPiertotheWestPierorfromtheBrightonCentretotheRoyalPavilion.Andifyougoona10-minutewalkinanydirection,you’llwalkpastmoreshopsandrestaurantsthanyoucanshakeastickofrockat.
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We have a green heartBrightoniswell-knownforitsgreenvaluesanditslowcarboneconomy,soitmakessensethatourhotelsandconferencevenuesarealwaysimprovingtheircarbonfootprintstoo.Westrivetobalancetheneedsofpedestrians,cyclists,publictransportusersandmotorists.Ontopofthat,we’rehometothelargestorganicretailerinthecountry,variouslocalfoodco-operativesandelectriccarinitiatives.
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A bite and a browseFromthebigbrandnamesofthehighstreettothepersonalwelcomeinthebuzzingboutiquesofTheLanes,there’snoshortageofshopsinBrighton.Feelinghungry?Brightonhasalmostasmanyrestaurantsasithaspebblesonthebeach,fromauthenticIndiantochicvegetariantogoodoldfish’n’chips.
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We’re here to helpWehavegreatrelationshipswithallthevenues,hotelsandsupportservices.Telluswhatyou’relookingforandwecanhelpyoufindit.NotonlydoweknowBrightonlikethebacksofourhands,butwe’vebeenhelpingpeopledeliversuccessfulconferenceshereforyears.Socallusandletushelpyougetstarted.
What we can do for you:•Helpyoufindtherightvenue•Source,negotiateandbookaccommodationviaourfreeaccommodationbookingservice
•Putyouintouchwithalltheservicesyouneedtomakeyourmeetingasuccess
•Organiseafamiliarisationvisit•Giveyouideasforyoursocialprogramme•Providehigh-qualityfilms,imagesandmapsforyourwebsite,brochureanddelegatepacks
ContactusforfreeandhelpfuladviceonholdingconferencesormeetingsinBrighton.Call:+44 (0)1273 292606Email:conferences@visitbrighton.comGoto:www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
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Venue menuThereareavarietyofhotelsbothclassicandmodern,premiersportingvenues,apurpose-builtconferencecentre,universities,andevenhistoricbuildingsthattellstoriesofBrighton’sonce-famousresidents.
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Max. Max. Max. No. of No. ofVenue Theatre Banquet Reception Meeting rooms Bedrooms Page
TheAmericanExpressCommunityStadium 380 450 650 23 n/a 14
BrightonCentre 4,500 1,000 2,500 18 n/a 15
BrightonDome 1,742 600 1,200 5 n/a 16
BrightonPier n/a n/a 350 n/a n/a 17
BrightonRacecourse 650 450 1,000 19 n/a 18
TheGrand 800 600 1,000 13 201 19
HiltonBrightonMetropole 1,300 1,200 1,300 28 340 20
HolidayInnBrighton–Seafront 600 336 600 9 131 21
HotelduVin 90 80 120 5 49 22
HotelSeattle 80 70 80 4 71 23
HoveCentre 870 650 600 5 n/a 24
JurysInn 110 80 80 9 234 25
LansdownePlaceHotel&Spa 150 170 270 8 84 26
MercureBrightonSeafront 180 150 220 6 116 27
myhotelBrighton 50 n/a 50 2 80 28
TheOldShipHotel–PumaHotelsCollection 260 180 300 11 154 29
RoyalPavilion 180 90 200 4 n/a 30
TheRoyalYork 50 50 120 4 51 31
SeaLifeCentre 300 n/a 400 1 n/a 32
SussexCountyCricketClub 19,000 900 1,800 17 n/a 33
ThistleBrighton 350 360 600 9 210 34
UniversityofSussex 500 250 550 15 850 35
The American Express Community StadiumFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
TheAmericanExpressCommunityStadium,hometoBrighton&HoveAlbion,boastsninelounges,14executiveboxes,fiveconcoursesandoutsidespaceforteam-buildingactivities.Allloungeshaveplasmascreens,built-inPAsystemsandwi-fi.Theseareperfectforavarietyofeventsincludingconferences,awardsceremoniesandcorporatereceptions.Allfacilitieshaveair-con,naturaldaylightandspectacularviewsoverlookingthepitchortheSouthDowns.LocatedontheoutskirtsofBrighton,theStadiumbenefitsfromexceptionallinkstotheA27andA23/M23toLondon.Falmerstationisonlyafewminutes’walkaway,andaneight-minutetrainjourneyfromBrightonorLewes.
Max. Theatre380 Max. Banquet450 No. of Meeting Rooms23 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
BupaLounge 380 – – 650 450 559
ProfileLounge 150 – – 550 350 461
LowerGoldN.Lounge 72 31 30 250 155 245
MezzanineGoldN.Lounge 90 31 25 285 190 270
MezzanineGoldS.Lounge 90 31 25 285 190 270
UpperGoldN.Lounge 50 25 20 140 80 124
UpperGoldS.Lounge 50 25 20 140 80 124
Boxes1–12 16 – 10 18 10 22
DoubleBox 32 26 20 36 30 43
W.StandLowerConcourse – – – – – 1,390
W.StandUpperConcourse – – – – – 999
S.StandConcourse – – – – – 946
N.StandConcourse – – – – – 1,188
E.StandConcourse – – – – – 1,083
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Foyer – – – 800 – 1,000
MeetingRoom1 150 70 – – – 230
Auditorium1 4,500 800 – 2,500 1,000 1,941
Auditorium2 640 200 – 800 350 597
Office2 – – 20 – – –
2Bar – – 15 36 – –
Syndicate1&2 400/200 130/60 – 400 160/80 391
Syndicate3&4 400/200 130/60 – 400 160/80 400
MeetingRoom3 50 20 20 – – –
Office4 – – – – – –
MeetingRoom5 50 30 30 – – –
TheRestaurant 300 100 – 400 300 320
MassMedia 80 40 – – – –
MeetingRoom6 50 30 30 – – –
Office7 – – – – – –
MeetingRoom8 50 20 20 – – –
MeetingRoom9 70 30 30 – – –
MeetingRoom10 60 30 30 – – –
Office11 40 20 20 – – –
Office12 – – – – – –
Office13 20 12 12 – – –
MeetingRoom14 30 12 12 – – –
MeetingRoom15 80 40 40 – – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre4,500 Max. Banquet1,000 No. of Meeting Rooms18 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Brighton CentreFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
Centralandontheseafront,theBrightonCentreiswithineasywalkingdistanceofthecity’smajorhotels,restaurantsandattractions.Withlight,airyandspaciousinteriors,panoramicseaviewsandeasyaccess,theBrightonCentreoffersclientsaflexiblevenuewiththecapacitytoaccommodateconferencesof100–4,450
delegatesviasevenmainmeetingspacesandafurther11break-outrooms.Thereisalso3,500m2ofexhibitionspace.TheCentre’sstaffcanofferexceptionalknowledgeandsupporttoclients,gainedfromover30years’experienceinrunninghigh-profile,high-security,nationalandinternationalevents.
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DomeConcertHall 1,742 – – – – 264
CornExchange 800 450 – 1,200 600 763
FoundersRoom 80 50 30 80 80 106
PavilionTheatre 232 70 40 350 100 240
FoyerBar 100 – – 800 150 147
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre1,742 Max. Banquet600 No. of Meeting Rooms5 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Brighton DomeFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
Withfivehistoricspacesunderoneroof–DomeConcertHall,CornExchange,FoyerBar,FoundersRoomandPavilionTheatre–BrightonDomeisoneofthemostversatileandstylishvenuesinthesouth.PartoftheRoyalPavilionEstate,BrightonDomecombinesstate-of-the-artfacilitieswithGradeIlistedheritage,andcancaterforsmallermeetingsof10–80peopleorlargereventsof80–1,742people,withcateringfacilities,exhibitionandbreak-outroomsavailable.Inadditiontohostingmanyoftheworld’smostcelebratedperformers,BrightonDomecanbehiredforeveryoccasionfromgaladinnerstoconferences,orfashionshowstoexhibitions.
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Horatio’s Bar – – – 350 – –
Palm Court – – – 250 – –
Victoria’s Bar – – – 100 – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
The Grade II listed Brighton Pier was built from 1891 to 1899 and is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 2 million visitors a year. Brighton Pier gives any event a proper taste of the seaside. All venues are available for hire with magnificent views of Brighton and the sea. Choose one of three venues that cater from between 20 and 1,000 people, with special menus featuring fish‘n’chips and Champagne. Brighton Pier also offers funfair wristbands, karaoke, live bands, caricaturists, palm readers, magicians and corporate rock.
Brighton PierFor more information or to book, please call
+44 (0)1273 292606
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GrandstandHall 650 – – 1,000 450 985
PremierHall 200 – – 500 250 580
SilksSuite 150 60 – 200 120 340
WestPier 200 – – 200 160 –
PrinceRegent 150 – – 200 150 265
ExecBox1 25 10 8 – – –
ExecBox2 25 10 8 – – –
ExecBox3 25 10 8 – – –
ExecBox4 25 10 8 – – –
ExecBox5 25 10 8 – – –
ExecBox6 25 10 8 – – –
WinningPost 64 34 30 – – 77
Marina 36 20 20 – – –
Sussex 20 20 16 – – –
Channel 25 16 14 – – –
OwnersandTrainers 100 40 40 – – –
PaddockBox 40 20 30 – – –
Pavilion 50 30 22 – – 74
QueensPark 40 20 22 – – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre650 Max. Banquet450 No. of Meeting Rooms19 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Setwithin20acresofbeautifulcountrysidewithpanoramicviews,BrightonRacecourseprovidestheperfectvenueforanyevent,whetherit’saconferencefor250delegatesorapartyfor1,000colleagues.Originatingbackto1783,whenthefirstofficialracemeetingwasheldinthearea,BrightonRacecourseisnowpartoftheNorthernRacinggroup,andoffersalotmorethanhorseracing.Thereare19suitestochoosefrom,alongwithpicniclawnsandoutsidespace.Theenergythatcomesfromthevenue’ssportingrootsinjectslifeintoanyeventandleavesguestswithamemorableexperiencelongaftertheyleave.
Brighton RacecourseFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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TheEmpressSuite 800 350 100 1,000 600 510
TheConsort 80 40 40 100 60 172
TheRegent 80 40 40 100 60 102
TheAlbert 200 100 60 400 150 176
Napoleon 20 10 16 – 12 35
Eugenie 20 10 16 – 12 35
GeorgeI – – 8 – – 25
GeorgeIV – – 6 – – 16
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre800 Max. Banquet600 No. of Meeting Rooms13 No. of Bedrooms201
The GrandFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
AniconicBrightonhotel,TheGrandisperfectforanyeventfromsmallmeetingstoconferencesofupto800.Themainmeetingroomunderwenta£350,000redevelopmentin2011.Thisroomcanbesub-dividedintofoursectionswithaudio-visualtechnology,unlimitedsuspensionpointsandadedicatedeventmanagementteam.RecentlyawardedanAArosette,diningatTheGrandisaBrightonmust.Thereare201bedroomsthatrangefromstandardtoseaviewandsuites,allofwhichhavecomplimentarywi-fi.AlldelegatescanusetheVictoriaLoungewithitsgreatseaviews,thefitnessroomandhotelcarpark.
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Oxford 1,300 500 – 1,300 1,200 1,237
Cambridge 250 150 40 250 150 436
Durham 300 – – 300 500 757
Regency 450 150 120 450 300 481
Ambassador 200 100 40 150 125 175
Clarence 200 100 75 200 200 267
Viscount 220 – 40 220 600 943
Chartwell 50 30 30 50 30 138
HiltonMeetings1–9 40 30 25 – – 57
Library 30 20 20 30 40 56
Lancaster 80 30 40 80 60 109
Osborne 50 30 30 50 40 98
SurreySuites1–4 30 – 18 30 – 57
ParkSuite–Stanmer/Preston/Queens 180 100 50 – – 235
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre1,300 Max. Banquet1,200 No. of Meeting Rooms28 No. of Bedrooms340
TheHiltonBrightonMetropoleHotelisanelegant,flexiblevenueforhostingsmall-andlarge-scaleconferences,exhibitions,meetingsandevents.Providingnineexhibitionhalls,31meetingroomsand340bedrooms,plusanon-siteAVcompanyandbusinesscentre,thishoteliswellequippedtomanageyourrequirements.Dineatthesea-facingrestaurantwithbarandterrace,orrelaxintheindoorswimmingpoolwithsteamroomandfullyintegrated24-hourgym.Thededicatedeventsteamwillensureyourconferenceisagreatsuccess.Smallermeetingroomsarealsoavailable,mostwithseaviews,foryourdailyboardmeetings,seminarsorevents.
Hilton Brighton MetropoleFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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2121
ArundelSuite 600 150 54 600 336 392
Arundel1 300 75 36 300 160 218
Arundel2 195 60 36 250 12 174
AshdownSuite 120 60 54 175 90 120
Ashdown1 60 25 24 60 50 58
Ashdown2 60 25 24 70 50 62
GlyndebourneSuite 90 56 54 120 90 105
Glyndebourne1 44 25 24 60 40 58
Glyndebourne2 37 25 24 60 40 53
LancingSuite 108 63 48 140 90 122
Lancing1 60 37 30 70 60 74
Lancing2 30 16 12 30 26 47
Lancing3 30 19 18 30 30 41
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max.Theatre600 Max.Banquet336 No.ofMeetingRooms9 No.ofBedrooms131
TheHolidayInnBrighton–Seafronthasarangeofeventspacesavailable,withthelargestsuite,theArundel,perfectforaconferenceofupto600delegates.TheGlyndebourne,AshdownandLancingsuitescanallbesub-divided,seating10–120.Alloftheroomscanbeusedforbothmeetingsandprivatedining.Takelunchinthehotel’sstunningrestaurantwithpanoramicviewsoverBrighton’sseafront,orunwindafterabusydayintheTerraceBarandLounge.Wi-fiaccessisfreetodaydelegatesand24-hourratebookings.Chargeablecarparkingisavailableonsite.
Holiday Inn Brighton – SeafrontFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
DomeBallroom 90 – 25 120 80 90
HushHeath 60 – 28 60 48 63
SMWSSnuggle 20 – 22 50 22 –
Screwpull – – 14 – 14 9
CaptainsTable – – 10 – 10 10
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre90 Max. Banquet80 No. of Meeting Rooms5 No. of Bedrooms49
SituatedinTheLanesafewyardsfromtheseafront,HotelduVin’s49bedroomsarehousedinacollectionofeccentricgothicrevivalandmockTudorbuildings,erectedbyawinemerchantonthesiteofanoldinn.Amongitsmanyfeaturesareaheavilycarvedstaircaseandeye-catchinggargoyles,whiletheoriginaldouble-heighthallhousesthewinebarandLarocheWinetastingroom.NewadditionstothebuildingincludetheimpressivelylargeDomeroomandPubduVin,atraditionalpubwithaduVintwist.
Hotel du VinFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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Black&White 55 20 26 55 – –
Elliott 50 30 26 50 30 –
Fremont 80 70 40 80 70 –
Madison – – 8 – – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre80 Max. Banquet70 No. of Meeting Rooms4 No. of Bedrooms71
ThebrightandspaciousHotelSeattlehasstunningviewsofthewaterfrontatBrightonMarina.Thethreeeventroomsareeachfilledwithnaturallightandhaveaprivatedeckoverlookingthemarina.Theflexiblespaceallowsyoutocreatetheperfectambiancewhetherforameeting,trainingordining.TherestaurantatHotelSeattlehasfloor-to-ceilingwindowsleadingontoalarge,shadedterracewithseaviews,andthemodernBritishmenusmakethemostoflocalandseasonalingredients.Thebright,airy,simplydesignedbedroomsallincludeaniPoddockingstation,flatscreenTV,desk,freewi-fiandhospitalitytray.
Hotel SeattleFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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GreatHall 870 200 – 600 650 700
BanquetingSuite 250 100 – 200 200 230
CouncilChamber 150 70 50 200 150 165
CommitteeRoom1 50 25 35 40 40 65
CommitteeRoom2 – 14 14 – – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre870 Max. Banquet650 No. of Meeting Rooms5 No. of Bedroomsn/a
ClosetoHovestation,andlessthan15minutes’walkfromcentralBrighton,theHoveCentreisahighlyversatilevenue,withthreemainfunctionroomsallwithwoodpanelling,andtwowithwoodenfloors.Therearethreesmallermeetingrooms,idealforconferencebreak-outsessions,soyoucanadaptthevenuetofityourneeds.Facilitiesincludeairconditioninginsyndicate/meetingrooms,AVequipment,naturaldaylightwithblackoutfacilitiesinmainconferenceroom,internetaccess, ISDN, PAsystem,stage,videoconferencinganddisabledaccess.Thebeachandawidechoiceofhotelsandrestaurantsarejustashortwalkaway.
Hove CentreFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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Suite1 110 40 40 80 80 126
Suite2 32 16 20 25 20 39
Suite3 32 16 20 25 20 39
Suite4 32 16 20 25 20 39
Suite5 32 16 20 25 20 39
Suite6 18 14 18 14 – 26
Suite7 44 18 22 34 25 44
Suite8 32 16 20 25 20 41
Suite9 32 16 20 25 20 41
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre110 Max. Banquet80 No. of Meeting Rooms9 No. of Bedrooms234
JurysInn,oneofBrighton’snewerhotels,issituatedintheNewEnglandQuarter,atwo-minutewalkfromBrightonstation.Thisaward-winninghoteloffers234bedrooms,allwithensuitebathrooms,andaselectionofdedicatedbusinesssuitesidealforconferences,meetingsandevents,thelargestofwhichcanaccommodateupto110guests.Thereisalsoabar,restaurantandtheIlBaristacoffeebaronsite,whilethebuzzingboutiquesandindependentrestaurantsoftheNorthLaineculturalquarterareafive-minutewalkaway.
Jurys InnFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
Situatedadjacenttothewaterfront,LansdownePlaceisastylish,contemporaryhotelwithon-sitespafacilities.OntheborderofBrightonandHove,LansdownePlacehaseightfully-refurbishedmeetingroomsavailable,allboastingwi-fiandnaturaldaylightandcanaccommodateupto250guests.TheLansdowneBallroomSuiteisfittedwithabuilt-insoundsystemandtheexecutiveBoardroomSuite,aswellastheCarolineandAdelaideSuiteseachhave50”plasmascreensthatwilllinkdirectlywithyourlaptop.Additionally,there’sadedicatedon-siteBusinessSupportCentretoprovideyouwithfaxandphotocopying.
Lansdowne Place Hotel & SpaFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
TheBallroomSuite 150 100 90 270 170 189
TheBallroom 120 80 82 180 100 127
TheReceptionRoom 80 50 42 90 40 110
TheRegencyRoom 80 50 42 80 80 85
TheCarolineRoom 35 25 20 35 80 38
TheGardenRoom 20 12 18 25 18 32
TheAdelaideRoom 30 20 18 30 18 42
TheBoardroom 25 15 18 20 18 34
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre150 Max. Banquet170 No. of Meeting Rooms 8 No. of Bedrooms84
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Ballroom 180 80 60 220 150 190
NorfolkSuite 60 20 25 60 55 99
WestPier1 30 12 15 20 30 49
WestPier2 30 10 12 20 – 32
CoastView1 60 12 25 40 40 42
CoastView2 40 10 16 20 – 40
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre180 Max. Banquet150 No. of Meeting Rooms6 No. of Bedrooms116
KnownforitsRegencygrandeurandfantasticseaviews,theMercureBrightonSeafrontHotelhas116bedroomsandsixconferenceroomseachwiththeirownindividualcharacter,rangingfromthesixthfloorCoastViewmeetingroomfor10delegatestotheornateRegencyBallroomthatcanaccommodateupto150.Thehotel’sdedicatedmeetingsandconferencestaffaretheretoassistwiththeplanningofyoureventandtooverseeitssuccessontheday.ConvenientlylocatedontheborderofBrightonandHove,theMercureisashortwalkfromtheshopsandrestaurantsofWesternRoad.
Formoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
Mercure Brighton Seafront
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mercury 50 24 22 50 – 66
rishi 30 22 20 30 – 44
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre50 Max. Banquet n/a No. of Meeting Rooms2 No. of Bedrooms80
DescribedaswhereFreddieMercurymeetstheMaharishi,thefengshuiinspiredmyhotelissituatedintheheartoftheNorthLaineculturalquarter.Thehotelboasts80stylishbedroomsandtwodynamiceventspacesnamedmercuryandrishi.mercury,abright,airyspace,isperfectforboardmeetings,launchesandpresentations,whilerishiprovidesawarmandintimateenvironmentforcreativebrainstormingandsmallermeetings.Thebeautifullydesignedmerkababarisaspiritedloungeandcocktailbar,whileTheChilliPickle’saward-winningmenuoffersanauthentictasteofIndia’smanycuisines.Complimentarywi-fiisavailablethroughoutthehotel.
myhotel BrightonFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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The Old Ship Hotel – Puma Hotels CollectionFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
Max. Theatre260 Max. Banquet180 No. of Meeting Rooms11 No. of Bedrooms154
PaganiniBallroom 260 100 60 300 180 230
Regency 120 60 40 150 70 150
Gresham 40 25 24 60 40 70
Tudor 60 25 20 60 50 70
FecampLounge 50 20 25 80 40 70
Boardroom – 25 26 – – –
Syndicate1 – – 8 – – –
Syndicate2 – – 8 – – –
Syndicate3 – – 6 – – –
Syndicate4 – – 10 – – –
Syndicate5 – – 12 – – –
WineCellars – – 28 40 28 40
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
TheOldShipinmanywaysreflectsthecityofBrighton,animpressiveblendofhistoryandmoderninnovation.ThePaganiniBallroom,formerlytheassemblyroomforBrighton,isonceagainhostingprestigiouseventsandconferencesforupto300delegates.ThehistoricCellarsdatebackto1559,andaretheperfectsettingforformalandinformalgourmetdinners.TheOldShip’sbarandsummerterracehaveamorecontemporarylookandfeel,whileallareasofthehotelhavewi-fiaccess.Foratasteofthecontinental,youcanenjoyadrinkinthefabulouson-siteLocation3BrasserieoverlookingBrightonpromenadeandtheseafront.
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ThestateroomsofGeorgeIV’ssumptuouspalacemakeanunforgettablesettingforeveningdinnersandreceptions.Upto90guestscanenjoydrinksintheGreatKitchen,followedbydinnerintheBanquetingRoombelowthespectaculardragonchandelier.Withitsdragonwallpaperandpalmtreepillars,theRedDrawingRoomcreatesanintimateatmosphereforcocktailparties,receptionsandformaldinners,seatingupto30.TheKingWilliamIVRoom,withextravagantChinesewallpaper,seatsupto60andhasaprivateentranceleadingupfromthePaviliongardens.OthervenuesoperatedbythefunctionsteamincludeBrightonMuseum,TheOldCourtroomandPrestonManor.
Max. Theatre180 Max. Banquet90 No. of Meeting Rooms4 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
BanquetingRoom – – – 200*150** 90 –
GreatKitchen – – – 90*70** 40 –
MusicRoom 180 – – – – –
WilliamIVRoom 80 – 40 80*70** 60 –
RedDrawingRoom 40 – 20 50* 30 –
Brighton Museum
Entiremuseum(2floors) – – – 500 – –
Groundflooronly – – – 300 – –
Old Courtroom
Theatreset-up 152 – – – – –
Preston Manor
Entrancehall – – – 40 – –
Diningroom – – – – 30 –
*drinks**buffet
Royal PavilionFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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HarryPreston 40 40 16 50 20 60
Ballroom 50 25 30 120 50 50
Fredrick 15 10 20 – – 20
Fredricka – – 10 – – 17
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre50 Max. Banquet50 No. of Meeting Rooms4 No. of Bedrooms51
Individuallyownedwithateamoffriendly,attentivestaff,TheRoyalYorkisastylishboutiquehotelclosetoTheLanes,RoyalPavilionandPier.Thehotel’sRegency-influencedmodernstylingcreatesanopulentlookwithacomfortablefeel.Formeetingsandconferences,smallerroomsareavailableforgroupsoffourtosix,whilelargersuitescanaccommodateupto50people.AllroomsfeaturewidescreenTV,wi-fiandair-conditioning.Thehotelalsoofferstwokaraokerooms,servicedapartmentsandasuperbrestaurantandbar.
The Royal YorkFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
+44 (0)1273 292606
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VictorianArcade – – – 400 – –
Auditorium 300 – – – – –
Oceantunnel – – – – – 50
Educationroom – 50 – – – –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre300 Max. Banquetn/a No. of Meeting Rooms1 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Foratrulyuniqueevent,SeaLifeCentre,theworld’soldestoperatingaquarium,offerstheperfectvenue.TheCentreisinabeautifulVictorianbuildingthatfirstopenedin1872,andstilldisplaystheoriginalarchitecture.ChoosefromtheVictorianArcade–magnificentVictorianarchitectureand30world-classaquaticdisplayswithacapacityof400guests;Auditorium–bankedseatingsurroundingthesplendidtropicaloceandisplayfeaturingsharks,turtles,tropicalreeffishandablotchedfantailstingray;Oceantunnel–enjoytheunderwaterworldandhaveanup-close-and-personalexperiencewiththecreatureswithoutgettingwet!
Sea Life CentreFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
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DiningRoom 100 50 30 150 140 –
LongRoom 150 70 40 120 130 –
BoardRoom – – 16 30 16 –
ExecutiveBox1 – – 12 20 12 –
ExecutiveBox2 – – 12 20 12 –
ExecutiveBox3 – – 12 20 12 –
ExecutiveBox4 – – 12 20 12 –
ExecutiveBox5 – – 12 20 12 –
ExecutiveBox6 – – 12 20 12 –
BoundaryRoom1 100 50 30 150 60 –
BoundaryRoom2 100 50 30 150 60 –
BoundaryRoom3 100 50 30 150 60 –
BoundaryRoom4 100 50 30 150 60 –
BoundaryRoom5 100 50 30 150 60 –
BoundaryRoom(whole) 500 250 – 800 300 300
ExecutiveSuite 100 50 30 150 80 75
Stadium(concertvenue) 19,000 – – – – –
IndoorSchool 1,200 600 – 1,800 900 860
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre19,000 Max. Banquet900 No. of Meeting Rooms17 No. of Bedroomsn/a
Havingundergoneanextensive£8mrefurbishmentproject,SussexCountyCricketClubprovidesanexcitingalternativevenueforcorporatemeetingsandevents.LocatedinHove,butonlya15-minutewalkfromBrightoncitycentreandalltheseafronthotels,thisvenueprovidesanoasisofcalmandserenitywithitsblanketofexpansivegreenopenspace.AlloftheClub’sroomsareversatileandhavefantasticviewsacrossthecricketpitch,andtheClubhasamplespaceforcarparkingifrequired.
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Atrium – – – 600 360 156
Byron – – 8 – – –
Coleridge 20 – 14 – 12 –
Keats 30 14 18 20 20 –
Shelley 30 14 18 20 20 –
LaNoblesse 60 16 25 100 100 –
Renaissance 350 180 120 500 260 281
Tennyson 60 32 34 60 50 –
Wordsworth 40 20 20 40 40 –
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre350 Max. Banquet360 No. of Meeting Rooms9 No. of Bedrooms210
TheThistleBrightonissituatedontheseafrontoppositethePier.Thehotel’sPromenadeRestaurantwasrecentlyawardedtwoAARosettesforitsàlacartemenu,whilelightmealsareservedinthespectacularAtriumortrendywwwater.bar.Theconferenceareahassixroomsthataccommodate6–60.TheRenaissance,comprisingbothNorthandSouthsuites,caneachseat120theatrestyle,orwhencombined,upto350.TheAtriumcanbeusedforexhibitions,receptionsordinners.TheLibraryTerraceisperfectforsmallerexhibitionsandprivateeventsforupto90seated,andLaNoblessesuitecancaterforupto80forprivatemeals.
Thistle BrightonFormoreinformationortobook,pleasecall
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SussexUniversity’sSouthDowns-basedcampussitsjustofftheA27;hasamplecarparking,isafive-minutewalkfromFalmerstationandaneight-minutetrainjourneyfromBrighton.TheBramberHouseconferencecentreofferseightflexibleconferenceroomswithAVequipment,plusrestaurantsandprivatediningsuitesatwhichbuffetlunches,formalbanquetsanddrinksreceptionscanbeheld.Duringthesummer,lecturetheatres,seminarrooms,exhibitionspacesand850bedroomsbecomeavailableforhire.FromJune2013,anewstate-of-the-artsubterranean500-seatlecturetheatrewithroofgardenwillalsobeavailable.
TerraceRoom 220 98 45 220 120 207
GalleryRoom1 150 70 40 150 100 150
GalleryRoom2 50 40 30 50 40 100
GalleryRooms1&2 250 120 – 250 180 250
Restaurant&CoffeeBar – – – 300 250 300
NewLectureTheatre* 500 – – – – –
ChichesterLectureTheatre* 350 – – – – –
A1LectureTheatre* 185 – – – – –
A2LectureTheatre* 280 – – – – –
FultonALectureTheatre* 160 – – – – n/a
FultonBLectureTheatre* 160 – – – – –
Fulton104SeminarRoom* 70 70 36 90 – 120
MandelaHall* 450 – – 350 – 308
SportHall1* – – – 550 – 666
SportHall2* – – – 450 – 570
Name of room Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Exhibition (m2)
Max. Theatre500 Max. Banquet250 No. of Meeting Rooms15 No. of Bedrooms850
*Availablesummervacationonly
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Organisersanddelegatesallagree:holdingaconferenceinBrightoncouldn’tbeeasierormoreenjoyable…theresultsspeakforthemselves.
They came, they saw, they left inspired…
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“�Our�delegates�simply�loved�Brighton.�The�meeting�theme,�‘Serious�Fun’,�truly�captured�the�essence�of�our�conference�and the�uniqueness�of�Brighton. Smiling�was�contagious�at�this�conference�–�in�no�small�part�due�to�the�charm�and�quirkiness�of�Brighton.”��
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NowthisbrochurehasgivenyouatasteofwhatBrightonhastooffer,callusandwecanansweryourquestions,recommendvenues,andifyoudecidetogoahead,wecanbookyouraccommodation–allatnoextracost.
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A guide for conference organisers
Contact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
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Meet in Brighton,leave inspired…A guide for conference organisers
www.visitbrighton.comContact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
VisitBrighton Convention BureauBrighton Town HallBrightonBN1 1JAUnited Kingdom
A guide for conference organisers
Contact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
VisitBrighton Convention BureauBrighton Town HallBrightonBN1 1JAUnited Kingdom
Meet in Brighton,leave inspired…A guide for conference organisers
www.visitbrighton.comContact us for free and helpful advice on holding conferences or meetings in Brighton. Call: +44 (0)1273 292606Email: conferences@visitbrighton.com Go to: www.visitbrighton.com/conferences
VisitBrighton Convention BureauBrighton Town HallBrightonBN1 1JAUnited Kingdom
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