Conference Venues

Southcoast Conferences, University of Brighton, Brighton

Oh we do like to be by the seaside… and who doesn’t? With an enviable location between the iconic pebbled beach and the rolling hills of the South Downs, Southcoast Conferences offer ideal locations for conferences and events in the sunniest destination in the UK.

Southcoast Conferences unify the University of Brighton’s extensive portfolio of fresh meeting and event spaces with budget accommodation. A choice of Southcoast campus locations in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings leaves event organisers spoilt for choice – what all sites have in common is fantastic access routes from airports, roads and train stations, flexible meeting spaces, and genuine hospitality.

Varley Park Conference Centre, Brighton: year round meeting space for up to 120 delegates >>
Five bright and modern meeting rooms equipped with the latest audio visual technology provide the ideal setting for your delegates to focus, work and learn. The dedicated on site catering teams are guaranteed to spoil your guests with culinary home cooked locally sourced tasty delights. For break times there is a restaurant and relaxed café bar area for delegates to check emails, make calls or enjoy a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee. Limited FREE car parking is available.

Additional sites for conference and events: meeting spaces for up to 320 delegates >>
In addition, the other Brighton sites of Falmer, Moulsecoomb and Grand Parade offer large lecture theatres for up to 320 guests, a performing arts theatre, a plethora of seminar rooms and a variety of restaurants and cafes to cater to your every need. All are easily accessible by roads and public transport and most offer plenty of free parking. If you have any down time after the event make sure to explore the beautiful vibrant city of Brighton with its Prince Regency architecture, quirky Royal Pavilion and iconic Pier.

Eastbourne Campus: meeting space for up to 244 delegates >>
If you prefer the quiet elegant seaside charm of Eastbourne this campus won’t disappoint. With meeting space for up to 244 delegates and a variety of breakout rooms it can offer ultimate flexibility. Add to this a range of excellent sports facilities including an indoor swimming pool, three gymnasiums, an outdoor artificial turf pitch, a sports hall and tennis courts.