UK VENUES Sussex East 150 CONFERENCE HANDBOOK 20 10 TOURISM IRELAND www. irelandinspires. co. uk info@ irelandinspires. co. uk BRIGHTON CENTRE Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR t: 01273 292671 f: 01273 779980 e: debbie. matthews@ brighton- hove. gov. uk \\ Brighton Centre is one of the largest purpose- built conference and exhibition centres in the South of England. Situated on Brighton's famous promenade nestled between the cities top rated hotels and just moments from hundreds of restaurants, shops and the bustling cultural quarter which make our vibrant cosmopolitan destination such a perfect place to relax as well as do business. With the flexibility to accommodate conferences from 100 - 4,000 and offering 2,000sqm of exhibition space in our main hall, 18 syndicate rooms and an experienced operational team with the ability to run high security and prestigious events the Brighton Centre is a versatile venue with a professional approach and the ideal host for your event. www. brightoncentre. co. uk/ conference DEVONSHIRE PARK CENTRE Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BP t: 01323 415437 f: 01323 430093 e: conference@ eastbourne. gov. uk Min/ Max Capacity: 5/ 1700 \\ Integrated and versatile, the Devonshire Park Centre is Eastbourne's adaptable main conference venue offering a wide choice of space for meetings, exhibitions, banquets, dances, product launches, press conferences and special events. Set in the beautiful Devonshire Park in the heart of the hotel district and cultural quarter, it is ideally located for shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities. With easy access ideal for larger conferences and exhibitions, the Centre offers up to 3000m" of exhibitions space, banqueting facilities for up to 800 and meeting rooms for up to 1700. Eastbourne also has a range of excellent residential venues. www. conferenceeastbourne. com ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JR t: 01342 824988 f: 01342 826206 e: conference@ ashdownpark. com \\ Ashdown Park Hotel is set within 186 acres of beautiful Sussex parkland. Boasting excellent conference and leisure facilities, it provides the perfect environment for small meetings, large receptions, conferences or product launches. The stunning 18th century chapel with stained glass windows typifies the elegance of the building, along with 106 sumptuous bedrooms and suites, gourmet restaurant and Country Club. The hotel is within easy access of London, the M25 and Gatwick airport. www. elitehotels. co. uk/ ashdownpark THE GRAND HOTEL King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EQ t: 01323 412345 f: 01323 412233 e: sales@ grandeastbourne. com \\ England's only 5- star seaside hotel, The Grand in Eastbourne reflects the glories of Victorian architecture with 17 outstanding conference rooms, suiting small business meetings to large receptions alike. Delegates can relax at with award- winning cuisine, extensive wine lists and attentive staff. Leisure facilities include 152 bedrooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, saunas and spa treatment rooms. The Grand Hotel is close to London, the M23 and Gatwick airport. www. elitehotels. co. uk/ grandeastbourne