Graduation takes place in the beautifully refurbished Brighton Dome, which is in the centre of the city of Brighton & Hove.
There are three main venues within the Brighton Dome...
The Dome Theatre
This is where the ceremonies take place.
Originally built as stables for the Prince of Wales in 1805, it was converted into a concert hall in 1867 and modernised in 1935. The Dome’s 1935 Art Deco interior has been restored and revitalised to offer an 1800 capacity auditorium/theatre.
The Corn Exchange
Where you collect your gowns. There is also a cafe serving refreshment and merchandise stands.
Built at the same time as the Dome, The Corn Exchange was originally the Prince Regent’s Riding House and had a gravel floor. A maple floor, still intact, was installed in 1935.
The Pavilion Theatre
Where you can have photographs taken by our official photographers.
Built in 1935, it was first used as a supper room and became a theatre soon afterwards.
Getting there
By Rail:
Brighton Railway Station is a 10-15 minute walk from the Brighton Dome. Taxis and local buses are readily available. There are fast trains from London and frequent services along the South Coast.
By Bus/Coach:
The main bus station (Old Steine) is a 10-15 minute walk from the Brighton Dome. Taxis and local buses are readily available.
By Road:
Brighton is approximately 40 miles from Junction 7 of the M25. From the M25 take the M23/A23 dual carriageway to Brighton. The A27 links Brighton with towns along the South Coast (including Newhaven (10 miles away) and Portsmouth 1 hour away). From Dover, Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel, the M20/M26/M25/M23 is quicker than the coastal route.
Directions from M23/A23 to central Brighton:
On the A23 southbound follow directions to Brighton. The A23 becomes London Road as it crosses the A27. Continue south past Patcham, Withdean and Preston Park on your left. After passing under the viaduct, you will reach Preston Circus (Duke of York’s Cinema and Fire Station on left). Follow the one way system up Viaduct Road, right down Ditchling Road, right again, down Richmond Place into Grand Parade. At the traffic lights just before the Royal Pavilion get into right hand lane and turn right into Church Street. NCP Car Park on left.
Directions from West Coast Road to Brighton:
Once on the coast road into Brighton continue past the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel and the Grand Hotel until the roundabout between Grand Junction Road and Marine Parade, turn left round the Old Steine until the traffic lights just after the Royal Pavilion. Turn left here for Church Street and park in the NCP car park on the left.
Car Parking - Brighton & Hove
There nearest car park to the Brighton Dome is the Church Street NCP car park. Please be aware that this car park is often full and it is very expensive to park there - approximately £4 per hour (4-24 hours £20). It is advised that where possible you make your way to the Brighton Dome via public transport or park outside the city and travel in on public transport/taxi/on foot.