Our venues

We offer stylish lecture theatres, meeting rooms, exhibition spaces and green spaces, all just a short walk from our dining and accommodation areas.

Lecture theatre with tiered seating full of people

See our venues by occasion

We provide a unique event experience, set against a backdrop of the stunning South Downs.

Available all year round:

Available in university vacations:

lectures. seminars and meetings
celebrations
outdoor events.

Conference and corporate events

Terrace Cabaret

Conference centre

Well-equipped meeting, away day and event spaces. Read more about our conference centre venue and packages.

Exhibition, awards and performances

Curved red brick building with grass around it

People looking at art on walls and central stand

Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts (ACCA)

Our arts hub connects the University of Sussex with wider regional, national and international arts communities. The centre presents a programme of performance, dance, live art, film, music, discussion and debate.

Features:

striking building with versatile spaces
available for conferences, performances, exhibitions, awards ceremonies
accommodates up to 350 guests
spacious workshop studio
large auditorium with retractable seating
seminar rooms for smaller meetings or presentations
café/bar offers a relaxed space for catering or private events
available all year round.

A dedicated team of skilled technicians is on hand throughout your event to provide seamless technical support, ensuring everything runs smoothly. With its flexible offerings, the Attenborough Centre provides everything you need for a successful and memorable event.

Lecture theatres and meeting rooms

Looking for a venue for a larger event? Throughout the summer break, we offer a variety of lecture theatres and event spaces across campus to meet your needs. You can contact us or check our term dates to see when these venues are available.

Features

Choose from lecture theatres, seminar rooms and social areas
Outdoor courtyard and green spaces
High-tech AV built-in for hybrid sessions
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking on campus.

Circular brick building with external steps

Jubilee

The Jubilee lecture theatre can accommodate up to 500 guests. The building also features an impressive atrium, dedicated networking space, several seminar rooms and catering options, including an outdoor courtyard ideal for BBQs and drinks receptions.

Building with people sitting on grass in front

Fulton

In the light Fulton building we have two lecture theatres each with a capacity of 160, as well as various seminar rooms, a light atrium and green space right outside suitable for marquees.

Chichester

In Chichester we have a fully equipped lecture theatre with a capacity of 351, and several seminar rooms.

Celebrations

Circular building with coloured glass windows at night

Meeting House

The Meeting House is designed as a welcoming space for all, with striking multicoloured coloured glass panels. It has two rooms that are available to book for a range of filming, meetings, events and celebrations. The Chapel can seat up to 350 guests. If you have a connection to the University, for example you're one of our alumni, then you're welcome to book the Chapel for your wedding.

Sports hall

The perfect space to host a large family celebration or an exhibition.

Outdoor events

Prosecco On The Lawns

Green spaces

Our green spaces are the perfect place for afternoon tea or a drinks reception, or a relaxing walk between meetings. We can also set up marquees and pop-up catering on site.