Venue hire

Recently described as ‘the most photogenic building in the country’, courtesy of Lothar Götz's stunning rainbow-coloured mural, Towner offers an inspiring and dynamic environment for your corporate event or private celebration. Situated in the heart of Eastbourne’s Devonshire Quarter, set back from the town’s magnificent seafront and just a 10-minute walk from the train station, Towner is an aspirational yet convenient location for your special event.

Whether you wish to entertain clients, celebrate an occasion, run a training event or host a private film screening, Towner can provide a bespoke package to accommodate your event within our range of modern, versatile spaces. By hiring our venue, you will also be supporting Towner’s exhibitions and learning programme.

Get in touch now to discuss your requirements for any events. Please contact us on +44 (0)1323 434669 or venuehire@townereastbourne.org.uk

With a strong contemporary aesthetic, Studio 1 provides an ideal blank canvas if you are looking for a flexible venue with generous floor space. It provides excellent facilities for conferences, away days, workshops, product launches and fairs.

Located in our main welcome area, this ground floor space provides excellent visibility and accessibility for visitors.

Studio 1 vital stats:

• Capacity: 80 theatre-style seating, 40 cabaret-style seating, 120 standing, or 20 exhibitor stalls

• 135 sq/m

• Features an acoustic curtain, lighting rig, and optional AV screen

• Various furniture options available

Please call +44 (0)1323 434669 or email venuehire@townereastbourne.org.uk to enquire about holding your events in our Studios.

Boasting state-of-the-art 4k HD screening facilities and cinematic Dolby surround-sound within a modern, comfortable and stylish environment, our auditorium is a space perfect for private screenings, talks and live performances, as well as presentations, product launches and networking events. Located on the ground floor, the space offers excellent accessibility and benefits from a separate, fully enclosed foyer space, ideal for break-out sessions or associated hospitality.

Auditorium vital stats:

• Capacity: 84 cinema-standard upholstered seats on a raked tier

• Permanent space for 2 wheelchairs, with the option for additional wheelchair spaces to be added upon advance request

• Integrated induction-loop system

• Multiple aspect ratio screen up to 2.39:1 with automated blanked edging for full cinematic experience

• Multiple playback options for any digital source material

Our stylish, recently renovated Café Bar opens out onto the spacious gallery foyer, and is perfect for receptions, networking events, and private parties. The clean, modern lines can easily be dressed to suit any theme or occasion.

Café Bar vital stats:

• Capacity: 80 – 100 standing, with some seating available

• 50 sq/m

• Available for evening hires only

Take advantage of our unique gallery setting and make your event even more special by adding an exclusive private view of an exhibition, or treat your guests to a behind-the-scenes tour of our Art Store.

We offer a variety of catering options to accompany your event, supplied by our in-house restaurant Light. Choose from a selection of seasonal and freshly prepared canapes, light bites, sandwiches, sweet treats, and drinks.

Please call +44 (0)1323 434669 or email venuehire@townereastbourne.org.uk to enquire about holding your events in our Studios.