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Venue Type
Hotel Venue
City
Hickstead
Region
South East England
Standing
100
theatre
100
dinner
100
bedrooms
52
About
The Hickstead Hotel
Set within three acres of peaceful private grounds on the edge of the South Downs, The Hickstead Hotel is a welcoming country hotel offering a relaxed yet professional setting for meetings, conferences, corporate events and private functions. Combining Edwardian country-house character with modern facilities, the hotel provides a comfortable environment for both business and social occasions.
With 52 bedrooms and a range of flexible, naturally lit event spaces, The Hickstead can accommodate everything from intimate boardroom meetings to larger conferences and corporate events for up to 120 guests. Its location near Gatwick, Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath makes it particularly convenient for businesses and delegates travelling across Sussex and the wider South East.
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Facilities and Services
- 6 versatile conference and meeting suites
- Natural daylight in meeting spaces
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Dedicated conference and events team
- Flexible meeting layouts
- 52 en-suite bedrooms
- Oak Tree Bistro
- Grange Bar & Lounge
- Private dining
- Conference and delegate packages
- Catering and refreshments
- Projector and presentation facilities
- Flipcharts and whiteboards
- Private courtyard and outdoor areas
- Team-building and outdoor activity options
- Accessible facilities
- Wedding and private event facilities
The hotel can accommodate both day and residential events, with meeting facilities and bedrooms available on the same site.
Ideal For
- Residential conferences
- Corporate meetings
- Training sessions
- Corporate away-days
- Team-building events
- Corporate fun days
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Presentations
- Product launches
- Association meetings
- Networking events
- Private dinners
- Corporate dinners
- Interviews
- Exclusive-use events
- Conferences
- Weddings and celebrations
Key Features
- 3 acres of private grounds
- South Downs countryside setting
- Edwardian country-house character
- 52 bedrooms
- 6 versatile meeting and conference spaces
- Event capacity of up to 120 guests
- Naturally lit meeting rooms
- Dedicated conference team
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Close to Gatwick Airport
- Easy A23 access
- Close to Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Outdoor space suitable for team-building activities
- Residential conference facilities
3 acres of private grounds
South Downs countryside setting
Edwardian country-house character
52 bedrooms
6 versatile meeting and conference spaces
Event capacity of up to 120 guests
Naturally lit meeting rooms
Dedicated conference team
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary on-site parking
Close to Gatwick Airport
Easy A23 access
Close to Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath
On-site restaurant and bar
Outdoor space suitable for team-building activities
Residential conference facilities
Why Hire
The Hickstead Hotel combines the convenience of a well-connected business venue with the relaxed atmosphere of a countryside hotel. With flexible meeting spaces, 52 bedrooms, on-site catering, free Wi-Fi, parking and dedicated event support, organisers can host both day and residential events in one location.
Its position close to the A23 and Gatwick Airport makes it particularly convenient for delegates travelling from across Sussex, London and the wider South East, while the three-acre grounds provide an inspiring environment for corporate away-days and team-building activities.
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Location and Access
The Hickstead Hotel is located in Bolney, West Sussex, close to Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill and within easy reach of Brighton and Gatwick Airport. Situated just off the A23, the hotel offers convenient road access for delegates travelling from across Sussex, Surrey, London and the wider South East.
Set in peaceful countryside while remaining close to major transport routes, the hotel is particularly well suited to residential conferences, corporate away-days and team-building events. Complimentary on-site parking is available, with approximately 100 spaces.
Nearest railway station: Burgess Hill – approximately 4.4 miles
Haywards Heath: approximately 5–6 miles
Gatwick Airport: approximately 17 miles
Brighton: approximately 10–12 miles
M23: approximately 17 miles
A23: easily accessible from the hotelThe hotel is accessed via the A2300 from the A23/M23 network, providing convenient connections towards Gatwick, Brighton, Crawley and London. On-site parking is available for delegates.
Tube: N/A – no Underground station nearby.
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
6
meeting rooms
6
bedrooms
52
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