Photo by Marc Atkins.
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 but convenient location for your special event.
Get in touch now to discuss your requirements for any events from May 2022 onwards. Please contact us on 01323 434679 or venuehire@townereastbourne.org.uk
Studios 1 & 2
We are currently re-developing our ground floor spaces to create two stylish and versatile studio spaces that will be available to hire from Spring 2022. These spaces can be hired individually or combined as two spaces, or even part of a larger hire with our cinema.
These will be ideal spaces for business or community exhibitions, trade fairs, products launches, workshops etc.
Please call 01323 434679 or email venuehire@townereastbourne.org.uk to enquire about holding your events in our Studios.
Photo by Rachel Ferriman
Photo by Rachel Ferriman
Studio 4
Studio 4 is on our top floor and is next to our cafe. The room is equipped with audio-visual facilities and the north-facing window lets in plenty of natural light, with the option of full blackout.
When the gallery is not open to the public there is a further option of opening the back wall to join with the café bar area to form one large reception area, complete with terraced balcony (see photo)
Studio 4 – vital stats
Room size: 49 sq m
Seated capacity: 50 theatre style
Seated capacity: 30 classroom style
Seated capacity: 22 boardroom style
Studio 4 & Café Bar
Studio 4 is currently not available to hire due to capital building works on our ground floor but we would be delighted to help with queries for events taking place from May 2022 onwards.
When the gallery is not open to the public there is an option to hire our top floor cafe/terrace balcony combined with our Studio 4 meeting room. This creates one large, bright space, making it one of Eastbourne's most stylish and versatile venues and a perfect choice for wedding receptions, networking events, launches, dinners and private parties. We have a license for late bar openings and music for evening events.
Studio 4 & Café Bar vital stats
Seated capacity: 80 cabaret style
Standing capacity: 150 (with occasional tables)
Photo by Marc Atkins
Photo by Rachel Ferriman
Auditorium
Boasting state-of-the-art 4k HD screening facilities 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 with an integrated café bar area and WCs, perfect for associated hospitality and break-out sessions.
Auditorium vital stats
Seated capacity: 84 seats on a raked tier plus permanent space for 2 wheelchairs.
Additional wheelchair spaces can be added to the front row with advance request.
The auditorium has an integrated induction-loop system.
Photo by Rob Harris