Hire Space At Laughton Lodge

Venue hire at Laughton Lodge

Shawfield is a versatile event space and retreat venue in the East Sussex countryside. It is set within the 23 acres of meadows, woodland, and gardens that surround Laughton Lodge – a residential community on the edge of the South Downs, near Lewes and 15 miles from Brighton (30 minutes by car).

Whether you’re running a weekend dance retreat, a week-long arts residency, a regular midweek class, or a creative workshop, you’ll find a welcoming venue with character, beautiful views, and a peaceful rural setting. We have a large sprung-floor hall, a professional kitchen, dining room, music room, five guest rooms, and outdoor space including a fire pit and patio.

Dining room Tables, sofas, wood burner, patio doors with view across the meadow to the distant South Downs	8.5m x 8m
Professional kitchen Fully equipped	6m x 4m
Hall Wooden floor, professional lighting	12.8m x 8.7m
Sun lounge Patio, fire pit, with view to the meadow	8.5m x 3.8m
Games or rehearsal room	11m x 4m
Music or rehearsal room	9m x 6.3m

Guest Room 1 — sleeps two	Double Bed, Toilet, Sink	£40 per night
Guest Room 2 — sleeps three	Double Bed, Single Bed	£40 per night
Guest Room 3 — sleeps one	Single Bed, Sink	£20 per night
Guest Room 4 — sleeps one	Single Bed, Sink	£20 per night
Guest Room 5 — sleeps two	Double Bed, Desk	£25 per night

Weekend Rates

	HOURLY	HALF DAY	FULL DAY
Hall	£20.00	£80.00	£160.00
Music room	£17.00	£68.00	£135.00
Dining room & kitchen	£17.00	£68.00	£135.00
Games room	£12.00	£45.00	£90.00
Sun lounge & patio	By arrangement	By arrangement	By arrangement
Camping	n/a	n/a	£11 per adult (kids free)
Campervans	n/a	n/a	£15 per night

Weekday Rates

Effective Monday – Friday (until 17:00 on Friday)

	HOURLY	HALF DAY	FULL DAY
Hall	£10.00	£40.00	£80.00
Music room	£8.50	£34.00	£67.50
Dining room & kitchen	£8.50	£34.00	£67.50
Games room	£6.00	£22.50	£45.00
Sun lounge & patio	By arrangement	By arrangement	By arrangement
Camping	n/a	n/a	£11 per adult (kids free)
Campervans	n/a	n/a	£15 per night

To book your event

Drop us an email at facilities@laughtonlodge.org with your preferred dates, the type of event, which spaces you’re interested in, and your expected group size. We’ll usually get back to you within a few days with availability and a quote. You can also check our booking calendar for current availability.

Most weekends book up 2–3 months in advance, particularly between March and August. Midweek availability is generally good year-round.

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