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 room11m x 4m
Music or rehearsal room9m x 6.3m
Guest Room 1 — sleeps twoDouble Bed, Toilet, Sink£40 per night
Guest Room 2 — sleeps threeDouble Bed, Single Bed£40 per night
Guest Room 3 — sleeps oneSingle Bed, Sink£20 per night
Guest Room 4 — sleeps oneSingle Bed, Sink£20 per night
Guest Room 5 — sleeps twoDouble Bed, Desk£25 per night

Weekend Rates

HOURLYHALF DAYFULL 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 & patioBy arrangementBy arrangementBy arrangement
Campingn/an/a£11 per adult (kids free)
Campervansn/an/a£15 per night

Weekday Rates

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

HOURLYHALF DAYFULL 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 & patioBy arrangementBy arrangementBy arrangement
Campingn/an/a£11 per adult (kids free)
Campervansn/an/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.