Venue Hire Sussex
Set within 22 acres of biodynamic and botanical landscape, Emerson College offers one of the most distinctive options for venue hire in Sussex. Located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, our campus provides a peaceful and inspiring environment for courses, workshops, retreats, conferences and performances.
With nature, architecture and learning held in balance, Emerson College has become a sought-after destination for those looking for unique event spaces in Sussex that support depth, creativity and connection.
Education Room
The Education Room is a bright, versatile venue hire space in Sussex, located on the ground floor of the Ruskin Building at Emerson College. With direct access to our biodynamic gardens, the room offers a calm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong connection to nature - ideal for focused learning and creative exchange.
Up to 60 people
10m x 8m
Wheelchair accessible
Foundation Room
The Foundation Room is a spacious and uplifting venue hire space in Sussex, located on the first floor of the Ruskin Building at Emerson College. Filled with natural light and featuring a beautiful wooden floor and high ceilings, this elegant room provides an inspiring setting for both creative and professional gatherings.
Up to 60 people
10.3m x 8.35m
Wheelchair accessible
Pixton Conference Suite
The Pixton Conference Suite is a calm, professional conference and meeting venue in Sussex, located on the first floor of the Pixton building at Emerson College. Overlooking the Pixton lawns, this light-filled space offers a peaceful yet focused environment, ideal for smaller gatherings that require privacy and concentration.
Up to 10 people
Dimensions TBC
Tea and coffee facilities
Red Studio
The Red Studio is a beautiful and spacious creative studio and teaching venue in Sussex, set within the gardens of Emerson College. Surrounded by nature and filled with natural light, this calm and characterful space offers an inspiring setting for creative practice and focused learning.
Up to 60 people
9m x 9m
Wheelchair accessible
Ruskin Hall
*Ruskin Hall is currently under construction*
Ruskin Hall is a large and distinctive performance and conference venue in Sussex, located within the Ruskin Building at Emerson College. This impressive hall is currently undergoing renovation as part of the wider development of the Ruskin Building and is expected to be available from Spring 2026.
Up to 200 people
13m x 10.25m
Wheelchair accessible
If you are interested in hiring one of our spaces, whether for a single day or a multi-day event, our Events Team would be delighted to support you. Emerson College is just 34 miles from London, set in the heart of Sussex, and 26 miles from Brighton on the South Coast, making it an accessible yet peaceful location for courses, retreats and gatherings.