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Rooms for Hire

If you are looking for a versatile and reasonably-priced meeting room or day conference facility in the centre of Sussex, the Civic Centre Uckfield is the answer.

Situated in the centre of town, with parking nearby, and both a mainline train station and bus station within easy walking distance, the Civic Centre hires out several rooms which can be used for a wide variety of functions.

These include meetings, interviews, exams, training, demonstrations, club gatherings, talks, private parties, presentations, dinners, exhibitions, conferences, shows and much more.

Whether you need a smaller, private room, a larger room or a fully equipped hall for presentations and award dinners, we can accommodate you at the Civic Centre.

There is disabled access to both the ground and first floors and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

Useful information for Civic Centre Bookings

The use of a wall-mounted digital smart screen and projector, if required, is included in all room hire charges. Please advise us of such requests when making your booking.

We also provide full catering services for your room hire.

Conference Menu 2023-24

Room Layout Booking Form 2023-2034

Venue Hire Charges 2023-2024

See below for more details of our rooms.

The Weald Hall

The Weald Hall is a large room situated on the ground floor with easy access for unloading/loading of additional equipment and has direct access from the staff car park.

It is an excellent entertainment venue ideal for staged events such as concerts, plays and fairs as well as annual dinners, prize-giving and similar events. A range of equipment is available to hire including a stage, PA system, lights, piano, disabled chair lift to the stage and more.

There is also an option for bar staff service via the bar counter opening on to the Weald Hall.

The Weald Hall may be hired in conjunction with the Green Room, or in its own right.

Max capacity - 275
Standard (seated or standing) - 275
Theatre - 275
Cabaret - 120
Classroom - 120
Boardroom - 80

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Rates

Off peak rates – applies daytime Monday to Sunday and evenings Monday to Wednesday from 6.00pm
Peak rates – applies evening from 6.00pm on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial
Off peak rate  £26.70 per hour
Peak Rate:  £32.40 per hour

Commercial
Off peak rate:£46.50 per hour
Peak rate:£52.15 per hour

Event promoters are very welcome to contact us on 01825 762774 to discuss hiring the hall for their own events.

The Council Chamber

The Council Chamber is situated on the first floor of the Civic Centre, accessible by our lift or stairs.

It is the largest of our rooms on the first floor and can be hired in conjunction with the Mayor’s Parlour (accessed via a connecting door), or in its own right.

Maximum capacity - 50
Standard (seated or standing) - 50
Theatre - 50
Cabaret - 40
Classroom - 35
Boardroom - 30

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Rates

Off peak rates – applies daytime Monday to Sunday and evenings Monday to Wednesday from 6.00pm
Peak rates – applies evening from 6.00pm on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial
Off peak rate: £16.25 per hour
Peak rate: £19.55 per hour

Commercial
Off peak rate:£17.35 per hour
Peak rate:£20.90 per hour

 

 

The Ashdown Room

The Ashdown Room is situated on the ground floor, to the right of the main foyer and opposite Luxfords Restaurant.

It has undergone a recent renovation and is the ideal space for exercise classes and larger meetings.

Max capacity - 100
Standard (standing) - 100
Theatre - 60
Cabaret - 40
Classroom - 40
Boardroom - 40

Vinyl floor suitable for exercise classes

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Rates

Off peak rates – applies daytime Monday to Sunday and evenings Monday to Wednesday from 6.00pm
Peak rates – applies evening from 6.00pm on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial
Off peak rate:£14.00 per hour
Peak rate:£17.35 per hour

Commercial
Off peak rate:e £24.40 per hour
Peak rate:£28.95 per hour

 

The Green Room

The Green Room is situated on the ground floor at the rear of the Civic Centre building.

It may be hired in conjunction with the Weald Hall if required.

Max capacity - 50
Standard (seated or standing) - 50
Theatre - 45
Cabaret - 40
Classroom - 30
Boardroom - 24

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Rates

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial/Commercial
£13.45 per hour

 

 

The Oak Leaf Room

The Oak Leaf Room is situated on the first floor of the Civic Centre, and is accessible by our lift or stairs.

It is an ideally-proportioned room for small-to-medium-sized meetings.

Max capacity - 30
Standard (seated or standing) - 30
Theatre - 30
Cabaret - 20
Classroom - 10
Boardroom - 12

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Rates

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial/Commercial
£12.20 per hour

 

The Martlets Room

The Martlets Room is situated on the first floor of the Civic Centre and is accessible by our lift or stairs.

It is similar in size to the Oakleaf Room, which it sits next to.

Maximum capacity - 30
Standard (seated or standing) - 30
Theatre - 30
Cabaret - 20
Classroom - 10
Boardroom - 12

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Rates

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial/Commercial
£12.20 per hour

 

The Mayor’s Parlour

The Mayor’s Parlour is situated on the first floor at the back of the Civic Centre building, accessible by our lift or stairs.

It is well-placed for smaller meetings, such as interviews or one-to-one bookings.

It can be hired in conjunction with the Council Chamber (accessed via a connecting door), or in its own right.

Max capacity - 10
Standard (seated or standing)  - 10
Boardroom - 6
Classroom - 4

 

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Rates

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial/Commercial
£10.45 per hour

 

Luxfords Restaurant

Luxfords is a licensed restaurant in spacious surroundings. The restaurant is open 9.30am – 3.00pm, Monday to Saturday, and is unavailable for hire during this time.

Situated just inside the Civic Centre, the restaurant has wheelchair and pram/buggy access and free Wi-Fi access.

Please contact us on 01825 747790 to discuss hiring the restaurant.

 

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Rates

Luxfords Restaurant (available when restaurant is closed)

Sunday bookings are subject to availability.

Non-Commercial
12.20 per hour

Commercial
£19.25 per hour

Foresters Hall

Foresters Hall is located at Harcourt Road, Uckfield. TN22 5DU. Bookings cannot be taken for some Fridays or Sunday evenings due to services in the Chapel

Foresters Hall is not suitable for adult parties or discos.

Foresters Hall Terms and Conditions of Hire - 2023-24

Foresters Hall Emergency Procedures - 2023-24

Foresters Hall Heating Instructions

Further Heating Instructions

Foresters Hall Layout for Storage of Chairs

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Rates

Non-Commercial

Main Hall – adult group – £11.40 per hour
Main Hall – voluntary youth group – £5.60 per hour

Commercial
Main Hall – adult group – £25.00 per hour

Please note that VAT is not chargeable on Foresters Hall bookings.

Foresters Hall Terms and Conditions of Hire – 2023-24

Once you have made a booking you will need to collect a key prior to your event. Bookings for a Saturday and Sunday, please call into the Civic Centre Office on Friday before 4.00pm to collect the key. You will need to return the key on the Monday. A £15 refundable cash deposit will be required for the key.

Our Location

The Civic Centre and Luxfords Restaurant location:

By car

The Civic Centre is located just off the High Street adjacent to the free public Luxford car park.

Heading up the hill (north) turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

Follow the road into the free Luxford public car park (three hours maximum) or up to the top section where you can park for up to 10 hours.

Use TN22 1AL in your GPS devices.

 

By train

Uckfield train station is situated at the bottom of the High Street.

On leaving the station, turn right and walk up the hill (north).

Turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

 

By bus

Uckfield bus station is situated at the bottom of the town opposite the Tesco supermarket.

On leaving the bus station, cross the road via the pedestrian crossing and turn left and up a short flight of steps to access Tesco car park. The Civic Centre is located to the right of the Tesco store accessed via steps or a ramp.

Alternatively, cross the road via the pedestrian crossing and turn right to access the High Street. Proceed up the hill and then turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

 

Opening Times

The Civic Centre is normally open at 8.00am to facilitate hirers’ access, but closing times vary according to room bookings and events.

The building is open to the public as part of the Wealden Community Toilet Scheme, Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Luxfords Restaurant is open 9.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Saturday and by arrangement for specific events.

The Civic Centre
Uckfield, East Sussex,
TN22 1AE

Telephone:
01825 762774

Email:

admin@uckfieldtc.gov.uk

Luxfords Restaurant
T: 01825 761659

Booking office
T: 01825 762774

The booking office is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm.

Facilities and Accessibility

The Civic Centre strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support you. We aim to make your visit a memorable experience with every need catered for.

Please call us with any specific requirements

01825 762774

Facilities for disabled visitors

The Civic Centre can be accessed via ramps from the direction of the High Street and from Tesco supermarket.

There is an automatic door providing access to the Civic Centre and there are disabled toilet facilities on the ground and first floors.

The first floor can be accessed via the customer lift.

 

Facilities for the hard-of-hearing

There is an induction loop facility in the Weald Hall (where most events are held).

Please ask if you require additional assistance when visiting or booking and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.

The Civic Centre
Bellfarm Lane, Uckfield,
East Sussex,
TN22 1AE

Hospitality Manager
01825 747791

Bookings
Tel: 01825 762774

Luxfords
Tel: 01825 761659

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The Civic Centre
Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE

Hospitality Manager
Louise Slaughter
Telephone: 01825 747791

Bookings
Telephone: 01825 747790
The Bookings Line is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm

Luxfords
Telephone: 01825 761659

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