Conference and Meeting venues in Crawley

Ideally situated close to Gatwick Airport, Crawley is well placed for meeting planners and delegates wishing to remain in proximity to both the airport and to London whilst enjoying the advantages of a more rural location.


Conferences, meetings and events held here will benefit from the nearby countryside, which provides the perfect setting for outdoor teambuilding events and corporate activities, plus town based venues offering high standard conference facilities whether in modern training centres or country house hotels.

Crawley is easy to reach via the M23, via good rail links including London and Gatwick and via flights into Gatwick Airport for international conference delegates.

One of the most flexible and unique conference venues in the country can be found here. The South of England Centre is set in 150 acres and provides a diverse range of facilities catering for exhibitions, conferences, banquets, corporate events and weddings. One hall alone offers 1,150sqm of exhibition space whilst the Norfolk Pavilion, the venue’s centerpiece, provides a choice of 5 conference and banqueting suites. With further meeting and exhibition spaces on site the centre is well equipped to cater for any event with conference capacity for up to 1,500 delegates. Sporting venues include Crawley Town FC whose Stadium Suite is a multi-functional space suited to all meetings, conferences and events whereas the East Grinstead Sports Club is a community multi-sports facility set in 33 acres with a choice of banqueting and conference suites plus an indoor marquee for large scale events such as weddings. The Hawth Theatre is an inspiring cultural venue with versatile meeting spaces and experience in hosting conferences and exhibitions whilst training centre Regus Crawley Pegler Way offers high tech facilities for small meetings and events. Highley Manor is a historic venue with 5 areas for corporate events and is ideal for business retreats and weddings. Country house hotels include The Hickstead Hotel with 6 contemporary and stylish conference rooms, and Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club, an award-winning business venue with 16 conference and banqueting suites accommodating up to 150 delegates.