Intimate wedding venues
in Eastbourne

Elegant spaces

Perfect for wedding parties of 3 to 100

Speak to our dedicated
wedding consultant

Email Theresa today

Fabulous for functions

The new Duke's celebration space

Always joyous.
Forever in love.

Your big day should be joyous. Your greatest day, a gorgeous outpouring of love and laughter and good times. The venue is a big decision. You need to be 100% satisfied the team and space you choose are ready to make your day as memorable as you dreamed it would be. The Lansdowne is your wedding venue in Eastbourne. With a prime location on King Edward's Parade, you're a bouquet's throw from the promenade and the seafront.

Three elegant spaces to choose from

The Martello

The Martello

A light and elegant space for a civil ceremony or wedding perfect for guests of two (we can be your witnesses on the day) to seventy. It includes original features, muted tones and large bay windows with a view of the Martello Tower and The Western Lawns.

Licensed for civil ceremonies | Capacity 70

The Lawns

the perfect setting

The Lawns

Adjacent to The Martello and can accommodate up to 70 guests for a wedding breakfast. It features large bay windows for maximum daylight and to enjoy views of The Western Lawns. It features muted tones to enable a consistent colour scheme for your wedding from ceremony to wedding breakfast.

Ideal for a wedding breakfast | Capacity 70

Duke's

For parties of 40-100

Duke's

The recently refurbished Duke's is located on the lower ground floor. Furnished in an Art Deco manner, with sumptuous deep red interior, perfect to set the tone for the evening's celebration. Complete with stage, private bar, Jukebox and lift access to the ground floor. The Duke's is the perfect space for the biggest of celebrations.

Ideal for your evening function | Capacity 100

The accommodation

Room to relax and take in the glory of it all

The Lansdowne has 98 bedrooms over three floors, many of which have expansive sea views. We offer a range of bedroom types that include standard, sea view, executive and family rooms. These offer plenty of space and make a fantastic room for the bride to enjoy getting ready on the big day. We are happy to offer additional rooms on a preferential rate, speak to Theresa to organise this.

One amazing location

Seven Sisters

Eastbourne Pier

View from The Martello Tower

Fabulous shoot locations

Wonderful views of the sea from your room

Your wedding in Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a vibrant and pictureque city, with a gorgeous relaxed coastal vibe, perfect for intimate weddings and of course the picture perfect moment by the beach. The Lansdowne is on the promenade itself with incredible views of the ocean.

The packages

The package is...there is no package

At The Lansdowne we believe your wedding should be totally unique, none of this gold silver or fairytale listing. Your big day should be one of a kind. Intimate, elegant and always joyous. Just the way you dreamed it should be. With this in mind all we ask is you contact our dedicated wedding consultant, Theresa, tell her all the things you'd love (and things you certainly don't want) and leave it all up to our team. Theresa will advise you of cost. We work within a wide range of budgets from small intimate unions to grander affairs. Your big day is yours and yours alone.

Faq's

Do you offer exclusive use?

For the ultimate wedding please speak with us for you to have exclusive use of the whole hotel with all function rooms, lounges, bar, restaurant and 98 bedrooms just for your wedding party. The ultimate day to remember!

Can I use my own suppliers?

Yes. Although we have a list of suppliers we have worked with previously and can recommend, you are welcome to use your own suppliers. Please note for DJ's and entertainment, public insurance liability documents and proof of PAT testing must be submitted.

Do you offer dry hire (ie you bring the food and drink)

The Lawns and Martello are available for Dry Hire purposes and you may bring your own caterers. Valid insurance and food hygiene certification will be required before the hire will be confirmed. We will not permit anybody to provide their own alcohol (other than wine for which a corkage fee per bottle will be applied) and any bar services must be provided by the hotel.

Can my overnight guests join us for breakfast the following morning?

Subject to availability, we can allocate a specific dining area for your wedding party to ensure you can enjoy breakfast together.

How late can the music play?

Last orders for drinks will be called at 11:45pm and the bar will close and music will stop at midnight. In the event of exclusive use of the hotel, an application can be made to extend the hours.

What are payment arrangements?

The deposit is £500 and is non-refundable or transferrable to any other event. 50% of the remaining balance is to be paid six months prior to the wedding. With full payment due six weeks prior to the big day.

Can I just book for the ceremony or evening reception?

Yes, subject to availability, it is not essential to book the whole wedding day with us. We offer rooms for ceremony only and for evening celebrations only.

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