Venue at a glance
East Sussex National Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort is a large four-star conference and leisure destination near Uckfield in East Sussex, positioned between London, Gatwick and the Sussex coast. The venue combines a 104-bedroom hotel with a dedicated conference centre, multiple restaurants and bars, two championship golf courses, an ESPA spa and health club, and extensive outdoor grounds for corporate and social events.
With 11 dedicated meeting rooms, a largest single-room theatre capacity of 440 delegates and receptions for up to 500, the resort is particularly strong for multi-day residential conferences, leadership retreats, golf hospitality, gala dinners and weddings. Delegates can stay, dine, meet, relax and socialise without leaving the estate. The catering operation holds 2 AA Rosettes, and the venue was named a winner at the 2026 Hitched Wedding Awards.
Why choose this venue
Conference delegates can stay, dine, meet, relax and socialise without leaving the estate. The combination of hotel rooms, golf, spa facilities, restaurants and meeting infrastructure makes it particularly strong for multi-day residential events.
The resort offers conference capacity for up to 440 delegates theatre-style in its largest room while remaining accessible from London, Gatwick Airport and the wider South East — balancing a countryside setting with practical access.
The Lynx Conference Centre's movable-wall configuration lets organisers create anything from five individual meeting rooms through to a single combined suite for up to 240 delegates, alongside a main plenary space.
Two championship golf courses, an ESPA spa, health club and dining options make the resort attractive for incentive trips, leadership retreats, golf societies and client entertainment. The catering operation holds 2 AA Rosettes.
The venue holds a full civil ceremony and civil partnership licence, offers indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and has enough on-site bedrooms to accommodate large wedding groups staying together on the estate. It was named a winner at the 2026 Hitched Wedding Awards.
Planning details
Best for
- Residential conferences
- Leadership retreats
- Golf hospitality events
- Corporate away days
- Large gala dinners
- Weddings and celebrations
- Product launches
- Team-building programmes
- Multi-day training events
Less suited to
- Ultra-urban events needing city-centre nightlife access
- Micro-meetings seeking boutique townhouse styling
- Events reliant on direct rail or underground transport access
- Organisers wanting walkable off-site entertainment immediately outside the venue
Catering
- Model In-house, with multiple restaurants, bars and event catering operations supporting conferences, weddings, golf groups and private events. The catering operation holds 2 AA Rosettes. Styles include conference catering, buffet and working lunches, formal banqueting, private dining, wedding catering and golf hospitality.
- External External catering is permitted for selected multicultural weddings and dry-hire events, with access to the Roundall kitchen.
- Bars Bars operate across the resort, including within event spaces and the golf clubhouse.
- Dietary Dietary accommodation is not published in detail online. Confirm specialist dietary requirements directly with the venue.
Accessibility
- Features Accessible parking spaces
- Lift access to all floors and conference areas
- Accessible toilets
- Ground-floor access to major event spaces
- Accessible bedrooms available
- EV charging points on site
- Caveat Specific accessible bedroom inventory and detailed accessibility specifications should be confirmed directly with the venue during booking.
Sustainability
- Details The venue provides EV charging infrastructure and operates as an independent resort rather than part of a large international chain. Additional sustainability certifications or environmental targets are not prominently published online and should be confirmed directly if required for procurement or CSR reporting.
Pricing notes
- Day Delegate Package
- per person (incl. VAT) from ~£40
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rate with the venue.
- 24-hour residential package
- per person (incl. VAT) from ~£160
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rate with the venue.
- Social event packages
- per person from ~£25
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rate with the venue.
Space combinations
- National Suite + Lynx Suites Large conferences with breakout streams
- Roundall + Lynx Conference Centre Main dining with workshop breakout rooms
- Conference Spaces + Golf Courses Corporate golf days and hospitality
- Weddings + Accommodation Full residential wedding takeovers
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies Holds a full civil ceremony and civil partnership licence covering four indoor spaces — the Pavilion Restaurant, the Lynx Suites and the Clubhouse Ballroom — alongside the outdoor Birdcage gazebo on the lawns for warmer days. The National Suite and Roundall serve as reception and celebration spaces for larger gatherings. Confirm which rooms are licensed for your ceremony directly with the venue.
- Scale Wedding breakfasts up to around 300, with overall wedding capacity for up to 400 guests. 104 on-site bedrooms allow large wedding groups to stay together on the estate.
- Notes Named a winner at the 2026 Hitched Wedding Awards. Notable for multicultural wedding flexibility, including self-catering options with external caterers and use of the Roundall kitchen. Bridal suites and preferential guest accommodation rates are available.
Compare event spaces
National Suite
The resort's flagship conference and gala event space The National Suite is the largest event space within the resort, sitting on the ground floor with direct access to…
Pairs well with Lynx Conference Centre, Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer, Faldo and Hogan Suites
Lynx Conference Centre
Flexible modular conference suites with movable walls The Lynx Conference Centre consists of five matching conference suites named after famous golfers (Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer, Faldo and Hogan) that…
Pairs well with National Suite, Roundall
Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer, Faldo and Hogan Suites
Five identical modular conference suites within the Lynx Centre Five identical modular conference suites within the Lynx Conference Centre, used individually for smaller meetings or combined into larger…
Pairs well with National Suite, Lynx Conference Centre
Clubhouse Ballroom
A licensed function room within the golf clubhouse The Clubhouse Ballroom is a licensed ceremony and function space within the golf clubhouse, suitable for smaller conferences, civil ceremonies…
Outdoor Estate Grounds
Extensive countryside grounds for team building and outdoor events The estate includes golf courses, lawns, landscaped grounds and outdoor activity areas suitable for team building, receptions and sporting…
Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Dining | Cabaret | Classroom | U-shape | Dinner Dance | Theatre All Five Combined | Theatre Four Combined | Theatre Three Combined | Theatre Two Combined | Dining All Five Combined | Cabaret All Five Combined | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Suite | 500 | 440 | - | 330 | 200 | 350 | - | 280 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Lynx Conference Centre | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 240 | 180 | 140 | 90 | 125 | 136 | Ask |
| Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer, Faldo and Hogan Suites | - | 40 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 30 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Roundall | - | 200 | - | 180 | 120 | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Clubhouse Ballroom | - | 160 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
East Sussex National is located near Uckfield in East Sussex, between London, Gatwick and the Sussex coast, within a 1,100-acre estate.
AddressLittle Horsted, East Sussex
PostcodeTN22 5ES
AreaSouth East, Uckfield
Nearest stationUckfield Station — approximately 5 minutes by taxi
Good forAwards and galas, Christmas parties, Conferences, Corporate events, Exhibitions, Meeting rooms
- Uckfield Station provides rail access from London Bridge via East Croydon and Oxted — the resort is approximately 5 minutes away by taxi
- Gatwick Airport is around 40 minutes by road
- Complimentary on-site parking for delegates and guests, alongside EV charging facilities
- 104 on-site bedrooms for residential conferences and weddings
Frequently asked questions
Is East Sussex National good for conferences?
Yes. The venue is specifically designed for conferences, meetings and residential events, with 11 dedicated meeting rooms and a maximum single-room theatre capacity of 440 delegates in the National Suite.
Does the venue have accommodation on-site?
Yes. The resort has 104 bedrooms, all with views across the estate, making it well suited to residential conferences and weddings.
Can the venue host large gala dinners?
Yes. The National Suite accommodates up to 330 guests for banqueting, 280 for a dinner dance and 200 cabaret-style.
Is there outdoor event space?
Yes. The 1,100-acre estate supports outdoor receptions, team-building events, golf days, product launches and outdoor wedding ceremonies.
Is it suitable for golf and corporate hospitality?
Very much so. The resort includes two championship golf courses, a clubhouse, golf academy, driving range and dedicated corporate golf offerings.
Does the venue support hybrid meetings?
AV infrastructure and WiFi are included throughout the conference facilities. Dedicated bandwidth for hybrid or streaming events should be confirmed directly with the venue.