The Cumberland Hotel is a distinguished Victorian seafront hotel located on Eastbourne's prestigious Grand Parade, offering panoramic views across the English Channel. This elegant establishment combines traditional charm with modern amenities, featuring well-appointed guest rooms, conference and meeting facilities, and a prime location overlooking the town's famous seafront. The hotel provides flexible event spaces suitable for business meetings, conferences, weddings, and social gatherings, with professional catering services and modern audio-visual equipment. Its central seafront position places guests within walking distance of Eastbourne's main attractions, shopping areas, and the historic pier, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure visitors to this popular South Coast resort town.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Room | 120 | — | 40 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Boardroom | 30 | — | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
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Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DN, United Kingdom
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Cumberland Hotel is a verified hotel in Eastbourne, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £90. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests in various configurations - theatre style 200, banquet 120, classroom 80
Standard AV equipment including projector, sound system, microphones and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment packages
On-site parking available for guests - complimentary for event attendees
The Cumberland Hotel is a distinguished Victorian seafront hotel located on Eastbourne's prestigious Grand Parade, offering panoramic views across the English Channel. This elegant establishment combines traditional charm with modern amenities, featuring well-appointed guest rooms, conference and meeting facilities, and a prime location overlooking the town's famous seafront. The hotel provides flexible event spaces suitable for business meetings, conferences, weddings, and social gatherings, with professional catering services and modern audio-visual equipment. Its central seafront position places guests within walking distance of Eastbourne's main attractions, shopping areas, and the historic pier, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure visitors to this popular South Coast resort town.
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