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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is a hotel destination wedding venue in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, hosting 120 at dinner and 300 standing.

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

EastbourneEngland, United Kingdom

A historic seaside hotel in Eastbourne with 152 bedrooms, The Grand Hotel holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site and can host weddings indoors or outdoors, with an indoor backup if the weather turns.

Guests
120 at dinner300 standing
Rooms
152 rooms
Cost
From £150a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
LGW

About the venue

A historic seaside hotel in Eastbourne with 152 bedrooms, The Grand Hotel holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site and can host weddings indoors or outdoors, with an indoor backup if the weather turns.

The banquet hall seats 120 guests for dinner and holds up to 300 standing, with dance space, an on-site bar and in-house catering.

Packages start from GBP 150 per head, including reception space, catering, drinks, an on-site coordinator and VAT, with a minimum of 50 guests; ceremony space is charged separately.

Accommodation ranges from Classic Rooms for two up to a Master Suite sleeping five, and the property offers sea views, beach access, gardens, a pool and parking.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with indoor and outdoor ceremony options plus an indoor backup
  • Banquet hall seats 120 for dinner and holds 300 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • From GBP 150 per head, including reception space, catering, drinks, coordinator and VAT
  • 152 bedrooms, from Classic Rooms for two to a Master Suite sleeping five

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
300 guests
Smallest party taken
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
152 rooms
Room types
10 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
LGW
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The banquet hall seats 120 guests for a seated dinner and holds up to 300 standing. There is a minimum of 50 guests.
Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. The venue is set up for legal ceremonies on site, and both outdoor and indoor ceremonies are possible, with an indoor backup space available.
What does the price include?
Pricing starts from GBP 150 per head and includes the reception space, catering, drinks, the coordinator and VAT. Ceremony space is not included in that rate.
Where do guests stay, and what rooms are available?
The hotel has 152 rooms, including Classic Rooms, Superior Classic Seaview and Inland Rooms, Junior Suites sleeping up to four, Suites, a Master Suite for up to five, and a Penthouse for two.
Which airport is closest?
The nearest airport is London Gatwick (LGW).

Weddings held here

2018 · Princes Room
Lindsey & Adam

Meanwhile, downstairs in the elegant Princes Room with floor-to-ceiling windows & full-length drapes, the scene was set for a beautiful ceremony packed with family traditions from the moment Lindsey’s Jimmy Choo’s stepped onto the aisle.

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