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Venues
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Venues
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Acoustic Sussex uses several venues, depending on the nature of the artist, seating requirements, etc. For most events, we use Chequer Mead in East Grinstead or The Ravenswood in nearby Sharpthorne (see below). For particularly 'big-name' artists, we occasionally join with The Hawth in Crawley to co-promote events. In summer, we sometimes also link-up with a small pub, the Red Lion in Turners Hill, for open air events. All the venues are within a few miles of each other, in the Crawley/East Grinstead/Haywards Heath area. Each is easily accessible via road (eg. from M23 junction 10) or by rail/taxi (stations at Gatwick, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath or East Grinstead). For information on nearby accommodation, go to our Links page.
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Chequer
Mead Conveniently located in the centre of East Grinstead,
with excellent parking opposite, The on-site Cuisine Studio offers excellent quality, freshly made, pre-show meals but you must telephone in advance to book a table on 01342 324860 - ask for Mandy or Paul. Chequer
Mead Theatre & Arts Centre Website and
map: www.chequermead.org.uk |
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The Ravenswood at Sharpthorne, near East Grinstead. Easy to find, with plenty of parking in beautiful surroundings, it's a majestic 15th Century Sussex Manor House that specialises in hosting events of all kinds. It is well-known in the locality for regular Sunday jazz sessions and other music nights. Doors open from 7.30pm for 8.00pm start. Licensed bar but no food available. The
Ravenswood Hotel
Website, directions and map: www.theravenswood.co.uk Directions: 1 mile south of Turners Hill on the B2028, turn left and drive for about 5 miles to Sharpthorne, turn right just after the village. The hotel is about another 2 miles on the right. |
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The Hawth is one of the south's liveliest arts venues playing host to an exciting and diverse mix of theatre, dance, music, comedy, concerts, film and visual arts. Set in a 38 acre wooded site, its main theatre seats 855 The
Hawth
Website, directions and map: www.hawth.co.uk Directions: Crawley is minutes away from the M23 motorway which links to the M25. The Hawth is well signposted on all major routes into the town. Three Bridges and Crawley rail stations are both close by. |
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The Red Lion, Turners Hill (formerly the home of the Turners Hill/Crawley Folk Club) is a traditional Harveys pub with a large rear garden with a stage for occasional summer events. Mine hosts, Ashley and Elaine, are musicians themselves - so anything can happen here! Prepared food normally available lunchtimes only but if you telephone well in advance, Elaine may be able to accommodate your requirements! The
Red Lion
Map: www.multimap.com |
