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Trading Boundaries

4.5(902)
Bed & Breakfast

About

Trading Boundaries blends a unique retail experience with a hospitality-driven event space set in an 18th-century Georgian coaching inn in the Sussex countryside. The venue offers a distinctive backdrop for business gatherings, featuring elegant Indian marquees, landscaped lawns, and a restaurant with a stage, dance floor, and professional sound and lighting—ideal for presentations, receptions, or live entertainment.

Beyond events, Trading Boundaries provides a fully licensed café and adjacent holiday cottages, making it a convenient spot for multi-day corporate retreats. The venue's blend of antiques, art gallery space, and award-winning live music creates a memorable setting that balances business needs with cultural character.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with live music
  • Team retreats with on-site lodging
  • Casual networking in unique retail setting

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Live Music Venue
Award-winning live music in an intimate setting
The café transforms at night into a live music venue with theatre-quality sound and lighting, hosting world-class artists in a cozy restaurant environment. The stage and dance floor create a unique event atmosphere.
Outdoor Space
Beautiful courtyard and landscaped grounds
Guests can enjoy canapés and champagne in the elegant courtyard and landscaped lawns, complemented by wooden cocktail decking areas, offering a scenic outdoor setting for events.
Distinctive Retail & Art
Extensive collection of antique Indian furniture and art gallery
One of the UK's largest collections of vintage Indian hardwood furniture and handicrafts is on display, alongside an upstairs fine art gallery featuring renowned album cover artist Roger Dean.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 902 reviews