Dalesdown

Dalesdown is a residential conference and activity centre in the West Sussex countryside, close to Horsham and the South Downs. The site provides a practical, peaceful setting for organisers planning meetings, training sessions, leadership retreats, team away days, school residentials, church weekends, youth camps and group activity programmes.

The centre offers flexible hire options, from individual meeting rooms for smaller groups to exclusive use of its main residential facilities. Meeting and conference spaces can accommodate a range of formats, including presentations, workshops, breakout sessions and team discussions. Larger spaces such as the sports hall can also be configured for group gatherings, indoor activities and community events. Equipment includes presentation screens, HDMI connections, sound systems and Wi-Fi across the buildings and parts of the grounds.

Overnight accommodation is available in the Iliffe Centre, with bedrooms and dormitory-style rooms suitable for residential groups. The centre also has dining and lounge areas, kitchen facilities and options for self-catering or catering arrangements. Free on-site parking makes arrival straightforward for organisers bringing delegates, pupils or volunteers by car or coach.

Outdoor facilities are a major part of the Dalesdown experience. The grounds include sports fields, an adventure trail, children’s play areas, football, basketball, netball, mini golf and space for informal recreation. The Sellwood Centre adds a sports hall, meeting room and patio area, creating useful options for active programmes and team-building schedules.

With bookable spaces, residential capacity and extensive grounds in one location, Dalesdown is well suited to organisers seeking an adaptable venue for focused meetings, overnight retreats, educational visits and activity-led events.