Photo by Phoebe Wingrove.
Photo by Phoebe Wingrove.
We are delighted to invite our Members to a private morning preview of our new spring exhibitions, with coffee and pastries served in the Rooftop Foyer.
From 10am to 12pm, Members will enjoy exclusive access to the new exhibitions Jenine Marsh: new wishes. and Sayan Chanda: How Many Fires, How Many Suns, How Many Dawns?, with the galleries closed to the public.
During this time, we’d love you to join us for coffee and pastries in the Rooftop Foyer, with pastries available while supplies last. Each Member may bring one guest.
Our exhibition team will be on hand throughout the morning to chat and answer questions about the exhibitions, and at 11am, our new Head of Visual Arts, Ned McConnell, will give a special speech for our supporters in the Ground floor gallery.
No booking required, just show your membership card on entry.
Timings
10am – 12pm:
- First look and private access to our new exhibitions.
- Brunch in the Rooftop Foyer (limited availability).
11am:
- Head of Visual Arts, Ned McConnell, will lead the speeches in our Ground floor gallery.
Exclusive to our Members and Patrons.
Not a Member or Patron? Join us today to gain instant access to events like this one, plus a wide range of other benefits including priority booking to select events and discounts in our Café and Shop.
Please note:
The private morning preview and brunch are for current Members and Patrons only, and each Member may bring one guest. Brunch begins at 10am and will be available while stocks last.
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- By Rail
Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information. - Taxis
Town Taxis: 01424 211 511
Parkhurst Taxis: 01424 733 456 - By Car
If driving from the London area:
Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
OR
Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
From the Brighton area:
Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea. - Parking
Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 10pm. After this time parking is free.
Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.
If you have specific access needs for a daytime visit or for a bookable event, please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call 01424 229111
Current facilities are:
- Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building (not in the carpeted area of the Café Bar)
- Ramped access at the front of the building
- A low counter at the Box Office and Information Desk
- Disabled toilets on two floors
- A lift to all floors
- Accessible galleries on both floors
- An accessible Café
- Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events – please note that currently our balcony seating is not accessible for wheelchairs/walkers.
- Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
- Ramped access into the Studio
- Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.
- Facilities for blind or visually-impaired
- Large print season brochures
- Facilities for the hard-of-hearing
- An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
- British Sign Language interpretation tours of the building and exhibitions are available on request.