BHASVIC - the ideal location set in the heart of Brighton and Hove.

Many couples have chosen BHASVIC as a venue for their reception in the historic panelled hall.

If you would like to know more about the venue, please contact us at:

venuehire@bhasvic.ac.uk or 01273 859829

The Main Hall has been used for a variety of events including wedding receptions, book launches, parties, awards evenings, public meetings and AGMs. The hall can seat up to 300 theatre-style or seating can be arranged around tables. The approximate size is 26m x 11m.

• Staging is available and included in the hire
• You can add a screen and projector to your booking for £30
• In house PA system hireable for £60
• Mics - wireless clip-on and hand-held wired (please ask for hiring charge if you need more than one)

Weekdays £40 per hour, Weekends £45 per hour

The sports hall may be used for badminton (3 courts), basketball or netball (1 league court or 4 junior basketball / netball courts), indoor tennis (1 court), 5 a side football (1 pitch), and Futsal. With under-floor heating and composite sprung flooring which meets Sports Council specifications, the hall is excellent for team events. There is a viewing gallery overlooking the sports hall (maximum capacity: 50 people).

The sports hall can also be hired for children's birthday parties in conjunction with a suitable room to serve refreshments for the children to have their birthday tea party.

Male and female changing, showers and toilet facilities are available adjacent to the hall.

Approximate size: 33.5m x 17.3m

Sport facilities

• Sports hall; suitable for many sports and group activities including badminton, basketball, 5-a-side football and netball
• Purpose-built changing rooms, showers and toilet facilities

Accessibility & Wheelchair users 

• Accessible toilets
• Lift to balcony
• Building is wheelchair accessible
• Adjustable basketball hoops

Cost: Weekdays £35 per hour, Weekends £40 per hour

The dance studio may be used for aerobics, Pilates, yoga and any dance-based activities. The floor is sprung to meet specifications set by exam boards advanced level dance.

• No dark soled shoes allowed
• Toilet facilities are available adjacent to the dance studio
• Accessible via lift

Approximate size 8.5m x 9m

£25 per hour (weekends) £30 per hour (weekends)

Suitable for meetings, book groups, workshops (e.g. singing, comedy or writing) as well as taught classes or exams.

• Free wi-fi
• Smart boards
• Data projectors
• Tables can be arranged in variety of layouts to accommodate up to 30 people, or in exam-style if required

Classroom hire costs from £16 per hour. 

The room is ideal for children's parties. In addition it can be used for keep fit, yoga, dance classes, choir rehearsals and meetings.
Please note the kitchen facilities are not accessible.

Piazza Café hire costs from £25.00 per hour.

These venues are particularly suitable for taught courses requiring computer access. Both offer:

• High-quality desktop computers
• Free wi-fi
• A Smartboard linked to a separate PC at the front of the room
• Data projector

The Student Learning Centre is available to hire for £25 per hour weekdays and for £30 per hour at weekends. It contains 31 PCs, and is in a stand-alone building adjoining our Piazza.

Please note that we are unable provide technical support during your hire. We highly recommend visiting the venue, where you will have the opportunity to make sure the technical facilities meet your requirements.

The room is ideal for children’s parties. In addition it can be used for keep fit, yoga, music groups and meetings.

Approximate size is 13m x 9m

Cost: Weekdays £20 per hour, weekends £25 per hour.

Our Main Hall, Piazza Café and Grove Social are popular venues for children’s parties – drop us a line to discuss your requirements.

You are welcome to decorate the room according to your theme, be it a ballet party, disco, or pirates tea party! Tables and chairs are available on request.

GROVE SOCIAL NCT reunion January 2026

"It was so much fun and a good space for it - thank you! Everyone said we should book again for the next reunion, so I’m sure I’ll be back in touch in the future."

CLASSROOM Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop January 2026

"It went really well, thank you! It was a perfect match for this occasion; I really appreciate your help! Also BIG thank you to the caretaker on the site, they were amazing!"

MAIN HALL Winter Choir Performance 2025

"It was SO good!!! We had a great time and the feedback was wonderful. Plus, we should have made a decent amount for our chosen charities. A massive thank you to the Estates team for being so helpful and available for us! It was very much appreciated."

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOLIDAY DRAMA CLUB 2025/Grove Social

"I just wanted to send a big thank you from us for this week. Also, a special mention to your head of facilities and team who have been so helpful and friendly as we navigated our first holiday club (of many I hope!) with you. From the first till last day they have been really appreciated by us. Grove Social was a very happy place for our teenagers- many of whom felt inspired by the buildings and now aspire to continue their education with you (to be able to feel this is a huge step for many of our students).

Very best wishes for rest of summer (or what’s left of it!). We look forward to resuming our Saturday classes September."

SPORTS HALL Community Meet up for Fitness January 2026

"Thanks for checking in. Yeah it was all great thanks. Loads of room and the estates team were really lovely and helpful :)"

"I will definitely bear it in mind for future if I do another event like that."

GROVE SOCIAL Children’s Disco Birthday Party January 2026

"Thank you for all your help. The venue is the perfect space for little kids' parties."

How can I travel to BHASVIC?
Please see our travel guide.

At what times can I hire out the venues?
During term times, our venues are available in the evenings and at weekends. During holiday periods we can hire out the venues during the day from 08:00.

I want to hold a meeting - do you have wi-fi?
Free wi-fi is available, please ask for the username and password.

What is the latest I can hire the Main Hall for a party?
Our caretaking staff can be on site until midnight at the latest, by prior arrangement. Please note that there will be an additional charge for caretaker cover on these occasions.

Do you offer catering?
We can easily arrange an urn, at no additional charge, for you to bring tea and coffee. For meetings, we are happy to discuss providing cold buffet-style lunches. For bigger occasions you are welcome to hire outside caterers and would ask that you give them our contact details so that they can liaise directly with us as required.

Can I hire a live band/DJ for my party?
Yes, you are more than welcome to hire in entertainment and again would ask that you give them our contact details in case they need more information about the venue.

Do I need my own insurance?
If you are a business you will need to provide us with a copy of your Certificate of Insurance. The College also has Third Party Hirer insurance; please ask if you wish to see a copy.

Do I need a licence?
The College holds a Premises Licence for entertainment events; for full details please refer to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk - our licence number is 1445/3/2018/05061/LAPRET.

Can I sell alchohol at my event?
If you intend to sell alcohol or include alcohol in your ticket price, you will need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice from the council. Please ask us for further information.

Can we smoke in your venues?
The College has a strictly 'no smoking' policy. Please refer to the venue hire coordinator. 

Can we hire your pitch?
Our pitch is used by our students, for school sports days and also for community events. During holidays and at weekends our pitch is available for hire at a reasonable rate.

Who should I contact about hiring or viewing your facilities?
call Cheryl on 01273 859829, or

venuehire@bhasvic.ac.uk   

IT and A/V equipment – day hire rate

• PA system (with microphone) - £60
• Small PA system (with microphone) - £30  
• Laptop - £30  
• Projector & Screen £30 

Notes on charges

• • Please ensure you factor in setting setting-up and clearing-up time to your booking
  • Additional caretaker fees are charged after: 22:00 Monday-Thursday ,20:00 on Fridays, 18:00 on Saturdays and 14:00 on Sundays
  • For one-off events a mimimum £100 deposit is required at time the time of booking (see Terms & Conditions)
  • If hiring IT/AV equipment a £50 returnable deposit is required prior to the event. This covers partial loss and damages. In the event of loss or damage, hirers will be charged the full cost of repair or replacement
  • Day rates are available for regular holiday bookings (Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 only) please ask
  • For regular bookings an introductory rate (maximum six weeks) is available
  • Charity discount available