The Brighton Centre does not use plastic bottles, straws, or cutlery on site, opting instead for bamboo, paper, or wood products. The last item to be eradicated from their operations is single-use plastic cups. The venue has been researching various solutions with the goal of creating a comprehensive strategy, with plans to implement this change in 2025.
Seasoned, the Brighton Centre's catering partner, is committed to becoming a B Corp company and is currently in the process of working towards this accreditation. B Corp Certification indicates that a business meets high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency in areas such as employee benefits, charitable giving, supply chain practices, and input materials. The aim is to achieve this accreditation by 2026.
The Brighton Centre strives to be as welcoming as possible for all its customers by offering male, female, gender-neutral, and accessible neutral toilets throughout the venue. Additionally, there are neutral and accessible baby changing facilities, along with a Changing Places toilet located on the ground floor.
The Brighton Centre features the Sennheiser MobileConnect hearing loop system, which provides an assistive and personal listening solution. This system streams live audio content via WiFi directly to any iOS or Android smartphone within the venue. To utilise this service, download the Sennheiser MobileConnect app from either Google Play or the App Store before your visit, or you can scan a QR code available at the venue.
Once the app is on your device, no passwords or login are necessary. Simply connect to the Brighton Centre Wi-Fi network, enable Bluetooth, and pair it with your hearing aid. Further connection instructions will be provided onsite. Additionally, the app allows users to adjust the volume to their preference.
The Brighton Centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users including accessible toilets, lifts and low counters at the bars. The Exhibition space will have aisles wide enough to accommodate for wheelchair access.
You can download a PDF copy of the venue access statement here
The Brighton Centre is also assistant dog friendly. Water bowls can be provided for assistance dogs if required.
The Brighton Centre have put together Accessible Photo Routes to assist in planning your journey from the main transport hubs.
Blue Badge holders can park in the accessible parking bays around the Brighton Centre. A list of these bays can be found on the Council's dedicated parking page here where you will find a PDF with details.
The Brighton Centre is located in "Zone Z" and the closest bays are on West Street and Cannon Place.
Blue Badge regulations apply to other on-street parking, e.g., yellow lines.
For accessible parking in car parks, the closest to the Brighton Centre is on the lowest level of Churchill One car park, West Street BN1 2FD, and parking fees apply.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Brighton Centre.
For standing events, there is a dedicated enclosed smoking area which becomes accessible shortly after the doors open. For seated events, there is a smoking area as well, but it is not enclosed. Both smoking areas are located at the front of the venue on Kings Road; customers are not permitted to exit from the back of the venue to smoke.
Please note that if you appear to be under 18 years of age, you might be asked to show ID to enter the smoking area. Those found smoking inside the venue may be ejected without a refund.
