Venues
The venues are a few minutes’ walk from the seafront, the railway station and some unique shopping experiences and are on the same complex.
Conference & Exhibition: The Brighton Dome Concert Hall & Corn Exchange
Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD
Reception: Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion & Garden, Brighton BN1 1FN
BOPSS 25th Anniversary evening celebration:
The Shelter Hall
152-154 Kings Road Arches
Brighton
BOPSS 25th Anniversary event at Shelter Hall
https://shelterhall.co.uk/food
Join us at BOPSS for an unmissable night at Shelter Hall: Food, Cocktails & Coastal Vibes.
Shelter Hall is Brighton’s iconic seafront venue. As part of the BOPSS conference, all delegates registered for Thursday and Friday are invited to enjoy a relaxed evening of great food, vibrant atmosphere, and coastal views—right in the heart of Brighton.
With over 400 delegates already confirmed, this exclusive night is included in your main conference registration. Forget black-tie—this is not a formal gala dinner. Expect a lively social experience with street food-style dining, cocktails, music, and plenty of space to connect with colleagues and friends.
What to expect:
A wide range of delicious food options from local vendors
A refreshing cocktail at the bar – cash/card bar for additional drinks is available
A buzzing Brighton atmosphere in a stunning beachfront setting
A chance to unwind after a packed day of learning and networking
Whether you’re coming for the conversation or the cocktails, Shelter Hall promises to be a highlight of this year’s social calendar.
Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Venue: Shelter Hall, Brighton Seafront
Time: From 7:00 pm – midnight
Dress Code: Casual / Smart Casual
Cost: Included in Thursday + Friday delegate registration – collect your ticket when you register
We look forward to seeing you there!
Security and Bag Searches
Please note that the Dome policy is to do random security checks and bag searches on entry to the building. Please be advised that large bags, back packs will be searched. This is outside BOPSS’ purview. For more information please visit https://brightondome.org/plan-your-visit/your-safety/
Car Parking
The nearest car parking is the NCP Brighton Theatre car park. There is a reduction in charges if you download the NCP APP and book parking prior to entering the car park and parking your car.
Kindly be aware that BOPSS is unable to enter into individual correspondence regarding car parking arrangements, use of the APP , or the NCP (National Car Parks) . For further information and to download the parking APP, please refer to the NCP flyer
Download Brighton Dome car parking PDF
Registration
The registration desk will be in the Brighton Dome.
Access is via Church Street, Entrance 3 which is located opposite “Cote Brighton”.
Wednesday: 08.00 am – 17.00 pm
Thursday: 08.00 am – 16.00 pm
Friday: 08.00 am – 15.00 pm
Speaker Preview
Will be open:
Wednesday: 08.00 am – 17.00 pm
Thursday: 08.00 am – 17.00 pm
Friday: 08.00 am – 17.00 pm
Exhibition
The exhibition is in the Corn Exchange. This is accessible from an internal corridor in the Dome once you have registered for the meeting.
Will be open:
Wednesday: 09.00 am – 17.00 pm
Thursday: 09.00 am – 17.00 pm
Friday: 09.00 am – 15.00 pm
Accommodation
There are hotels to suit all budgets in Brighton.
Hilton
We have linked with the Hilton Metropole on the sea front near West Pier. There is a direct accommodation booking link for the Hilton. Please note these rooms are non-refundable BOPSS will not enter into correspondence re the rates or other accommodation issues:
https://eventsathilton.com/show/66d88d5651eaf17a713f8cf9
Accommodation booking service
BOPSS has teamed up with Visit Brighton, and there is an accommodation booking portal available through this link. Accommodation to suit all budgets
https://book.passkey.com/go/bopss2025
Travel
- Just under an hour by rail from London
- 45 minutes by road from the M25 London orbital motorway
- Half-an-hour from London Gatwick Airport
- On a direct rail link from the Eurostar Service at St Pancras
- 1.5 – 2 hours by motorway from the major ports of Dover, Portsmouth and Southampton
Taxi
Taxi ranks in the city centre – East Street, Queen’s Square & Hove Town Hall. If you want to book ahead Brighton & Hove Radio Cabs on 01273 20 40 60 / 41 41 41
Bus
Check the Brighton and Hove Bus website for the latest details
