The Shoreham Centre
WHERE
Shoreham-by-Sea
What it’s like
A community venue in Shoreham hosting author talks, music and dance activities alongside half-term dance camps.
This is a community hub rather than a single attraction, and that's exactly what makes it useful on a wet Tuesday or during half-term when you need somewhere with a proper programme rather than just a soft play. The site lists classes and activities running throughout the week, plus Wordfest author events, music performances and dance activities that pop up on top of the regular schedule.
Half-term dance camps are the bit worth planning around if you've got a child who likes to move. They're not on every week, so they're the kind of thing you'd check the dates for rather than just turning up on spec. Outside of camp weeks, it is more about dropping into whatever class or talk happens to be on.
There's a café on site, The Pond Coffee Shop, for coffee and something light while you wait or between sessions. Parking is easy enough if you are quick: free on-street parking out front for the first hour, with a larger pay and display round the back if you are staying longer. If you are coming by train, Shoreham-by-Sea station is a five minute walk, and the Brighton and Hove Bus Route 2 or Stagecoach 700 will drop you on the High Street, two minutes from the door.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, which rules out a spontaneous weekend visit but works well if you are filling a weekday during term time or half-term.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Large public pay & display at rear
- Food
- The Pond Coffee Shop on site offering coffee and light bites
- Getting there by bus or train
- Shoreham By Sea train station, 5 minute walk
- Half-term dance camps need checking for specific dates rather than assuming they run every week
- The free on-street parking out front is only for the first hour, so the rear pay and display suits longer visits
- It's a five minute walk from Shoreham-by-Sea train station if you fancy leaving the car
Plan your visit
What's on for kids here?
Classes and activities run through the week, and there are Wordfest author events, music performances and dance activities on top. Half-term brings dance camps too.
Do we need to book?
There's no booking link listed, so it's worth going by whatever the individual event or class asks for rather than assuming you can just walk in.
Is there parking?
Free on-street parking out front for up to an hour, and a larger pay and display car park at the rear if you need longer.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. There's nothing listed for weekends.
Is there anywhere to eat?
The Pond Coffee Shop is on site for coffee and light bites.
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