Community Membership
A little more than a B&B. A little less than a private members’ club. Much friendlier than both.
Our Community Membership is for people who want to be regular friends & family of The Sheldon, not just occasional guests.
You'll get access to all kinds of extras —
and be helping us keep The Sheldon affordable, creative, and rooted in community.
Member Perks
Priority access to events
Be the first to hear about supper clubs, creative workshops, talks, pop-ups, podcast nights, community gatherings, and seasonal events through an exclusive WhatsApp community group.
Discounts on Sheldon events and workshops
Members receive reduced rates on selected paid events, classes, and creative experiences.
Gym and sauna member rates
Enjoy discounted access to our intimate gym and infrared sauna, which can be privately booked for solo use, personal training, gentle movement, or post-sauna cold plunge bravery.
Preferential pricing on overnight stays
Members receive special direct-booking rates for themselves, friends, and family when rooms are available.
Creative opportunities
Members may be invited to contribute to murals, installations, community projects, storytelling nights, seasonal decorating, or other creative experiments that make The Sheldon feel more alive.
Local connection
Meet other interesting people in Eastbourne: artists, makers, thinkers, sea swimmers, podcast lovers, charity workers, creative misfits, recovering overworkers, and friendly neighbours.
Support a social-enterprise
Your membership helps us offer free or affordable space to charities, artists, community groups, and people doing good work in the world.
Who This Is For...
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A local resident looking for more interesting things to do in Eastbourne
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A creative person wanting connection, inspiration, and an alternate space to work
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A charity, community, or social-impact worker looking for a welcoming base
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A sea swimmer, walker, reader, maker, thinker, or conversation-lover
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A previous guest who wants to stay connected
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A person who believes hotels can be more than just beds & breakfast
Why We’re Doing This
The Sheldon is built around three values: Community, Creativity, and Consciousness.
We believe hospitality can be a form of care. We believe buildings should be used well.
We believe communities need more warm, welcoming spaces where people can gather without everything feeling transactional, corporate, or wildly overpriced.
Your membership helps us keep doing that.
It supports our ability to offer space to charities, host creative residencies, run community events, welcome artists, build local partnerships, and keep experimenting by doing hospitality differently.
Optional Add-Ons for Members
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Gym only, private 60-minute session: £8
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Sauna only, private 45-minute session: £12
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Gym + infrared sauna: 90 minutes: £18
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Small meeting room/hour: £12 - £18
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Half-day small space hire: £45 – £65
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Evening community space hire: £75 – £120
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Supper club: £25 – £40
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Workshop ticket 10–25% off public price
Sliding Scale for Members
Community Access Membership
£5–£15/month
(or pay what you can)
For artists, students, low-income locals, volunteers and people between jobs.
Includes:
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Newsletter
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Early event notice
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Discounted event access
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Occasional free or low-cost community gatherings
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Ability to apply for supported places at workshops or events
We never want cost to be the only reason someone cannot participate.
Partner / Charity Membership
Charity & Community Partner Membership
Free or by donation
For charities, non-profits, mutual aid groups, social enterprises, community educators and grassroots organisations.
Includes:
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Access to apply for free or low-cost space hire
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Early notice of partnership opportunities
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Option to co-host community events
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Discounted rooms for visiting speakers, facilitators or retreat leaders
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Promotion through Sheldon community channels where appropriate
We offer a limited number of charity and community partner memberships each year. These are designed for organisations doing meaningful work who need affordable, welcoming space to gather, teach, train or build community.
Important Limits to Front Load
Membership gives you access to selected perks, discounts, invitations and community opportunities. It does not include unlimited use of the hotel, guest-only areas, bedrooms, kitchen, staff areas, or private events.
The Sheldon remains a working B&B, so all access is subject to availability,
guest comfort, staffing, and advance booking.