Why Choose Newhaven?
An exciting place to grow your business
The town of Newhaven is nestled at the foot of the South Downs surrounded by beautiful countryside. For growing businesses Newhaven offers substantial physical capacity for growth. It is home to a growing number of SMEs in the creative and digital industries, food and drink manufacturing and high-tech engineering sectors, each contributing to Newhaven’s diverse and growing economy. Emerging specialisms are in innovative, high-value growth sectors including offshore wind and marine engineering.
Newhaven Enterprise Zone
Driving growth in Newhaven
Led by Lewes District Council and South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP), Newhaven Enterprise Zone is the key growth hub for the South East, expected to create and safeguard up to 2,000 jobs as well as significant new and refurbished commercial space for potential occupiers.
Comprising eight sites, Newhaven Enterprise Zone covers approximately 79 hectares, supporting the region’s expanding high-growth businesses who also benefit from excellent access to domestic and international markets.
Regeneration
Shortlisted for multi-million pound funds to revitalise the town centre, Newhaven is a town that’s going places.
Lewes District Council’s ambitious regeneration plans for the town make Newhaven an exciting location for new businesses. Following the designation of Newhaven as an Enterprise Zone in 2017 and £30 million of investment, Newhaven has been shortlisted for the next round of a £675 million Future High Streets Fund and the opportunity to secure further funding of up to £25 million from the Government’s Towns Fund.
Collectively these projects are set to transform Newhaven for the future. The needs of residents and businesses, and the communities in the town are at the heart of Newhaven’s regeneration plans. Large brownfield sites situated close to the port, town centre and waterfront sites provide the town with substantial physical capacity for growth.
Close connections
Three crossings a day to Dieppe, providing a vital trade and tourist link to Europe.
Situated on Denton Island, just a short walk from Newhaven town centre, the Newhaven Enterprise Centre enjoys a prime location with excellent connectivity.
The site is easily accessible by road, with direct links to the A26 and A27, and well-served by public transport, including regular bus and train services. For those travelling further afield, London can be reached in just 90 minutes by train, while the vibrant city of Brighton is only a 30-minute journey by car or rail. The Centre also benefits from its proximity to Newhaven Port, offering direct access to cross-Channel ferry services, making it an ideal base for businesses with international connections.
Great spots nearby
The best spots to grab a bite or hold a meeting.
Treat yourself to a Monday morning coffee or cater your next meeting - Newhaven is full of great local cafes and restaurants to explore.
Newhaven Coffee House - 160 yds | 51-53 High St, Newhaven, BN9 9PA
Rose Café Restaurant - 320 yds | East Barnet Rd, Newhaven, BN9 9PE
Hot Spot Burgers & Grill - 0.5 mi | North Quay Rd, Newhaven, BN9 0AB
Thinking of moving your business to Newhaven?
Newhaven is home to a large number of innovative manufacturers, including Surrey Nanosystems, the inventors of world-famous Vantablack, the world’s blackest material, award-winning modular building company, Boutique Modern and acclaimed sculpture studio, Paul-Cox Sculpture, to name a few.
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Surrey Nanosystems
Boutique Modern
Paul Cox Sculpture