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.

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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.

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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. 

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Close connections

Three crossings a day to Dieppe, providing a vital trade and tourist link to Europe.

Located on Denton Island adjacent to the town centre, the Newhaven Enterprise Centre benefits from easy access by road, public transport and by sea.  London is just 90-minutes away by train and Brighton is only 30-minutes by car or train.

Great spots nearby

Treat yourself to a Monday morning coffee or cater your next meeting - Newhaven is full of great local cafes and restaurants to explore.

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Thinking of moving your business to Newhaven?

Access expert planning, property and funding advice from Locate East Sussex.

Locate East Sussex, the official inward investment service for East Sussex, can provide access to economic development grants and business loans to help companies relocate their business to Newhaven. With their knowledge and networks, they are able assist your move with expert planning, property and funding advice.

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.