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Space to make your Public Event succeed

Space to suit any event or occasion

Our versatile 150-acre site is available to hire for any public event, no matter what the size. We offer a wealth of indoor and outdoor options, along with a team that’s dedicated to making your event one to remember.

Just an hour from London, accessible via the M23 or M25 motorways, you’ll find a location with a stunning backdrop and a range of spaces and facilities including:

Banqueting pavilion with stunning views
50-acre purpose-built showground
All-weather arena
Large exhibition halls
Equestrian arenas and grass show rings
Indoor and outdoor sand schools
Marquee pitches
45 stables
An assortment of covered buildings

Find out more

Our dedicated events team is on hand to answer your questions – don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Case Studies

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Create a buzz for your event at the perfect venue

Whether we’re hosting a pop concert or an international antiques fair, we have the expertise to make every event extraordinary. With a loyal customer base and demographic of active event goers in our region – there’s a ready-made audience waiting to book your event.

Our dedicated events team will tailor a package that meets your requirements exactly and assist you every step of the way.
Our space. Your vision. The South of England Event Centre will make it happen.

Bespoke event hire packages in the South East

Think of us as a blank canvas on which you can paint every preference. Our team will work with you to accommodate all requests and create the atmosphere you’re after.
Why book the South of England Event Centre for your public event?

Dedicated events team with unrivalled expertise
Bright, airy indoor facilities and acres of green space
Perfect for fairs, exhibitions, concerts or festivals
Plenty of free on-site parking for up to 6,000 vehicles
Easy transport links by road, rail or London Gatwick Airport
Stunning countryside setting in the heart of Sussex
Full public liability insurance and health and safety compliance

REQUEST A VIEWING

Got a question about our Public Event spaces? Get in touch.

If you would like to speak to one of our representatives about hiring one of our spaces contact us on:

01444 892048

See the space for yourself

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

A big Thank You to all the staff at The South of England Event Centre. They have been absolutely fantastic. Their help and support has been incredible right up to and including on the day. Nothing has been too much trouble and they couldn't do enough / more to help. Whatever your event, consider their facilities - great location, great venues, great service and you'll be sure to have a great day.

VMS Markets & Events

We are immensely grateful to have worked with you on our festival this year. It is so rare to meet people who are so dedicated and enthusiastic about their work. You have both been so incredibly kind, generous and supportive in helping us with our festival. You are both a true credit to your profession and we honestly feel so lucky to have gotten to know you and work with you both.

Jolly Good Festival

Thank you so much for all the hard work your team put into our Fiesta last Friday. It went really well, and our clients / staff had a fantastic time. The support and help provided throughout was very much appreciated and helped the event to run so smoothly. The catering team also did a fantastic job and food selection/drinks options were perfect.

Southdown Fiesta

Warners Shows organise events with all major showgrounds across England. It was a pleasure to work, from start to finish, with such a professional and helpful team on site as we launched our new event on the South of England Showground. From point of sale through to ground staff. Looking forward to returning in 2024.

Campervan Campout
Sally Dodds, Head of Events, Warners Group

The Event Centre staff went out of their way to help deliver the best possible experience. Nothing was too much to ask for and all our requests were met with a very positive response throughout. We would not hesitate to recommend the South of England Event Centre to other prospective clients.

Murray Stinton
Production Manager, AA Roadshow

Events

South Eastern Prime Stock Winter Fayre CANCELLED

Event start: 28/11/2024 7:00 am

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BLUE TONGUE The South Eastern Prime Stock Show, formerly Edenbridge Fatstock Show, has a long tradition of producing strong entries of cattle and sheep ready for market showing the best conformation and quality.

Guildford & District Canine Society - Dog Show

Event start: 30/11/2024 8:30 am

The Guildford & District Canine Society hold two open shows a year and the next one is being held on 30th November 2024

Best Parties Ever Christmas Themed Parties - Burlesque

Event start: 01/12/2024 6:45 pm

It's 1896, welcome to the exotic and sumptuous Parisian nightlife...

Head to the square in Montmartre where the mood is sultry and the ambience is electric.

Mick's Car Boot Sale

Event start: 01/12/2024 8:00 am

Most Sunday's at the Showground.
Winter months undercover where possible. Sellers can arrive from 6am - open to the public from 8am

Young Driver Experience

Event start: 01/12/2024 9:00 am

If you’re aged 10 to 17, have your first taste of proper driving in a Vauxhall Corsa with Young Driver Experience, go bling with a drive in a gleaming Bentley, take a cool classic car for a spin, or even get behind the wheel of an actual fire engine!

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South of England Event Centre

The South of England Event Centre is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South of England Agricultural Society, a charity that funds and supports agricultural education and countryside learning.

South of England Event Centre
South of England Showground
Selsfield Road
Ardingly
West Sussex
RH17 6TL

01444 892048
eventcentre@seas.org.uk

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