About Us

About the Society

The South of England Agricultural Society (SEAS) is a registered charity that funds and supports agricultural education and countryside learning.  All proceeds from the South of England Event Centre are put towards the Society’s work.

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What we do

Central to the Society’s remit is the provision of educational events, grants, awards, bursaries and scholarships for people with an interest or involvement in agriculture, horticulture and other land based industries. All Society activities aim to celebrate, build awareness and develop understanding of the products that come from land based and allied industries, as well as the use and support of local suppliers.

You can support the charity’s ongoing work by making a donation.

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How we do it

The Society organises and hosts shows and events that promote agriculture, the countryside and it’s industries, including its flagship event, the South of England Show, which takes place in June each year.

As well as delivering educational events and services including conferences, school and college information days and competitions, the Society forges alliances with the European farming community through our International Farmlink scheme.

SEAS operates from the South of England Showground, a 150-acre site situated just outside Ardingly village in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

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Our history

The Society was founded in 1967 from a consolidation of agricultural societies going back to the 1830’s and works across the six counties of Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

“We are committed to fulfilling our primary purpose of raising funds that help us provide agricultural education and support countryside learning across the region”

Iain Nicol, CEO

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

01444 892048

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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

Autojumble

Event start: 23/02/2025 10:00 am

Tombola, refreshments and plenty of spares, what more could you want on a Sunday Morning. If you have any enquiries or wish to have a stall then please use the phone number above or email horshamhistorics@aol.com.

American Truck Driving Experience

Event start: 01/03/2025 9:00 am

Clive Shaw Trucking are a unique business showcasing American Trucks and pick-ups. 

Our pair of show winning Kenworth W900L American Trucks in matching livery are the flagship of our business. 

Guildford & District Canine Society - Dog Show

Event start: 01/03/2025 7:00 am

The Guildford & District Canine Society hold two open shows a year and the next one is being held on 1st March 2025

International Antiques & Collectors Fair (IACF)

Event start: 04/03/2025 9:00 am

International Antiques & Collectors Fairs Ltd (IACF) – are the organisers of the biggest and very best UK antique fairs.

South East Marts – Machinery Sale

Event start: 08/03/2025 7:00 am

South East Marts conduct ‘On-the-Farm Auction Sales’ of farm machinery, livestock equipment, rural bygones, agricultural collectibles and vintage tackle, as well as both livestock and dairy auctions throughout the day.

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Make an Enquiry

At the South of England Event Centre, we have the space for your event to succeed. If you would like to know more about our event spaces or have a question about how we can help you make the most of your event, please contact us.

Tel: 01444 892048
Email: eventcentre@seas.org.uk

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