Conferences

Space for your Conference to succeed

Looking for the perfect business conference venue?

Inject some inspiration into your event by choosing our beautiful and flexible conference venue in the heart of the South.

We offer a range of spaces including conference halls, a conference centre, rooms and break-out spaces. The versatile Norfolk Pavilion offers 1,100m2 of light and airy space over two floors. The Ardingly Room and Balcombe Room can comfortably seat 400 and 350 people respectively. Rooms can be hired individually or in a range of combinations for a truly bespoke package.

Our in-house caterers can offer superb cuisine using the very best locally-sourced produce, incorporating any specific dietary requirements. We also offer WiFi and audio-visual facilities and equipment, to ensure you host a polished, well-organised event.

Call us for further information on our conference venue hire and meeting room hire options.

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

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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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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

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

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

Events

Campervan Campout

Event start: 02/05/2025 11:00 am

Campervan Campout is the ultimate family-friendly festival designed for vanlife enthusiasts and festival-goers alike. With music all day, every day, the festival features an exciting DJ set from Radio 2's Sara Cox, alongside a vibrant line-up of live acts

Young Driver Experience

Event start: 19/04/2025 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!

London Harness Horse Parade

Event start: 21/04/2025 8:00 am

The London Harness Horse Parade as it is known today takes place annually on Easter Monday at The South of England Centre, Sussex. Steeped in tradition, the parade offers onlookers a glimpse into a world gone by and for those participating.

International Antiques &Collectors Fair (IACF)

Event start: 22/04/2025 9:00 am

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

Spring Live!

Event start: 26/04/2025 9:00 am

Celebrate the arrival of spring and get out into the great British outdoors at the iconic South of England Showground on 26th and 27th April 2025

Campervan Campout

Event start: 02/05/2025 11:00 am

Campervan Campout is the ultimate family-friendly festival designed for vanlife enthusiasts and festival-goers alike. With music all day, every day, the festival features an exciting DJ set from Radio 2's Sara Cox, alongside a vibrant line-up of live acts

Young Driver Experience

Event start: 19/04/2025 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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