Dinners and Balls

Space for your Dinner or Ball to succeed

Dine and dance the night away at our premier hospitality venue

As one of the foremost dinner dance and ballroom venues in the South East of England we know how to make your event one to remember.

Our resident caterer is more than happy to offer a range of delicious menu options to suit your preferences and special requests using the very best locally-sourced fresh produce.

In the Norfolk Pavilion we have two well-appointed rooms for large events, perfect for banquets or buffet dining – all with space to grow. The Ardingly Room can seat up to 350 people and has a dance floor. The Balcombe Room can accommodate 200 people and has a balcony with sliding doors overlooking the main showground with impressive views of the Sussex countryside.

If you’d prefer to host your dinner or ball in a beautifully-dressed marquee, we have 150 acres of grounds to provide the perfect setting for one, two or even three marquees.

There’s no need to worry about space for parking as we have room for 6,000 parked cars.

Start planning your event with a call to our dedicated team.

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Got a question about our Dinner and Ball 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

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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

Campervan Campout

Event start: 03/05/2024 11:00 am

Music all day, every day including a DJ set from the legend that is Chris Moyles! Visitors can also enjoy a Shopping Village, Wellness Sanctuary, The Campout Hub, Family Activity Zones, Foraging, Street Food Area, and Silent Disco.

Mick's Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot Sale

Event start: 06/05/2024 8:00 am

Bank Holiday Monday at the Showground.
Sellers can arrive from 6am - open to the public from 8am


Mega Fun Family Fest 2024

Event start: 11/05/2024 11:00 am

Welcome to the MEGA FUN FAMILY FEST! Get ready for a day full of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Join us on Sat May 11th 2024 and Sun May 12th 2024 from 11:00 AM

Cake & Sugarcraft Show

Event start: 11/05/2024 10:00 am

Come and meet fellow sugar enthusiasts and see Amazing displays of sugar, Branch tables & individual competition pieces, Traders, Pre-loved goods on sale upstairs, Tombola, Raffle

Classic Ford Show

Event start: 12/05/2024 10:00 am

The Classic Ford Show — Europe’s largest classic Ford event — will take place on Sunday, May 12, 2024, once again at the South Of England Showground in West Sussex.

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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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