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

Mick's Car Boot Sale

Event start: 28/07/2024 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


South East UK Mega 2024

Event start: 29/07/2024

Come and join South East UK Mega in 2024 for a fun week of activities and events in the South East of England.

Young Driver Experience

Event start: 06/08/2024 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!

Ardingly Summerfest

Event start: 10/08/2024

Xplosive Events Summerfest brings together the best attractions, arena demonstrations, airshows, musical tributes and entertainment for an unforgettable family day out!

Truckfest South East

Event start: 17/08/2024 9:00 am

A great day out and a fantastic family experience. Be amazed by Monster Trucks and Arena Stunt Shows. Meet Celebrities and Children’s Characters. Enjoy Exhilirating rides and see some incredible Trucks. Come and be part of it

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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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