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Sustainability

We collaborate with our waste partners, The Recycling Partnership, to recycle as much waste as possible from events at the Showground and together, have a ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ policy, recovering renewable energy from general waste through a number of processes including Energy Recovery and Refuse Derived Fuel. We encourage Event Centre clients to have a ‘Zero Single Use Plastics’ policy.

We work hard to reduce water waste at the Showground, and continually monitor our water and electricity usage. We use refillable dispensers in all of our toilet blocks and are working towards using re-usable linen hand towels in all our facilities.

We work towards developing our relationship with the local community, providing discounted tickets to residents for  third party events where possible. We also have a public footpath running through the Showground where we welcome local residents and their dogs to make use of our green spaces, enhancing community wellbeing.

We are committed to increasing our sustainability practices going forward, including in our new buildings with minimal paper use, reduced water use, eco-friendly construction and sensor driven lighting, as evidenced in our new toilet block which was opened in June 2024.

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

Tractor Run

Event start: 15/12/2024

Chailey YFC's Annual Charity Christmas Tractor Run is happening again on the 15th December 2024 and they would love to see you all there again.

Mick's Car Boot Sale

Event start: 15/12/2024 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: 05/01/2025 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!

International Antiques &Collectors Fair (IACF)

Event start: 21/01/2025 9:00 am

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

Grosvenor Shows Quilt Fair 2025

Event start: 30/01/2025 10:00 am

Feature quilt displays from well-known quilters and textile artists
A variety of exhibitors selling patchwork & quilting supplies for all your needs
Restaurant and disabled access and FREE parking

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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

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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