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Showground

A beautiful green space to reflect your vision

At the heart of our venue lies our enclosed 50-acre, purpose-built grass showground surrounded by a further 100-acre cross-country course and woodland, with a car park for up to 6,000 vehicles. The showground is connected by an internal roadway, capable of hosting up to 1,000 exhibitor stands and up to 30,000 visitors per day.

Whatever the scale of your event and whatever the focus, our showground makes the ideal venue for every occasion. Offering a truly adaptable space that can be dressed to suit your vision, we’ve hosted fairs, exhibitions, scout camps, team building activities, car rallies, product launches and concerts.

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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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Showground

Horse Show jumping competition
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South of England Summer Show 2015.

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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

AGLG Wedding Fair

Event start: 13/04/2025 11:00 am

One of the biggest and best Wedding Fayres in the South East and located inside the Norfolk Pavilion at this popular and well known venue.
Features a wide range of Exhibitors including many Wedding and Reception Venues and Entertainers.

South East Marts – Machinery Sale

Event start: 05/04/2025 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.

South of England Equestrian Outlet Sale

Event start: 05/04/2025 9:00 am

In association with the South of England Horse trials, The equestrian Outlet is pleased to announce their Spring Sale!

Sussex Springfest

Event start: 12/04/2025 12:00 pm

Springfest brings together the best attractions, live music, arena demonstrations, musical tributes and entertainment for an unforgettable family day out!

Crystal Palace Canine Association - Dog Show

Event start: 13/04/2025 8:30 am

CRYSTAL PALACE CANINE ASSOCIATION Is one of the longest running South Eastern Open Shows

AGLG Wedding Fair

Event start: 13/04/2025 11:00 am

One of the biggest and best Wedding Fayres in the South East and located inside the Norfolk Pavilion at this popular and well known venue.
Features a wide range of Exhibitors including many Wedding and Reception Venues and Entertainers.

South East Marts – Machinery Sale

Event start: 05/04/2025 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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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

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