South of England Event Centre

The South of England Event Centre offers event organisers a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces across a 150-acre showground in the Sussex countryside. Its scale and range make it suitable for everything from small business meetings and training sessions to conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts and public shows.

Indoor options include the Norfolk Pavilion, with several rooms that can be hired individually or combined, the Lindfield Suite for smaller meetings, and larger halls for banquets, exhibitions and other major gatherings. The Queen's Jubilee Hall can accommodate up to 1,250 people in a theatre-style layout, while the Abergavenny Building provides a large, covered space for events requiring a substantial floor area. Outdoor grounds are also available for hire, including showground space and facilities for equestrian events, sports and other activities.

Private celebrations are catered for too. The centre has dedicated wedding reception spaces, as well as rooms for dinners, parties, proms and other occasions. Its events team can help organisers choose and plan a suitable space, and on-site catering is available. Wi-Fi, audio-visual equipment and extensive parking are among the facilities offered, with further event requirements sourced through the centre's contacts.

Located near Ardingly, the venue is within reach of Haywards Heath, Brighton, London and Gatwick Airport. The centre is part of the South of England Agricultural Society, and profits from venue hire support its charitable work in agricultural education and countryside learning.