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The South of England Centre

Selsfield Road Ardingly, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 6TL
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About us

The South of England Event Centre offers a variety of spaces for conferences, meetings, training, team building and exhibitions. Set in 150 acres of glorious Sussex countryside, just 20 minutes from London Gatwick airport and mid-way between London and Brighton. The Norfolk Pavilion offers self-contained meeting, catering and exhibition space with plenty of natural daylight, WiFi and adjacent free parking. Choice of two main meeting rooms for up to 400 delegates plus five break-out spaces. The Lindfield training suite offers AV equipment and room layouts to suit classroom training, learning and development. Additional space for up to 1250 delegates indoors or for large public or private events outdoors. Green open spaces surround the conference and training facilities with indoor and outdoor spaces for activity days, barbecues and team building. Variety of menu options and full event support offered. Easy access from the M25 & M23 motorways or Three Bridges and Haywards Heath railway stations. London Gatwick Airport just 20 minutes away.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1988
Renovated2011
Total meeting space24,939 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Internet access
  • View (garden)

Facilities

  • AV capabilities
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
24,939 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,163.2 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
4,972.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
70,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
60
Seating capacity
1,250
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
The Ardingly Room
4,972.9 sq. ft.
108.3 x 45.9 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
400
-
350
-
400
-
150
The Balcombe Room
3,616.7 sq. ft.
137.8 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
300
-
180
-
300
-
90
Kleinwort Room
1,291.7 sq. ft.
27.9 x 45.9 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
90
30
80
-
90
40
48
Lower Queens Room
764.2 sq. ft.
27.9 x 27.6 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
60
24
50
-
60
28
30
Upper Queens Room
925.7 sq. ft.
29.5 x 31.5 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
60
26
60
-
60
30
30
Lower Lindfield Suite
871.9 sq. ft.
41.0 x 23.3 sq. ft.
7.7 ft.
40
20
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40
20
-
Queen's Jubilee
12,163.2 sq. ft.
98.4 x 82.0 sq. ft.
14.3 ft.
1250
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1250
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The Abergavenny Building
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35,520.9 sq. ft.
360.9 x 98.4 sq. ft.
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Lower Lindfield
344.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 17.4 sq. ft.
-
10
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10
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Brighton i360

Recreation
24 mi
Take to the skies to see Brighton and the beautiful South Coast as you have never seen them before. Glide up gently to 138 metres on the world’s tallest moving observation tower, conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. In a futuristic glass viewing pod, visitors can admire 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs and, on the clearest days, all the way to the Isle of Wight.
Kings Road
Brighton BN1 2LN
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Ardingly Activity Centre

Recreation
5 mins
An idyllic location for Sailing Windsurfing Fishing & Paddle Sports
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly, GB RH17 6SQ
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Bluebell Steam Railway

Recreation
10 mins
Preserved steam trains running through the heart of Sussex Steam-hauled and steam-heated trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead
Horsted Keynes Station
GB1 RH17 7BB
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

On-site camping and caravan sites available On-site shared accommodation with dormitory style bedrooms and communal bathrooms.

Cancellation Policy

Non refundable deposit on contract signature

Additional details

The South of England Event Centre is wholly owned by the South of England Agricultural Society, a registered charity. All profits from hire of the South of England Event Centre are donated to the Society to help fund the Society’s charitable projects. Over 25 years experience in hosting external events.

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