South of England Event Centre

Reminder to Members that it is our Annual General Meeting on Thursday the 9th of April at 5:00pm in the Norfolk Pavilion at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL. Find the agenda & proxy form should you be unable to attend on our website 👉 seas.org.uk/about-us

We are delighted to announce Charles Burgoyne as our new President for 2026! Charles is a long-standing supporter having volunteered for more than 25 years, as trustee from 2013 to 2025 & chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2016. Find out more at ow.ly/vGbf50YuOir

The Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held in person on Thursday the 9th of April 2026 at 5:00pm in the Norfolk Pavilion at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL. Find out more: seas.org.uk/about-us

NEW for 2026: Early Bird Discount for the South of England Show on 5, 6 & 7 June! This is a limited time offer, book by midnight 28th February for 20% off tickets. PLUS children under 16 still go free! 👉 ow.ly/l2NW50Y5rtC #discounts #experiencesussex #agriculturalshow

📢 Tickets are on sale for our 2026 shows! 🎟️ tickets.seas.org.uk/events 🎟️ NEW this year: Early Bird Discount of 20% off the South of England Show. Hurry, this offer is available until 28th Feb! #experiencesussex @ExpSussex @SussexChamber @gdbmembership @ASAOshows @mansellhaywards

Did you know the Event Centre hosts Funeral Receptions? We understand how important it is for families to have a comfortable, respectful & supportive environment to gather & celebrate the life of a loved one. eventcentre@seas.org.uk or 01444 892048 southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk/plan-your-even…

Put our 2026 show dates in your calendar! ✍️ We hope to see you there! 🌷☀️🍂❄️ #SEASCommunity #thingstodo #westsussex #daysout #experiencesussex

Membership for 2026 is LIVE! Sign up or renew your society membership at seas.org.uk/membership or meet us at the #WinterFair in the Gifts & Greetings Marquee. Why not gift a membership this Christmas for a loved one, allowing free entry to all our seasonal shows in 2026

Our Farming Conference is TONIGHT! Expect challenge, debate & ideas that push the boundaries of what farming could, and should, be in the discussion 'Adapting with Purpose: Farming in a Changing World' Join online at 7pm-9pm by signing up: ow.ly/eEMY50XpPbU

Bargain Hunt will be featuring the @IACFantiquefair at the Showground this Friday 14th November! Watch the viewing at 12.15pm on BBC Bargain Hunt #antiques #bargainhunt #spaceforhire #eventcentre

This conference will provide an opportunity to step back, ask searching questions & reimagine what farming could & should be in a world where change is the only constant. "Adapting with Purpose: Farming in a Changing World" online & in person, Wed 12 Nov ow.ly/bWAt50XatrH

We're on TV! If you come to the @IACFAntiqueFair here at the Showground, you may have noticed @BBCBargainHunt filming 🎥 A new Ardingly episode will be shown TODAY on BBC1 at 12:15pm. Plus you can catch it on iPlayer for 30 days

Agricultural shows bring people together across our communities 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our local MP @mimsdavies attended the #autumnshowandhorsetrials last weekend and met Gary Lee, trustee of our charity, local farmer & chair of the Autumn Show committee & Felicity Winters of @BASCSE @BASCnews 🍂

This will not be a comfortable conversation. Expect challenges to convention, critical reflection on received wisdom, and an exploration of ideas that push beyond the familiar. Join the discussion on 12th Nov online or in person 👉 ow.ly/wGH050X4Tnb

One of the perks of being a South of England Agricultural Society @southengshows member is that many of our event organisers offer a special membership discount 🤩 Take a look at all the deals we have coming up 🎟️ Contact us on hello@seas.org.uk for the codes

📢 Please be advised that there is no Car Boot Sale at the Showground this weekend due to the @southengshows Autumn Show & Horse Trials this weekend.

Did you know we do weddings? 🥂 Tailor our space to fit your dream day Our Norfolk Pavilion comprises of five rooms set over two floors which can be hired individually or in conjunction to suit your needs for your special day 💐 Make an enquiry: southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

Put 30th Aug in your diary! Join FixFest from @FixRadioUk at the Showground, Ardingly with Dizzee Rascal headlining - the first UK music festival for the trade. Also: @scouting4girls @toploaderuk @cubanbrothers fixfest.co.uk Sponsored by @Wickes TradePro

Do you work in the trades? You CANNOT miss this fantastic new music festival made especially for you 🛠️ @FixRadioUK are bringing FixFest to the South of England Showground on 30th August 2025! Find out more and book here: fixfest.co.uk Sponsored by @Wickes TradePro

Did you know the South of England Event Centre is one of 70 @youngdriver nationwide venues? Young Driver is the UK’s biggest under 17 driving school and they have just delivered their 1,500,000th driving lesson! For info go to youngdriver.com or call 0333 5779010