Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, the South of England Centre is famous for its summer extravaganza, but it's also available to hire for corporate events.

The centre is one of the most flexible and unique venues in the country, whether you are planning a wedding for 1,500 guests, an exhibition, a conference, a private dinner party, product launch or a public event for 30,000.

It offers five function rooms set in 150 acres of private grounds, parking for more than 250 cars, on-site catering, a full range of entertainment options, audiovisual and lighting equipment, security staff and parking personnel.

Room available for corporate events include the Ardingly Room, with floor-to-ceiling patio doors which open out to a covered terrace and lawn area overlooking the main show ring, and the Balcombe Room, which is on the first floor and has doors leading to a covered balcony offering a prime position to view the entire showground.

The showground is run by the South of England Agricultural Society, a registered charity, which aims to promote farming and the countryside.

Ardingly
01444 892700
www.seas.org.uk