South of England Event Centre

Set within 150 acres of Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath, the South of England Event Centre is a large-scale, multi-purpose venue designed for conferences, exhibitions, training events, team-building programmes and public events. With extensive indoor halls, meeting rooms and expansive outdoor grounds, it offers significant flexibility for organisers requiring space, scale and logistical capacity.

The venue is best suited to high-volume corporate, training and exhibition-led events, prioritising capacity, infrastructure and outdoor flexibility over boutique finishes or city-centre convenience.

Event Spaces & Layout

The South of England Event Centre offers a broad selection of indoor conference halls, meeting rooms and adaptable event spaces, supporting programmes ranging from formal plenary sessions and breakout-led conferences to exhibitions and large-scale public events.

With over 6,000 sqm of indoor event space, multiple meeting rooms accommodating up to 400 delegates theatre-style, and extensive outdoor areas, the venue is well equipped for multi-stream agendas, large delegate volumes and operationally complex formats.

Its layout is particularly effective for training days, conferences, exhibitions, corporate away days and team-building programmes, rather than intimate, design-led or luxury social events.

Facilities & Services

Operating as a high-capacity event campus, the venue provides infrastructure designed to support large delegate numbers and complex event logistics, including:

• Large-scale indoor event halls and conference rooms

• Multiple breakout and training spaces

• Expansive outdoor event and activity areas

• Extensive on-site parking (up to 6,000 vehicles)

• Free WiFi across the venue

• Flexible catering options for corporate and public events

• Strong road access and logistical capacity

The venue is designed for scale, throughput and operational delivery, rather than premium hospitality or experiential event production.

Location & Access

Located near Haywards Heath in West Sussex, the venue benefits from convenient access to the M23 and M25, with Gatwick Airport approximately 20 minutes away. Haywards Heath station offers direct rail links to London, Brighton and Gatwick, making it accessible for both regional and national delegates.

Its countryside setting provides space, privacy and flexibility, while remaining within practical reach of London and the South East.

Key Features

• Large-scale indoor conference and exhibition facilities

• Multiple meeting rooms for up to 400 delegates

• Over 150 acres of outdoor event space

• Parking capacity for up to 6,000 vehicles

• Strong motorway, rail and airport access

• Suitable for conferences, training, exhibitions and team-building

• High-capacity infrastructure for public and corporate events

Why Hire South of England Event Centre

The South of England Event Centre offers scale, flexibility and logistical strength in a countryside setting. It is a pragmatic option for organisers delivering high-volume conferences, exhibitions, training programmes and large outdoor events that require space, accessibility and operational capacity.

For corporate, public and large-scale events in the South East, it provides a robust, adaptable and capacity-driven venue solution.