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Ardingly Showground Christmas Party


Ardingly Showground

AS2141

Type

Shared

Time

18:45 - 01:00

Seated

10 - 500

Standing

10 - 500

From

POA per person (excl. VAT)
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Ardingly Showground / Burlesque



Ardingly Showground / Private Burlesque Party


includes

What this party includes

Other
VIP red carpet entrance with photo opportunities
Other
Thrilling dodgem rides* - Small additional charge applies on the night
Other
State of the art lighting
Other
Exclusive cocktail bars
Three Course Dinner
Three Course Dinner
Table Centrepieces
Table Centrepieces
Survivors Breakfast
Survivors Breakfast
Security
Security
Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment
DJ & Disco
DJ & Disco
Cloakroom
Cloakroom
Charity Casino
Charity Casino
Other
Free car-parking and helpful security team

What this party includes

Three Course Dinner
Three Course Dinner
Theming
Theming
Survivors Breakfast
Survivors Breakfast
Security
Security
Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment
Event Management
Event Management
DJ & Disco
DJ & Disco
Dance Floor
Dance Floor
Cloakroom
Cloakroom
Casino
Casino

Let's get this party started

The Christmas Party at Ardingly Showground will not be running in 2025, but hopes to return next year.

Please see our other fabulous Christmas parties here.


It's 1896, welcome to the exotic and sumptuous Parisian nightlife...


Head to the square in Montmartre where the mood is sultry and the ambience is electric. Join us for a glass of prosecco or a classy cocktail, the vibe here is seductive and oozing with glamour. Relax with the laid-back soundtrack, admire the stunning trapeze acts and delight in the sparkling diamonds and lavish feathers of our authentic performers.


Alternatively, make your way to the Razzle-Dazzle bar where the atmosphere is provocative and the music is pumping. Grab a cool beer and admire the Showgirls within our gilded, turn-of-the-century bird cages as the party atmosphere begins.


Join your fellow revellers and take your seats under one giant, twinkling, star-lit ceiling, as our award-winning caterers serve an array of delicious festive dining. Each dish is interspersed with dramatic bursts of entertainment from our spectacular cast. Show off your music knowledge and win a round of shots for your table to kick off your night. Standby for the return of our world class performers for stunning skills, aerial acts and join in the Can-Can finale.


With dinner enjoyed and the drinks flowing.. your night has really only just begun…


As the dancefloor opens it’s time to show off your moves! Throughout the evening there are two styles of music, choose between our signature, central dancefloor and our chic, silent disco zone. Whatever your choice, we guarantee atmospheric floor fillers and absolute classics to dance the night away. 


Enjoy a variety of exciting dessert stations, including giant doughnut walls, coffee and petit fours, creative live ice-cream theatre and our wonderful Christmas Crumble!


There are magnums of prosecco to be won every night in the glamorous casino, join us at the roulette table or try your luck with a hand or two of Blackjack. There is even more fun to be had as you jump on our exhilarating and world-famous dodgems!


As the clock strikes twelve, don't miss our survivors breakfast whilst you ride, flutter, drink and dance the night away.


Burlesque offers everything your group could possibly wish for - Christmas Parties in West Sussex don't get any better than this.

More information

Let's get this party started

The Christmas Party at Ardingly Showground will not be running in 2025, but hopes to return next year.

Please see our other fabulous Christmas parties here.


We invite larger groups of 300 to 500 guests to join us for a completely private themed Christmas party at the South of England Events Centre.


As a private Christmas party, you will have exclusive use of the South of England Events Centre on your chosen date.

We have a tried and tested Burlesque Christmas party package ready to go which is detailed on this page, but we'll work with you to ensure your event is tailored to your requirements.


Just imagine this...


It's 1896, welcome to the exotic and sumptuous Parisian nightlife...


Head to the square in Montmartre where the mood is sultry and the ambience is electric. Join us for a glass of prosecco or a classy cocktail, the vibe here is seductive and oozing with glamour. Relax with the laid-back soundtrack, admire the stunning trapeze acts and delight in the sparkling diamonds and lavish feathers of our authentic performers.


Join your fellow revellers and take your seats under one giant, twinkling, star-lit ceiling, as our award-winning caterers serve an array of delicious festive dining. Each dish is interspersed with dramatic bursts of entertainment from our spectacular cast. Show off your music knowledge and win a round of shots for your table to kick off your night. Standby for the return of our world class performers for stunning skills, aerial acts and join in the Can-Can finale.


With dinner enjoyed and the drinks flowing.. your night has really only just begun…


As the dancefloor opens it’s time to show off your moves! Throughout the evening there are two styles of music, choose between our signature, central dancefloor and our chic, silent disco zone. Whatever your choice, we guarantee atmospheric floor fillers and absolute classics to dance the night away. 


Enjoy a variety of exciting dessert stations, including giant doughnut walls, coffee and petit fours, creative live ice-cream theatre and our wonderful Christmas Crumble!


There are magnums of prosecco to be won every night in the glamorous casino, join us at the roulette table or try your luck with a hand or two of Blackjack. There is even more fun to be had as you jump on our exhilarating and world-famous dodgems!


As the clock strikes twelve, don't miss our survivors breakfast whilst you ride, flutter, drink and dance the night away.

More information

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All prices are per person. Dates are subject to availability at the time of booking. The prices listed for exclusive events are guide prices and may vary based on your group's size and requirements. Please submit an enquiry or call us on 0203 967 6967 for definitive prices.


Party menu

2024 Christmas Menu

Starters

Vintage Cheddar, crabberry & soft herb souffle, toasted seeds, slow roasted tomato, baby-leaf salad, aged balsamic (V, GF)


Woodland mushroom, spinach & soft herb polenta cake, toasted seeds, slow roasted tomato, baby-leaf salad, aged balsamic (Ve, GF)


Main Course

Roast pumpkin, spinach & red pepper wellington, chateau potatoes, braised cavolo nero, petit pois, crispy onions, vegetable jus (Ve)


Thyme roasted breast of chicken, dauphinoise potato, braised cavolo nero, petit pois, crispy onions, creamed jus (GF)


Dessert

Crumble Station: Cinnamon braised apple & pear or Roast plum, raspberry & black cherry crumble. Selection of toppings - toasted crumble, mini marshmallows, not hundreds.. but thousands of sprinkles, toffee sauce, vanilla custard


Dessert Platter: Raspberry dusted caramel churros, All-butter mince pies, Plant based chocolate nemesis (Ve, GF)


Selection of iced doughnuts


Midnight Breakfast

Bacon brioche baps or plant based sausage baps (VE)


Party menu

2023 Christmas Menu

Starters

Plant based sweet potato, red pepper and chive tart, thyme roasted plum tomato and herb salad, toasted sunflower seeds, balsamic glaze (Ve, GF)


Sweet potato, red pepper and chive tart, thyme roasted plum tomato and herb salad, toasted sunflower seeds, balsamic glaze (V, GF)


Main Course

Seared breast of chicken, potato dauphinoise, slow braised spiced red cabbage, tender stem broccoli, glazed carrot, tarragon cream (GF)


Winter squash, cranberry and spinach wellington, garlic and thyme roasted potatoes, slow braised spiced red cabbage, tender stem broccoli, glazed carrot tarragon cream (Ve)


Dessert

Dessert Plate: Plant based chocolate and orange brownie (Ve, GF)


Dessert Plate: Salt caramel churros, cinnamon sugar


Dessert Station: Doughnut Wall - Selection of iced donuts


Dessert Station: Pan 'n' Ice - Interactive ice cream station


Dessert Station: Slow cooked toffee apple and cinnamon with a choice of buttery crumble or gluten free oat crunch and variety of toppings Vanilla custard or double cream


Midnight Breakfast

Hot bacon brioche rolls or plant-based sausages in a brioche bun (Gluten free available on request)



Party Power ups

Drinks

Alternative Package
£24.00 (ex VAT)

Alternative Package


Beer Chest
£51.50 (ex VAT)

10 bottles of beer brought to your table in an iced bucket.


Cider Chest
£51.50 (ex VAT)

10 bottles of cider brought to your table in an iced bucket.


Dodgem Tokens
£3.50 (ex VAT)

One token per person. On the night the dodgem tokens will cost £5 per person.


Drinks Package A
£24.50 (ex VAT)

1/2 a bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle water per person, and 4 drinks tokens per person * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Package B
£35.50 (ex VAT)

1/2 a bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle of water per person, and 8 drinks tokens per person * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks tokens
£3.25 (ex VAT)

One token for a soft drink, two tokens for a bottled beer, cider or glass of house wine. Three tokens for a cocktail or spirit and mixer. Four tokens for a glass of champagne.


Drinks Wristband 1
£43.50 (ex VAT)

All-inclusive bottled beer, cider, house wine, prosecco and soft drinks * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Wristband 2
£55.00 (ex VAT)

All-Inclusive house spirits, bottled beer, cider, house wine, prosecco and soft drinks. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Wristband 3
£60.95 (ex VAT)

All-Inclusive premium spirits, bottled beer, cider, wine, a selection of cocktails, prosecco and soft drinks. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Gin Chest
£190.50 (ex VAT)

One bottle of house bubbly and a 70cl bottle of gin accompanied by mixers. This will be brought to the table with glasses.


Vodka Chest
£190.50 (ex VAT)

One bottle of house bubbly and a 70cl bottle of vodka accompanied by mixers. This will be brought to the table with glasses.


Party Power ups

Drinks

Alternative Package
£24.00 (ex VAT)

Alternative Package


Beer Chest
£51.50 (ex VAT)

10 bottles of beer brought to your table in an iced bucket.


Cider Chest
£51.50 (ex VAT)

10 bottles of cider brought to your table in an iced bucket


Dodgem Tokens
£3.50 (ex VAT)

One token per person. It will cost you £5 inc VAT on the night.


Drinks Package A
£24.50 (ex VAT)

1/2 a bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle water per person, and 4 drinks tokens per person * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Package B
£35.50 (ex VAT)

1/2 a bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle of water per person, and 8 drinks tokens per person * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Tokens
£3.25 (ex VAT)

One token for a soft drink, two tokens for a bottled beer, cider or glass of house wine. Three tokens for a cocktail or spirit and mixer. Four tokens for a glass of champagne.


Drinks Wristband 1
£43.50 (ex VAT)

All-inclusive bottled beer, cider, house wine, prosecco and soft drinks. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Wristband 2
£55.00 (ex VAT)

All-Inclusive house spirits, bottled beer, cider, house wine, prosecco and soft drinks. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Drinks Wristband 3
£60.95 (ex VAT)

All-Inclusive premium spirits, bottled beer, cider, wine, a selection of cocktails, prosecco and soft drinks. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.


Gin Chest
£190.50 (ex VAT)

One bottle of house bubbly and a 70cl bottle of gin accompanied by mixers. This will be brought to the table with glasses.


Vodka Chest
£190.50 (ex VAT)

One bottle of house bubbly and a 70cl bottle of vodka accompanied by mixers. This will be brought to the table with glasses. * Please note this can only be purchased if ordered for each and every guest in the party.



aboutSpace

About Ardingly Showground / Burlesque

Seated

10 - 500

Standing

10 - 500

The Christmas Party at Ardingly Showground will not be running in 2025, but hopes to return next year.

Please see our other fabulous Christmas parties here.


The Ardingly Showground Christmas party welcomes you to an exotic and sumptuous Parisian nightlife this December! Head to the square in Montmartre where the mood is sultry and the ambience is electric - Christmas Parties in West Sussex don’t get any better than this!

More information

About Ardingly Showground / Private Burlesque Party

Seated

10 - 500

Standing

10 - 500

The Christmas Party at Ardingly Showground will not be running in 2025, but hopes to return next year.

Please see our other fabulous Christmas parties here.


The Ardingly Showground Christmas party welcomes you to an exotic and sumptuous Parisian nightlife this December! Head to the square in Montmartre where the mood is sultry and the ambience is electric - Christmas Parties in West Sussex don’t get any better than this!

More information


locations

Location

Where's the party?

South of England Event Centre, Selsfield Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL


How to get there

Nearest train station: Haywards Heath
Nearest tube station: N/A


Park your ride

Free Parking available at the venue - vehicles can be left overnight, these are left at the owners risk.



FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Party


Bar Tabs

Please note that we cannot run bar tabs at any of our events, however should you wish to provide some drinks for your group you can pre-order drinks packages or wine by the bottle.


Can I confirm my group size later?

Subject to availability, you can add extra guests to your booking up to 2 weeks prior to your event. Please note, availability changes constantly and tickets are on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to reduce the number of people in your party, any monies already paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable.


Can I dress up to match the theme?

You can of course get into the spirit of the party, as long as your outfit fits within our smart dress code.


Does the venue have disabled access?

This venue is accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Should any of your guests have such please do call us so we can do our best to ensure their requirements are looked after during the event.
Please note that some of our venues have a raised dance floor, which are only accessible steps.


Do the bars take cash and cards?

Our bars accept card payments, pre-paid wristbands, and pre-paid tokens as form of payments. They do not accept cash.
There is an additional bar for your use if you have wristbands or tokens and the time spent at the bar is greatly reduced due to using this pre-paid payment methods.
Unfortunately we cannot accept Amex payments


Do you carry out any checks upon arrival?

On arrival, we carry out ticket and ID checks and random bag searches are carried out by our security team. Please have your ticket ready.


How and when do I pay for my party?

The initial deposit is due to confirm your booking.
The rest of the balance for your booking is due no later than 8 weeks before the date of the party.
The booking can be paid over the phone on 0203 9676967 with a debit or credit card, or you can make an enquiry and pay through your online account. If you would like to pay by bank transfer please request an invoice.


How do I pre-order drinks?

We have several drinks packages available, please ask for more information.
In addition to drinks packages, you can also pre-order wine and water by the bottle.


How many people can sit on a table?

Tables comfortably sit 10-12 guests per table. This will very depending on the size of your group.


Is there an age limit?

In line with our licence, we are afraid our parties can only be attended by guests who are over 18 years old.


Is there a table plan?

When you enter the venue you will see several table plans displayed around the bar area, which detail which tables have been allocated to your group.
We do not set out seating plans or names within groups, however should you wish to compile your own you are welcome to pop name places etc on your tables when the doors open on the night of your party.


What if my group has dietary requirments?

We have designed delicious menus alongside our main menu for those guests who are vegetarian, vegan or have an allergy to dairy, gluten or nuts.
We can also cater for Halal meals - if they are pre-ordered.
Please note that these alternative menus are set and must be ordered in advance of the party, you will the receive the full chosen menu. We unfortunately cannot mix and match courses from each menu.
Please note that we are not unable to provide Kosher meals, however, you are welcome to arrange for us to receive a Kosher Meal on the day of your party and we will cook this in our ovens and serve (still in the tray) to your guests at their tables. There is no additional charge for this service; however neither does the guest receive any discount for not having one of our own meals.


Venue


How much is the deposit per person and when is it due?
The deposit per person is £25. Your deposit must be paid to confirm of your party with us.

What is the minimum number of guests that I can book for?
The minimum booking is for 10 guests. We seat each booking at their own private tables, and do not mix booking across shared tables.

Is there an age limit?
We only stipulate a minimum age limit for our guests, however in line with our licence, we are afraid our parties can only be attended by guests who are over 18 years old.

What size are the tables?
We have a variety of different sized tables and we will allocate your group the best suited tables for your final group size. Please note the largest of our tables seats 12 and so any groups of 13 and above will be split over 2 or more tables – these will of course be placed next to each other in the dining area.

Do the bars accept cards ?
Our bars accept card payments, pre-paid tokens and pre-paid wristbands as form of payments. Should you have a wristband or tokens there is an extra bar for your use and the time spent at the bar is greatly reduced due to these pre-paid payment methods. There is a designated wine order point if you wish to order wine by the bottle or purchase drink tokens. We accept contactless cards and chip and pin payments, we do not accept cash on the evening.

Are strobe lights used?
We don't install strobes at our venues but we do use strobe effects, although this effect is much more subtle, we would advise strobe sensitive guests to be aware of this.


Party


Bar Tabs

Please note that we cannot run bar tabs at any of our events, however should you wish to provide some drinks for your group you can pre-order drinks packages or wine by the bottle.


Can I confirm my group size later?

Subject to availability, you can add extra guests to your booking up to 2 weeks prior to your event. Please note, availability changes constantly and tickets are on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to reduce the number of people in your party, any monies already paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable.


Can I dress up to match the theme?

You can of course get into the spirit of the party, as long as your outfit fits within our smart dress code.


Does the venue have disabled access?

This venue is accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Should any of your guests have such please do call us so we can do our best to ensure their requirements are looked after during the event.
Please note that some of our venues have a raised dance floor, which are only accessible steps.


Do the bars take cash and cards?

Our bars accept card payments, pre-paid wristbands, and pre-paid tokens as form of payments. They do not accept cash.
There is an additional bar for your use if you have wristbands or tokens and the time spent at the bar is greatly reduced due to using this pre-paid payment methods.
Unfortunately we cannot accept Amex payments


Do you carry out any checks upon arrival?

On arrival, we carry out ticket and ID checks and random bag searches are carried out by our security team. Please have your ticket ready.


How and when do I pay for my party?

The initial deposit is due to confirm your booking.
The rest of the balance for your booking is due no later than 8 weeks before the date of the party.
The booking can be paid over the phone on 0203 9676967 with a debit or credit card, or you can make an enquiry and pay through your online account. If you would like to pay by bank transfer please request an invoice.


How do I pre-order drinks?

We have several drinks packages available, please ask for more information.
In addition to drinks packages, you can also pre-order wine and water by the bottle.


How many people can sit on a table?

Tables comfortably sit 10-12 guests per table. This will very depending on the size of your group.


Is there an age limit?

In line with our licence, we are afraid our parties can only be attended by guests who are over 18 years old.


Is there a table plan?

When you enter the venue you will see several table plans displayed around the bar area, which detail which tables have been allocated to your group.
We do not set out seating plans or names within groups, however should you wish to compile your own you are welcome to pop name places etc on your tables when the doors open on the night of your party.


What if my group has dietary requirments?

We have designed delicious menus alongside our main menu for those guests who are vegetarian, vegan or have an allergy to dairy, gluten or nuts.
We can also cater for Halal meals - if they are pre-ordered.
Please note that these alternative menus are set and must be ordered in advance of the party, you will the receive the full chosen menu. We unfortunately cannot mix and match courses from each menu.
Please note that we are not unable to provide Kosher meals, however, you are welcome to arrange for us to receive a Kosher Meal on the day of your party and we will cook this in our ovens and serve (still in the tray) to your guests at their tables. There is no additional charge for this service; however neither does the guest receive any discount for not having one of our own meals.


Venue


How much is the deposit per person and when is it due?
The deposit per person is £25. Your deposit must be paid to confirm of your party with us.

What is the minimum number of guests that I can book for?
The minimum booking is for 10 guests. We seat each booking at their own private tables, and do not mix booking across shared tables.

Is there an age limit?
We only stipulate a minimum age limit for our guests, however in line with our licence, we are afraid our parties can only be attended by guests who are over 18 years old.

What size are the tables?
We have a variety of different sized tables and we will allocate your group the best suited tables for your final group size. Please note the largest of our tables seats 12 and so any groups of 13 and above will be split over 2 or more tables – these will of course be placed next to each other in the dining area.

Do the bars accept cards ?
Our bars accept card payments, pre-paid tokens and pre-paid wristbands as form of payments. Should you have a wristband or tokens there is an extra bar for your use and the time spent at the bar is greatly reduced due to these pre-paid payment methods. There is a designated wine order point if you wish to order wine by the bottle or purchase drink tokens. We accept contactless cards and chip and pin payments, we do not accept cash on the evening.

Are strobe lights used?
We don't install strobes at our venues but we do use strobe effects, although this effect is much more subtle, we would advise strobe sensitive guests to be aware of this.


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