Choosing your ideal Sussex wedding venue is an exciting part of your wedding planning. There is a huge choice of venue types in Sussex covering Brighton, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Horsham, Crawley, Hastings including hotels, barns, country manor houses, romantic castles as well as chic city and town centre locations.
Take a look at Sussex wedding venues and those further afield in our listings below.
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Imagine your wedding in a romantic, medieval-style house built for aristocracy and surrounded by 30 acres of quintessentially English parkland leading to Climping Beach. With thirty-nine beautiful bedrooms set in a series of charming houses and cottages, lounges with crackling log fires and Gothic mullioned windows overlooking private parkland, Bailiffscourt offers a unique setting for your own unique day.
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, a day that you and your guests will hold forever as a treasured memory.
With this in mind, Castle Goring is proud to offer a selection of locations to celebrate and create those special memories. Whether it be the grandeur of the State Rooms in the main building, the magnificent West Wing with its double height ceiling or on the South Lawns in a Marquee with Castle Goring as your back drop. Castle Goring offers you a wedding venue to suit all of your wedding dreams whichever season you choose.
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The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden, newly managed by the Cowdray Events team, is a historic and charming venue offering a diverse setting for any occasion and is available for a wide variety of events including weddings, ceremonies, birthdays and other celebrations.
Denbies Wine Estate is a beautiful, romantic setting for your memorable wedding reception. Celebrate your wedding surrounded by 265 acres of vineyards in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
East Sussex National is the perfect setting for your wedding celebrations. We specialise in hosting fantastic weddings, providing a modern approach to the timeless tradition.
Nestled in 1,100 acres of beautiful East Sussex Countryside, the unrivalled location means you will enjoy spectacular views across the South Downs.
Field Place Manor House is nestled in eight acres of pleasant grounds and provides an elegant backdrop for your special event.
Weddings at Ockenden Manor are the epitome of elegance and charm - take your vows with family and friends in a stunning setting with far reaching views over Cuckfield Park.
This breath-taking former royal palace of King George IV, a remarkable monument to the romantic era of the Regency period, is one of the most uniquely beautiful buildings in Britain. Located in the heart of Brighton & Hove’s Cultural Quarter it offers an unmatched setting for holding your special day.
Celebrate your big day in one of the oldest coaching inns in the UK, set in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Packed with charm and character, roaring fires and history, a warm welcome awaits you.
The Pig in the South Downs is now open - take a look inside
The wait is over... the doors to THE PIG in the South Downs, Arundel, West Sussex, are open and we can't wait to show you around! This, the latest member of THE PIG family is made up of the main house originally built in the 1770s, with a collection of Garden Wagons, Field Wagons and a traditional stable yard building, all of which have been lovingly restored. The traditional greenhouse restaurant overlooks the outdoor eating terrace, with far-reaching views of the South Downs overlooking THE PIG's first vineyard.... read more
Posted: 7 October 2021
The UK's most beautiful wedding castles
Wedding dreams of being kings and queens of the castle for the big day? Lucky for you, this fairytale ending can come true as the UK is blessed with a whole host of romantic castle wedding venues. Engagement ring specialists at Steven Stone analysed a comprehensive list of castles on wedding planning websites and using hashtag data from Instagram to reveal which venues has the highest number of posts to inspire your big-day wedding venue choice.... read more
Posted: 7 October 2021
Enjoy an autumn break at Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne
Now that autumn has well and truly arrived the team at Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne have turned their attention to October and November, a slightly quieter time to visit Eastbourne. November in particular has good availability with bed and breakfast rates now starting at only £126 per room per night on select dates. The hotel's Autumn Breaks package is excellent value with great inclusions to enjoy. Chef James Penn has created a new three-course menu this autumn with all dishes included for guests on this fab package. Please book via our website or by calling us directly on 01323 720643.... read more
Posted: 30 September 2021
We asked Matilda Reid at Cowdray Estate for her advice on where to start looking for venues and what questions couples should ask before booking. Read on to find out what she had to say. "Planning a wedding is fun and exciting, but there are many things to consider in the run up to the big day. We'd suggest you ask as many questions as possible to make sure you find the perfect venue for you. If you include the following in your checklist you won't go far wrong!... read more
Posted: 5 August 2021
With many venues catching up on postponed weddings from the past year and fielding unprecedented demand for new dates, there could be a shortage of availability 2021 and beyond. Cresta Jerrard from Southdowns Manor in Petersfield says, "Our suggestion is to secure your date as soon as possible." Happily, you're able to book with total confidence at Southdowns Manor thanks to the hard work the team have put into developing their new Covid policies. "In the increasingly unlikely event of restrictions preventing your chosen date from proceeding, we'll arrange a future alternative date for you or offer a full refund of sums paid if preferred," Cresta continues.... read more
Posted: 22 July 2021
For those looking to get married in 2022 Park House Hotel in Midhurst is offering the chance to have the run of the house with its new exclusive hire package. Accommodating up to 75 guests, the package allows you to treat family and friends to the ultimate country house-party wedding experience in the heart of rural West Sussex with private access to all bedrooms, event spaces and onsite facilities. Ceremony and celebrations take place in The Barn where you and your loved ones can enjoy a champagne and canapé reception followed by a three-course wedding breakfast showcasing ingredients from local growers, accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person.... read more
Posted: 15 July 2021
Win an overnight stay with Mercure
Whether you're planning a wedding, celebrating an anniversary or simply need a night away, this staycation prize is a welcome getaway treat courtesy of Interstate Hotels & Resorts.At one of the most sought-after Mercure wedding venues in the UK, the lucky winner and their guest will stay in the best room in the house, the Wedding Suite, with dinner and breakfast at the hotel of their choice.The Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel is one of the most desirable wedding venues Yorkshire has to offer, set in the picturesque Golden Acres Park with formal gardens and a picturesque gazebo for dreamy outdoor weddings. While, The Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a tranquil four-star hotel set amongst two acres of landscaped gardens with a backdrop of beautiful rolling Cheshire countryside and Welsh mountains providing an idyllic setting for any wedding. Or, why not check out Cotswold's Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel for character and setting? This four-star Georgian country house boasts 12 acres of its own park and woodland providing the perfect Gloucestershire backdrop for a truly scenic wedding.... read more
Posted: 29 June 2021
Government changes outdoor wedding restrictions
One thing the pandemic has highlighted is the archaic wedding laws couples are still governed by; and although this was due to be revised in government in the next year or two, MPs have decided to bring forward a change in outdoor weddings. From 1st July to 30th April 2022, couples can tie the knot outside without the restrictions of it having to take place under a permanent licensed structure, ie, a gazebo or pagoda. This is a much needed boost for wedding venues with booking in the next nine months and are having to adhere to social distancing requirements and outdoor weddings being preferable.... read more
Posted: 21 June 2021
We catch up with Cresta Jerrard of Southdowns Manor
Set amongst the glorious scenery of the South Downs National Park, Southdowns Manor places you and your guests at the heart of one of the most picturesque corners of England. This rural retreat is home to an abundance of wildlife offering a tranquil setting against an idyllic countryside backdrop. We caught up with the venue's Cresta Jerrard recently for the lowdown on weddings at this gorgeous venue and what you can expect from your big day there.... read more
Posted: 10 June 2021
Picture-perfect hotels and destinations from Countrywide Hotels
From the North East and Yorkshire to London and Oxfordshire, Countrywide Hotels' properties are located across the UK in fantastic locations near top local attractions, stunning beaches and beautiful countryside.Whether you're after a romantic getaway in an historic stately home, a leisure break at a top golf and spa resort, of a family friendly location with the little ones there's truly something for everyone. Read on to find out all the latest news at Countrywide Hotels...... read more
Posted: 21 April 2021
