Situated in 89 acres of Sussex parkland, Avisford Park makes quite the first impression

Avisford Park
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Situated in 89 acres of Sussex parkland, Avisford Park makes quite the first impression as you approach. This Georgian manor house with beautiful original features including an ornate staircase leading from the main entrance to the first floor, also boasts a stunning ballroom with pillars, sparkling chandeliers and an ornately decorated ceiling. Outside, the front and rear lawns are ideal backdrops for photographs and drinks receptions, as well as relaxing and spending time with your guests or playing garden games. In addition, there's a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course.

The separate Garden Lodge features the Grand Hall, ideal for large events. It can be self-contained as there are 27 bedrooms, a bar, outdoorpatio area and dedicated parking. It can host 250 for the ceremony and 180 for the wedding breakfast. The venue's maximum capacity for the evening reception is 300.

The Terrace Room in the main hotel, formerly the manor's library, is ideal for smaller celebrations and offers access to the terrace overlooking the rear lawns. It can accommodate 70 for the "I dos" and 60 for seated dining. Also in the main hotel is the Henty Suite, which has recently been refurbished with subtle modern dcor. It has its own private barn and access to the front lawns. Here, there's space for 85 for both the vows and wedding breakfast.

The Ballroom with its ornate ceiling, feature fireplaces and sparkling chandeliers can host 60 for the wedding breakfast. And finally, if al fresco "I dos" are your preference, the gazebo on the link-way lawns has space for six beneath it.