In summer months, you have the option to have an outdoor Ceremony in the Secret Garden which oozes an authentic English Country feel, using beautiful natural elements that complement the rest of the venue, with log piled walls, rustic panelling and modern pews set amongst a 50ft aisle, overlooked by the venues own alpacas, and surrounded by the West Sussex countryside.

The Milking Parlour is a calm and luxurious bridal suite, which is located in its own private courtyard. Once used as a dairy parlour it has now been renovated with contemporary interiors complete with driftwood mirrors, lavish rugs, log fire, and again a lot of natural light, ideal for a make-up artist and photographer. The outdoor photo opportunities in the suites garden are endless, are surrounded by an attractive landscaped garden.

During cocktail hour, the picturesque courtyard that lies at the heart of the venue, with its luscious lawn, well-kept pots, rustic milk churns and Cornish slate patio lined with dairy inspired milk churns – is the perfect spot for family formals and for mingling with guests over drinks and canapés.

A romantic ambience fills the Collecting Yard with up-lights, fairy lights, twinkling lanterns, sumptuous sofas complete with warm throws, outdoor fire heaters and toasted marshmallows over a fire-pit creating a truly magical evening setting.

For colder months or for just an indoor option, you may prefer for the Ceremony to take place in the Dairy Barn, which is fully licensed for all civil ceremonies and partnerships. With a heavenly 22 metre aisle and handmade sweet chestnut benches that can hold up to 140 guests, 120 seated, and these are positioned like church pews, I can honestly say it’s one of the only ceremony rooms that has a Church feel to it. It also oozes natural light which floods in through the windows and reflects off the white walls – perfect for beautiful candid photos without the need for a flash and makes for an idyllic setting for couples to exchange their vows, even being used after the wedding ceremony for a drinks reception or transformed into an entertainment room for the children. In wet and cold weather I have taken many formal group photos in here and even romantic couple portraits as you’ll see in my gallery.

For December weddings, the Threshing Barn comes complete with a stunning 12ft Christmas Tree, decorated with fairy lights and exquisite decorations making it the perfect setting for your Winter Wedding. And if it rains, the staff are outside hoovering up puddles before your guests arrive, as well as providing an abundance of umbrellas and blankets to help keep you all warm and dry. They even arrange a wall of umbrellas to safely transport the bride on her short walk to the ceremony barn without the risk of getting wet. To top this off you and your guests can enter the chilly evening out by the warm fire-pits with a glass of mulled wine or my personal favourite, Winter Pimms, amongst lavish sheepskin rugs and glowing lanterns.

Almost unique among barn wedding venues, both the Dairy Barn and the Threshing Barn both benefit from the most glorious natural light and classy, neutral decor with a touch of authenticity which lends itself to weddings of all types. Adjacent to the Threshing Barn, you’ll find their in-house catering team, Roots, for all of their weddings and events, using local produce to create delicious food, whether you are wanting to serve traditional British Grub, a BBQ or something more refined – all with a touch of class. Roots will work with you to produce and deliver a menu to appeal to everyone. 

The Milking Parlour

The Dairy Barn

The Threshing Barn

The Secret Garden

The Collecting Yard

Winter Weddings

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