BRIGHTON WEDDING VENUES
If you live in Brighton or you're looking to get married there this list of 40 wedding venues in Brighton will help you with your search. Brighton is a really fun place to get married but there aren't a huge amount of wedding venues on offer so I've included other options in Sussex too.
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Brighton Town Hall
Brighton Registry Office is a great place to get married, the Regency Room is lovely and modern. It's in the centre of Brighton so if you want a low key reception there's plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.
View a Brighton Registry Office Wedding.
View the Brighton Registry website.
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Patterns
Patterns is a cool venue opposite Brighton pier. It's a nightclub with an art deco style interior. It has outdoor space, the main space inside as well as a basement which is perfect for the evening reception. They're not licensed for legal ceremonies so it's best used as a reception space.
View my Patterns Weddings blog.
View their website here.
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Brighton Bandstand
The bandstand on Brighton beach provides a beautiful backdrop of the sea for your wedding ceremony. It's licensed to hold legal ceremonies. It has the capacity for 50 seated guests.
Information for the bandstand.
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British Airways i360
This is one of the most unique wedding venues you can find in Brighton, you can get married 450ft in the air with 360 views of the sea and the city. They also have a beach front function room on the ground which has a large window looking out towards the west pier.
View the i360 website.
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Fabrica
Fabrica is a former church in the centre of Brighton on Ship Street. The venue is a blank canvas so you can get creative decorating it and bringing in your own suppliers. It has the capacity for 130 guests. This isn't a licensed wedding venue so it's best used as a reception space.
View the Fabrica website.
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Devils Dyke Farm
Devils Dyke Farm is based in Brighton high up in the South Downs. The main selling point of this venue is the incredible location and views. They have a large marquee for your reception. They aren't licensed for legal ceremonies yet but hopefully they will be soon.
View the Devils Dyke Farm website.
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The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is an amazing wedding venue in Brighton. It's amazing Indian architecture and exotic, colourful interiors make it a very unique setting for your wedding day. You can have your ceremony in the Red Drawing Room or the Music Room. If you'd also like your reception there they have the King William IV Room available.
View the Royal Pavilion website.
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Pangdean Barn
Pangdean is a beautiful space 5 miles north of Brighton with a large barn and lots of outdoor space. You can have your ceremony indoors or outdoors. The old barn is romantically lit by fairy lights and has space for up to 190 guests. The garden is the perfect space for your drinks reception and games in the summer.
View Pangdean's website.
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Southlands Barn
Southlands Barn is set on 120 acres of farmland in Pulborough. It has breath taking views of the South Downs and a lake. They have two barns and an outdoor pergola, all licensed for wedding ceremonies. It's a stunning, rustic venue with the capacity for 150 guests.
View my Southlands Barn blog.
View their website here.
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Cissbury Barns
Cissbury Barns is a lovely, rustic venue in Worthing. They have two barns, one for your ceremony and one for your reception, a walled garden for your drinks reception, an outdoor bar, a stretch tent for under cover seating and also an outdoor ceremony area overlooking the fields. It has the capacity for 60-120 guests.
View my Cissbury Barns blog.
View their website here.
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Hendall Manor Barns
Hendall Manor Barns is in Uckfield, it's the perfect venue for smaller weddings. It has a beautiful stone wall interior with large windows letting in lots of natural light and a large outdoor terrace and lawn. They have lots of parking and a cottage available for the bride to get ready in and also for the couple to stay over the night.
View my Hendall Manor Barn blog.
View their website here.
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Southend Barns
Southend Barns is an amazing venue near Chichester. You get exclusive use of the venue including two options for your ceremony, the dairy barn (inside) and the secret garden (outside), the threshing barn for your reception, the bridal suite for getting ready, the Shepards hut accommodation and the gardens.
View the Southend Barn website.
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Upwaltham Barns
Upwaltham Barns is based near Chichester in the South Downs and has stunning countryside surroundings. They have two barns for your ceremony and reception, a cottage for getting ready, a lovely courtyard for your drinks reception, an indoor bar and a fire pit.
View Upwaltham Barns website.
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Haylands Barn
Haylands Barn is a new family run venue in Petworth. They have a large flint barn and amazing views of the South Downs. The barn is a blank canvas for you to create your perfect wedding space. The capacity of the barn is 150 guests. They give you access to the venue 2 days before the wedding giving you time to set up.
View my Haylands Barn blog.
View Haylands website.
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Patricks Barn
Patricks Barn is on Chiddinglye Estate near Ardingly. They have different areas you can use including the lawns for your drinks reception, the barn for your wedding breakfast and the tap room for your evening reception.
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Long Furlong Barn
Long Furlong Barn is a modern, rustic venue near Worthing. It's licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, the outdoor oak ceremony arch has stunning views of the South Downs. The Granary is a large barn with high ceilings which can seat up to 130 guests. They are surrounded by countryside so the grounds are amazing for photos!
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The Secret Barn
The Secret Barn is a real barn on a real farm in Stenying. It's a blank canvas ideal for laid back weddings. The barn seats up to 110 guests, the lawn is perfect for the drinks reception and roasting marshmallows in the evening, here's also a paddock for camping for up to 40 people.
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Iford Hall
Iford Hall is a family owned village hall in Lewes with a good amount of outdoor space. It's perfect for DIY weddings and celebrant led ceremonies. The hall can be used for your wedding breakfast or you could hire a marquee for the garden. It's a lovely space for a relaxed wedding.
View an Iford Hall wedding here.
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Greentrees Estate
Greentrees Estate is a modern rustic wedding venue in Haywards Heath. The Grand Oak Hall is a breath taking space with high ceilings and large windows, it can seat up to 250 guests. They are licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. They have a beautiful walled garden and accommodation for up to 30 guests.
View the Greentrees Estate website.
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Yoghurt Rooms
Yoghurt Rooms is a family run farm in East Grinstead. The oak framed barn is a blank canvas for you to decorate, perfect for DIY weddings. The barn and the outdoor bandstand are licensed for wedding ceremonies. It has the capacity for 150 guests. They also have lots of overnight accommodation and unlimited space for camping.
View the Yoghurt Rooms website.
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Weald and Downland Museum
Weald and Downland Living Museum is a truly unique venue in Chichester. The architectural design of the Downland Gridshell is breathtaking, this space seats up to 180 guests and is surrounded by woodland. It is only available for a limited number of dates a year.
View the Weald and Downland website.
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Firle Place
Firle Place is a country estate in Lewes. They have five different spaces on offer to cater for different types of weddings. The Georgian Riding School is the most popular for weddings, it is a large space with the capacity for 250 guests, it's a beautiful space with an oak beam ceiling. You can use the croquet lawns by the lake for your drinks reception.
View the Firle Place website.
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Gooseberry House
The Gooseberry House is a victorian glasshouse in Spring Gardens Nursery in Pulborough. It's a stunning venue, a modern greenhouse full of pretty plants. Best suited to smaller wedding receptions.
View the Spring Gardens Nursery website.
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Farbridge
Farbridge is a luxury barn in West Dean. It's nestled in the South Downs providing stunning views of the rolling fields. There's a garden, a courtyard, The Meadow Barn for wedding ceremonies, and The Lavant Barn for your wedding breakfast/ reception with underfloor heating and seating for up to 150 guests.
View the Farbridge website.
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Two Woods Estate
Two Woods Estate is a woodland wedding venue in Pulborough. The ceremony area is amongst tall redwood trees creating a magical space. The barn can accommodate 100 guests for your wedding breakfast. They have the secret meadow available for camping so your guests can stay over.
View the Two Woods Estate website.
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Brookfield Barn
Brookfield Barn is a lovely venue in Horsham which has been recently renovated. They have amazing venues from the venue overlooking the lake and fields. They have an outdoor ceremony area overlooking the lake or you can use the barn in colder months. They have a nice getting ready room and lots of accommodation for guests.
View the Brookfield Barn website.
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South Stoke Barn
South Stoke Barn is a Granary Barn two miles from Arundel. It's a charming venue surrounded by beautiful countryside. The barn is bright and clean inside with white walls and a timber ceiling, it can seat up to 120 guests. On the ground floor there is an open fronted reception area that leads out on to the lawns with outdoor seating. They only hold one wedding a week and give you access to the venue from Thursday.
View the South Stoke Barn website.
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Knepp Estate
Knepp Estate is a beautiful park in Horsham where you can have an outdoor marquee or tipi wedding. They also have a small indoor space, The Granary, which can seat up to 36 guests. This is the perfect venue for nature lovers.
View the Knepp Estate website.
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Bignor Park
Bignor Park is a rural, elegant venue in Pulborough. They have lots of different spaces making it a really versatile venue. The Greek Loggia is an outdoor stone porch which is licensed for wedding ceremonies. The south lawn in front of the house is perfect for your drinks reception and the stables are great for your reception. They also have a croquet lawn where you can have a marquee or tipi.
View the Bignor Park website.
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Highley Manor
Highley Manor is a Manor House near Haywards Heath with views across the countryside. There is an inside and outside option for your ceremony, the Baronial Hall and the Pavilion, both can seat up to 86 guests. The Pavilion is a stunning wooden beam structure with views of the Sussex Downs behind it. The Ballroom is for your reception. They have 18 rooms for guests to stay and a honeymoon suite.
View Highley Manor's website.
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Pelham House
Pelam House is an elegant town house venue in Lewes. The venue has beautiful, clean decor. You can have your ceremony indoors or outdoors. They have a large reception room which can seat 150 guests. They have a large bridal suite for getting ready and they have other rooms for guests to stay over. There is no parking at the venue but Lewes station is a short walk away.
View my Pelham House blog.
View Pelham's website.
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Slindon House
Slindon House is a College in Arundel. As it's a college they can only host weddings during the Summer holidays. The Grand Hall is licensed for ceremonies and can seat up to 130 guests. The Orangery is a great space for the bar for your drinks reception. They have lots of grounds with a lovely view as well as alpacas and donkeys.
View my Slindon House blog.
View Slindon House's website.
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Michelham Priory
Michelham Priory is a large barn on a private moated island surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are two stunning locations to get married – the Prior’s Chamber (seats 60 guests) inside the Grade II Listed historic house or the Elizabethan Great Barn (seats 120 guests), which overlooks Sussex countryside.
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Gildredge Manor
Gildredge Manor is a Georgian Manor House in Eastbourne within Gildredge Park. The Garden Room and the Long Gallery are both licensed for wedding ceremonies. This venue has the capacity for 100 day guests and 150 evening guests. They have a beautiful garden providing outdoor space.
View my Gildredge Manor wedding blog.
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The Ravenswood
The Ravenswood is a 15th century Manor House in Sharpthorne in the heart of the Ashdown Forest. They have a little castle outside where you can have your ceremony of up to 150 people or inside you have the choice of two rooms; the jacobean suite or the old baronial hall. They have a stunning reception room with a wooden ceiling and large windows overlooking the grounds. They have 34 bedrooms available for guests.
View The Ravenswood's website.
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Grittenham Barn
Grittenham Barn is a family run venue in Petworth. The barn is set within the gardens which has a lake, orchard and woodland. They have donkeys, pigs and ducks at the farm. The barn and parts of the grounds are licensed for wedding ceremonies. The barn seats up to 120 guests. They only have one wedding a weekend giving you plenty of time to set up and take down.
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Bury Manor Barn
Bury Manor Barn is a Tudor barn located in the rural village of Bury in West Sussex. The inner barn is licensed for wedding ceremonies and the outer barn is ideal for wedding breakfasts and seats 150 guests. The venue has amazing grounds with a pond, woodland, a walled garden, an amphitheatre and a view of the South Downs.
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Fitzleroi Barn
Fitzleroi Barns is a relaxed family run wedding venue in Pulbough. They have two rooms licensed for wedding ceremonies; The Main Barn which can seat 120 guests and The Long Room which can seat 75 guests. The barn leads out onto a large courtyard perfect for your drinks reception. They give you access to the venue to day before and the day after your wedding so you're not rushed setting up and clearing away.
View Fitzleroi Barn's website.
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Woodmancote Place
Woodmancote Place is a Manor House in Small Dole with 150 acres of land including a deer park and lake. This isn't a licensed venue so you would need to have a celebrant led ceremony. You can have a marquee or sailcloth tent set up on the lawns. It best suited to non-traditional, laid back weddings.
View Woodmancote's website.
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Rumbolds Farm
Rumbolds Farm is an oak barn in Plaistow surrounded by woodland. The barn leads out onto a beautiful garden with a large lake perfect for your drinks reception and photos. The barn can seat up to 200 guests. You can have a celebrant ceremony on the lawns.
View the venue here.
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