Every couple dream of having a truly unforgettable wedding day – and the perfect day starts with choosing the perfect venue. Ghyll Manor is nestled in the heart of the Sussex countryside and offers a stunning location with private gardens, lake and pretty summerhouse.
At Ghyll Manor we cater for civil marriages, partnerships and wedding receptions – contact our friendly wedding team to discuss your perfect day.
Packages start from £5999 for 65 guests and up to 30% discount can be enjoyed on winter midweek dates
We’re delighted at Circa Events to announce the opening of our newest venue, Gote Barn, located just outside Lewes on the road towards Glynde. Gote Farm, owned and run by the Craig family for over 75 years, specialises in unpasteurized milk from their herd of Friesians and excellent, naturally-reared, lamb both grazed on the meadows near Glynde, at the foot of the Downs. The Grade II Listed barn itself, with high vaulted ceilings has been around since around the 1600’s with many of the barns original features still intact. Perfect for a beautiful countryside wedding, with the barns rustic and original charm as the background for your big day, the venue has a capacity for up to 180 seated guests for the day and up to 250 in the evening. With a lawn for drinks & canapes, and even fire pits to keep you warm in the evening, the barn is perfect if you are looking for a venue to personalise and bring to life once again.
Offering stunning countryside views Long Furlong Barn provides the perfect setting.
Ceremonies take place in the Cartshed, with its fairy lights, where there is room for 120 guests. It converts into an evening reception area, and backs onto lawns for garden games and sunset views.
The wedding breakfast takes place in, the Granary, which can hold 150 guests for a sit down meal or 200 for the evening. Dancefloor, furniture, fairy lights, sound system, bar and an exclusive Bridal Suite are included.
Special Offer
Complimentary welcome drinks and up to 25% off your venue hire for bookings in Feb – May 2019.
Weddings at the Gallivant are magical affairs. Styled to feel like a New England Beach House, we become your private residence for your wedding celebration, minutes away from an extraordinary sandy beach. Whether you are looking for a marriage ceremony or a renewal of vows, we are the perfect venue to celebrate this special occasion.
The Secret BarnThe Secret Barn
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Hidden away in the quant Southover Quarter of Lewes, Anne of Cleves House offers couples peace, intimacy and romance. This charming country-town house is licenced for wedding ceremonies and full wedding receptions.
An audience of up to fifty guests may share in your special day in the delightful East Room full of historical character including original oak beams, leaded windows and a huge medieval fireplace creating the perfect romantic setting. Flowers add to the atmosphere in summer and in the winter a log fire slowly burns, making the house the perfect venue for a wedding any day of the year.
Chapel Barn a stunning oak framed, 16th Century Grade II listed barn located in the beautiful West Sussex countryside. Just a stone’s throw away from the South Downs. Set amongst 600 acres of working farmland, with lots of woodlands and four large lakes that make the perfect backdrop for wedding photos. We also have lots of outside space to have marquees. The Barn has a capacity of 120 people.
Licensed for Civil Weddings & Partnerships • Alcohol & Music Licence • Bridal Cottage ( completion by December 2016)
Set in the heart of Sussex, nestling against the South Downs, are 80 acres of lush greenery that envelop Laughton Barns. There are four picturesque ponds for the all-important photos, and not a telegraph pole or overhead wire in sight.
The Crown barn, which offers seating for up to 250 guests, has been traditionally built using local Oak, brick and stone. The barn is rustic with exposed beams and gothic style chandeliers. On a beautiful sunny day, one entire side of the barn can be opened to give your wedding day an outdoors and very rural feel. New for 2012, the front on the barn has been replaced with bi-folding French doors, a new paved area outside the barn and planted willow trees have brought this area to life.
The Hovel is a small barn that you can use to have your civil ceremony outside in the open or inside with the new addition of a marquee for the unpredictable weather. We provide a red carpet and PA system so the ceremony to allow all your guests to hear those important wedding vows. After the ceremony you can stroll through the green fields to your drinks reception waiting for you at the location of your choice.
Working with your event organiser, it’s up to you which elements of the grounds you choose to use as the backdrop to your event.
Lewes CastleLewes Castle
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Standing proudly at the heart of the beautiful South Downs Lewes Castle is the perfect location for an outdoor wedding ceremony in the heart of Sussex. The castle is a licensed wedding venue with ceremonies taking place at the top of the historic Keep with unrivalled views of the Sussex countryside and historic medieval town of Lewes below.
After the ceremony the wedding party descends to the lower Gun Garden where many couples choose to hold their own truly bespoke wedding reception for up to hundred guests. What better way to celebrate your special day than at your very own fairy-tale castle?
The George In RyeThe George In Rye
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Set in the heart of the medieval town of Rye, on the Kent/East Sussex border, The George in Rye is the perfect venue for your wedding day. Our original Regency ballroom is unrivalled for its elegance with its minstrels’ gallery, silk hand-painted wallpaper, chandelier and huge bay windows. The ballroom seats up to 120 guests for the wedding reception and is licensed for ceremonies. The 16th century Benson room is ideal for more intimate occasions. For those seeking an intimate, relaxed and romantic wedding setting with the perfect party atmosphere, The George has it all under one roof.
Offer We are delighted to offer Love Sussex Weddings readers a special Low Season promotion for couples wishing to book The George in Rye between 31st October 2015 to 31st March 2016.
– A free upgrade from Traditional package to Indulgence package (equates to a saving of £20 per person Mon to Thurs)
The Indulgence package provides the finest food and drink experience. We have included Champagne, premium wine selection, more wine and canapés per person, and an additional wedding breakfast of midnight munchies.
The beautiful Elizabethan barn on the Michelham Priory estate is located on its own island in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley. The fully licensed barn enchants you with its original features yet offers a canvas upon which, to stamp your own unique style. Comfortably seating up to 130 for ceremony, dining and dancing the barn and its adjoining moat terrace create the perfect romantic setting.
With only 25 weddings per year, and only 1 wedding each weekend, you are guaranteed peace and flexibility. What better way to spend your wedding than on your very own island surrounded by history?
Northease Manor is set amongst the beautiful rolling countryside of the South Downs, and dates back to the 17th century. The rustic Tudor Hall with its amazing thatched roof, is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 180 guests. Post ceremony drinks and canapés can be served in the Rose garden where your guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of the South Downs, and the surrounding scenery will make your wedding album a very special one.
We include a marquee free of charge for after the ceremony, as you can never count on the English summertime. The marquee seats up to 80 guests, so it is possible to have your wedding breakfast out on the front lawns. For more than 80 guests, you can hire an additional marquee and seat up to 150 guests, please ask for details.
The hallways and Tudor hall at Northease Manor can be turned into a fairy tale venue by Reveries Wedding Decorators
Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa
A luxury country club, hotel and spa located in woodlands in the South Downs National Park near Brighton, we pride ourselves on the broad range of benefits available to members and guests. From tennis courts to pool and sauna facilities, from gym and yoga pod to health and beauty treatments, from morning coffee to Sunday lunch, you can even celebrate your wedding or Christmas party here.
Sussex Wedding venues in Brighton, East and West Sussex
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