Bignor Park is a fabulous, family run wedding venue, epitomising rural elegance in the heart of West Sussex. Tucked quietly away down a half-mile drive, it is a majestic hidden gem with understated style, and romantic charm.
At Bignor Park, we believe that your wedding should be all about you as a couple and your dreams for your perfect day. So, we provide the stunning ‘blank canvas’ and inspirational ideas, and your imagination will decide the rest, ensuring that your dream wedding will be unique and unforgettable. We will be there to help you every step of the way to create the best day of your life in our beautiful venue.
We also believe that you should have the time and space to enjoy it all, so our wedding bookings are limited to twelve couples per year, and all our weddings have exclusive use per weekend with access two days prior to your day to allow you plenty of time to set up.
Our Civil Ceremonies license is outside at the Greek Loggia, part of eleven acres of beautiful grounds incorporating formal gardens, sweeping lawns, the temple and zen pond. Receptions in the rustic and quirky Stables include the Courtyard and Quadrangle, or a marquee or tipi tent reception on the Croquet Lawn makes the most of the panoramic views.
Bignor Park offers a magical setting for your perfect day - we look forward to welcoming you.
COVID lockdown reassurance: during the two lockdowns when wedding venues had to close due to government restrictions all of our wedding couples (bar one) asked to postpone their weddings and we found new dates for them at no added venue hire fee cost. The couple who were unable to reschedule were refunded their venue hire fee in full.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Louise
Bignor Park is a very special place to host your wedding and I would love to show you around!
Contact me at [email protected] for more details and to arrange an appointment - I look forward to hearing from you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Bignor Park House
Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
07:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
200 year old Stables, Walled Quadrangle, Large Courtyard, Formal Gardens, Panoramic South Downs views
Grade I/II Listed Building
Disabled Access
Bridal Changing Facilities
Food and Drink
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
Pricing for Bignor Park House
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£6,450
Maximum Price
£7,950
Dry hire venue hire fees:
• Wedding Ceremony and Stables Reception up to 150 guests - £6,450.
• Wedding Ceremony and Croquet Lawn Marquee Reception up to 200 guests - £7,950.
Included:
• Wedding Co-Ordinator
• Hire of all grounds and gardens
• Hire of 100 wooden folding chairs
• Staff for car parking and security
• No VAT
Not included:
• Registrar fees for a civil ceremony
• Other furniture costs
• Catering costs
• Marquee costs
Additional details:
• Two day access to set up, two days to clear
• Couples can provide all their own alcohol
• None of our approved caterers charge corkage
• Cars can be left overnight
• Guests can camp overnight in the grounds
Our postcode is RH20 1HG, so pop it into your sat nav and you will find our stunning venue tucked away at the end of a half mile drive, deep in the West Sussex countryside with panoramic views of the South Downs!
Describe the best wedding that happened at Bignor Park House?
The best weddings at Bignor Park are the ones with the most personal touches - they feel more meaningful. At Bignor Park with two days to set up prior to your wedding day, there is plenty of time for doing all the finishing details which will make your wedding 'you'.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It's all in the planning! I have event managed over 100 weddings at Bignor Park so really know my way around and am here to help every step of the way. Wet weather contingencies are a must. Surround yourselves with the fewest possible number of suppliers for the sake of your wedmin inbox. Book with people who really 'get' you as a couple and what you really want for your wedding.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Lots of Bignor Park weddings have photos displayed of the couples throughout their relationship which are just lovely, and show how they have arrived at this pivotal point in their lives together.
Describe Bignor Park House in 5 adjectives
Elegant Rustic Beautiful Exclusive Flexible
Where’s the best photo spot at Bignor Park House?
There are so many amazing places for photos in the grounds and gardens, but probably the most stylish is the backdrop of the Georgian house - it has a Mediterranean / Tuscan feel. Wedding photographers are absolutely spoilt for choice!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Bignor Park House?
We couldn't possibly comment!!
What’s your favourite canapé?
I really love a mini yorkshire pudding with beef and horseradish - yummy!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Pizza all the way...
What is Bignor Park House most unique feature?
The colour of the house!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Undoubtedly, weddings take a lot of organising, but actually the most important part is the commitment that each wedding couple is making to each other, either at a civil ceremony in our grounds, or in church before they arrive for their reception - the rest is just a great party!
Press & Awards
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Bridebook recommended photographer
Looking to find a great photographer?
Lola Rose Photography has previously worked at Bignor Park House. Check out their work!
Bridebook Special OfferWe have just three dates remaining for 2025: 10th May, 28th September and 4th October. For these dates we are delighted to offer wedding couples a 10% discount on our venue hire fees - please contact [email protected] for further details.