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Welcome to Crockstead Fields: Your Perfect Festival-Style Wedding Venue
Nestled in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, Crockstead Fields offers an exclusive-use venue designed for couples dreaming of a relaxed, festival-style wedding. Just a short drive from Lewes and only 40 minutes from Brighton, this hidden gem provides a peaceful, private setting that’s easy for your guests to reach. The venue is available for two-night weekend hire, giving you and your loved ones plenty of time to celebrate without rushing.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces
At the heart of Crockstead Fields is a charming, hand-built wooden pagoda licensed for civil ceremonies. Surrounded by a natural amphitheater of oak trees, this intimate and shaded spot offers a stunning backdrop for your vows, with hay bale seating creating a cozy, rustic atmosphere for your guests.
For your reception, enjoy the spacious 10 x 18m Petal Pole Marquee located on the main events field. This beautifully furnished marquee features:
- Comfortable seating for up to 150 guests with round tables and classic Chiavari chairs
- Coconut matting lining the floor for a natural feel
- A rustic bar to keep the celebrations flowing
- A parquet dancefloor perfect for dancing the night away
Around the field, you’ll find inviting breakout areas including a treehouse chill-out space, a cozy fire pit, and plenty of room for garden games—perfect for guests to relax and mingle.
Accommodation and Facilities
Crockstead Fields offers a true festival experience with on-site accommodation included in your wedding package. You’ll have access to two stylish bohemian yurts, each with a hot shower and private toilet—ideal for a luxurious camping experience. One yurt makes a perfect honeymoon suite for newlyweds.
Your guests can camp nearby in a separate field, where they’re welcome to pitch their own tents free of charge. For those wanting a bit more comfort, luxury bell tents can be arranged through the venue’s trusted partners.
The venue is well-equipped with essential amenities, including:
- Generator power and running water
- Compost toilets in the camping field
- A luxury toilet trailer in the main event area
Catering and Planning
Crockstead Fields offers flexible catering options to suit your style. You can choose to work with their in-house catering team, Shibui Cafe, or bring in your own trusted suppliers. There’s also a BYOB option available with a corkage fee, giving you full control over your drinks.
To make your planning stress-free, a dedicated wedding planning and coordination team is included. They’ll support you every step of the way, ensuring your day runs smoothly and exactly as you envision.
Eco-Friendly Ethos
Sustainability is at the core of Crockstead Fields’ philosophy. The venue is committed to being zero-waste and carbon-neutral, with eco-friendly practices such as:
- Using reusable cups and minimizing plastic waste
- Providing multiple recycling points across the site
- Running a tree-planting program where couples can plant a tree to celebrate their wedding day
Choosing Crockstead Fields means celebrating your love while caring for the planet.
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Overview of Crockstead Fields - Festival Weddings
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Reviews (17)
- TTor Seacombe22/01/2024Beautiful site with responsive and friendly serviceBeautiful site with responsive and friendly serviceCrockstead is so so beautiful. Perfect for any celebration. Most important to me though was the can do and friendly attitude of each staff member but in particular Henry. I felt very welcome and cared for :) Highly recommended!Crockstead is so so beautiful. Perfect for any celebration. Most important to me though was the can do and friendly attitude of each staff member but in particular Henry. I felt very welcome and cared for :) Highly recommended!
- MMaria Beardall28/12/2023Spacious venueSpacious venueWe held our 2-day corporate summer party here back in June and it was the most incredible few days! Henry catered for everything I asked for and more. We had a beautiful lunch catching up with colleagues at a glorious outdoor bar, an outdoor cinema set up in the evening, and a sensational live band the following day! The venue is so spacious, it gave us so many opportunities to be creative and bond with one another whether it was rounders, sports day, or just a chat around the firepit. We held our 2-day corporate summer party here back in June and it was the most incredible few days! Henry catered for everything I asked for and more. We had a beautiful lunch catching up with colleagues at a glorious outdoor bar, an outdoor cinema set up in the evening, and a sensational live band the following day! The venue is so spacious, it gave us so many opportunities to be creative and bond with one another whether it was rounders, sports day, or just a chat around the firepit.
- JJade & Tim22/11/2023Incredible food, genuine and friendly staff + stunning wedding in nature Incredible food, genuine and friendly staff + stunning wedding in natureFirstly the location is absolutely stunning - it's right in nature with horses in fields nearby and surrounded by woodland. My partner and I arrived early so the host took us for a tour - the decor was super tastefully done with a chic festival feel. The food was incrreedible! All freshly made and plenty provided so we went back for more later that evening. One of the bar staff even went out of her way to make me a delicious moijto mocktail! If you can, definitely book out one of the Yurts- they're so peaceful and cosy. It's probably up there with one of the best nights sleep I've ever had. All in all - if you're looking for a wedding in nature with genuine and friendly, easy-going staff and delicious food - this site is perfect! Firstly the location is absolutely stunning - it's right in nature with horses in fields nearby and surrounded by woodland. My partner and I arrived early so the host took us for a tour - the decor was super tastefully done with a chic festival feel. The food was incrreedible! All freshly made and plenty provided so we went back for more later that evening. One of the bar staff even went out of her way to make me a delicious moijto mocktail! If you can, definitely book out one of the Yurts- they're so peaceful and cosy. It's probably up there with one of the best nights sleep I've ever had. All in all - if you're looking for a wedding in nature with genuine and friendly, easy-going staff and delicious food - this site is perfect!
- BBud & Flower13/11/2023Amazing wedding venueAmazing wedding venueAmazing wedding venue in a stunning location! The team are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Perfect for a festival wedding. Would highly recommendAmazing wedding venue in a stunning location! The team are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Perfect for a festival wedding. Would highly recommend
- BBriany Mullon13/11/2023Amazing hospitalityAmazing hospitalityAmazing hospitality. Brilliant!!!! Way ahead of the game!Amazing hospitality. Brilliant!!!! Way ahead of the game!
- LLea Maberly13/11/2023Amazing weekendAmazing weekendJust spent an amazing weekend at Crockstead Fields, facilities brilliant, hosts amazing. Thank you Henry and team for going above and beyond to make our trip so specialJust spent an amazing weekend at Crockstead Fields, facilities brilliant, hosts amazing. Thank you Henry and team for going above and beyond to make our trip so special
- NNick De Haan13/11/2023Perfectly run weddingPerfectly run weddingThe wedding I attended at Crockstead was run perfectly. Clearly a huge amount of thought and experience went into the organisation, resulting in a seamless event full of the happiest of guests. The food was perfect and the venue was beautiful, an amazing tent with brilliant decor and games all supplied as part of the wedding. Highly recommend!The wedding I attended at Crockstead was run perfectly. Clearly a huge amount of thought and experience went into the organisation, resulting in a seamless event full of the happiest of guests. The food was perfect and the venue was beautiful, an amazing tent with brilliant decor and games all supplied as part of the wedding. Highly recommend!
- SSimon Eastland13/11/2023Perfest settingPerfest settingThe perfect setting for Tibbo's Wedding. I loved the intriguing walk into the space, a real sense you're in the countryside. Well sign posted, subtle lighting, comfortable & welcoming. Positive points for the environment regarding no single use plastics & eco friendly amenities. The campsite is a wonderful reminder you're outdoors with that festival feeling..Great sunset & star gazing after sitting round the fire pit gathering thoughts of a great day...The perfect setting for Tibbo's Wedding. I loved the intriguing walk into the space, a real sense you're in the countryside. Well sign posted, subtle lighting, comfortable & welcoming. Positive points for the environment regarding no single use plastics & eco friendly amenities. The campsite is a wonderful reminder you're outdoors with that festival feeling..Great sunset & star gazing after sitting round the fire pit gathering thoughts of a great day...
- RRenny Whitehead13/11/2023Epic weekendEpic weekendAbsolutely EPIC weekend at a best friend’s wedding. What lovely hosts. Everything was just perfectAbsolutely EPIC weekend at a best friend’s wedding. What lovely hosts. Everything was just perfect
- RRussel Bishop13/11/2023Accommodating of ideasAccommodating of ideasThe team at Crockstead were always accommodating of our ideas and encouraged us to do it our way; they helped us organise our day in the months preceding and ran through the details with us on consultation calls. The bar was well-stocked and fairly priced. Overall we had the most incredible weekend with our guests, which was largely down to the magic of the site. The team at Crockstead were always accommodating of our ideas and encouraged us to do it our way; they helped us organise our day in the months preceding and ran through the details with us on consultation calls. The bar was well-stocked and fairly priced. Overall we had the most incredible weekend with our guests, which was largely down to the magic of the site.
Location & Contact Details for Crockstead Fields - Festival Weddings
What makes Crockstead Fields a unique wedding venue in East Sussex?
Crockstead Fields offers an exclusive-use, festival-style wedding venue nestled in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. With features like a hand-built wooden pagoda for ceremonies, a spacious Petal Pole Marquee for receptions, and unique on-site accommodation such as bohemian yurts, it provides a relaxed yet stylish setting perfect for a memorable celebration.
Where is Crockstead Fields located and is it accessible for guests?
The venue is located in Halland, East Sussex, with the postcode BN86PT. It is just a short drive from Lewes and approximately 40 minutes from Brighton, making it conveniently accessible for your guests traveling from nearby cities.
What spaces are available for the ceremony and reception at Crockstead Fields?
The ceremony takes place in a charming, hand-built wooden pagoda licensed for civil ceremonies, set within a natural amphitheater of oak trees with hay bale seating for a rustic ambiance. The reception is hosted in a 10 x 18m Petal Pole Marquee featuring:
- Seating for up to 150 guests with round tables and Chiavari chairs
- Coconut matting flooring for a natural feel
- A rustic bar area
- A parquet dancefloor
What accommodation options are available for wedding parties at Crockstead Fields?
Crockstead Fields includes two stylish bohemian yurts on-site, each equipped with a hot shower and private toilet. One yurt is ideal as a honeymoon suite. Guests can camp nearby in a separate field free of charge or opt for luxury bell tents arranged through the venue's trusted partners.
Does Crockstead Fields provide catering services and can I bring my own suppliers?
The venue offers flexible catering options. You can work with their in-house team, Shibui Cafe, or bring your own trusted catering suppliers. Additionally, a BYOB option is available with a corkage fee, allowing full control over your drink selection.
What amenities and facilities does Crockstead Fields offer for events?
Key facilities include:
- Generator power and running water
- Compost toilets in the camping field
- A luxury toilet trailer in the main event area
Is there wedding planning support available at Crockstead Fields?
Yes, a dedicated wedding planning and coordination team is included with the venue hire to support couples from start to finish, ensuring the day runs smoothly and aligns perfectly with your vision.
How does Crockstead Fields support eco-friendly and sustainable weddings?
The venue is committed to zero-waste and carbon-neutral practices, including:
- Using reusable cups to minimize plastic waste
- Providing multiple recycling points across the site
- Offering a tree-planting program where couples can plant a tree to commemorate their wedding
Can guests enjoy activities and relaxation areas during the wedding weekend?
Yes, the venue features various breakout areas around the field such as a treehouse chill-out space, a cozy fire pit, and ample room for garden games, encouraging guests to relax and socialize throughout the celebration.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The relationships we have built up with our couples over the years and the communication that we still have with many who we think of as friends of the site.
