The Ravenswood

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£6,950 - £19,950 for a package
Up to 150
34 Bedrooms
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The Ravenswood Full Description
Set on the outskirts of East Grinstead, West Sussex, step into our enchanting world where natural beauty reigns supreme. Our breathtaking Little Castle awaits, set in our landscaped grounds offering an unrivalled outdoor setting for exchanging vows. Embark on your journey with confidence, guided by our experienced wedding coordinators who will meticulously craft each moment to perfection. At The Ravenswood, exclusivity is paramount, ensuring a personalised and devoted service tailored to your needs. Choose to celebrate in our Beatrice Suite, accommodating up to 150 guests for your meals and speeches, and up to 300 for the evening celebrations! We have two stunning indoor options for your ceremony with a grand fireplace in our Baronial Hall or a more modern touch in our Jacobean Suite. With options for indoor and outdoor ceremonies all year round, we cater for all British weather! Retreat to our elegant bedrooms, each boasting en-suite facilities and picturesque views of lush gardens and the lawns and lakes. While you relax in our Honeymoon Suite, your guests can unwind in one of our 33 guest bedrooms (with breakfast included the next morning too!) At The Ravenswood, your dream wedding becomes an unforgettable reality, where timeless romance meets modern elegance and we can't wait to help plan your day!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Liz & Ellie
Congratulations, you are engaged! We look forward to giving you a warm welcome on arrival at The Ravenswood. Our friendly and experienced team will ensure that every detail is taken care of and that your Wedding Day is a memorable one.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1946
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
45
The Ravenswood Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
300
No. of Bedrooms
34
Sleeps No. of People
76
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
The Ravenswood Pricing & Costs

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£6,950
Maximum Price
£19,950
We love weddings! It’s what we do, and we do it well. We specialise in hosting beautiful weddings, ranging from large and formal, to small and informal, unique, and even very quirky. Each day is different, and we love it! In our packages we include lots for you so you dont need to worry! Getting Ready Room, drinks, catering...weve got you covered!
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Reviews
(96)
The Readings
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
The Wedding of Our Dreams

We had the privilege of having Katie as our wedding coordinator and we could not thank her enough! We were incredibly lucky to have someone who is so passionate about weddings be a part of our special day and truly do not think it would have run as smoothly without her. Katie checked in with us throughout the day to let us know suppliers had arrived, checked decor was set up correctly and importantly to make sure we always had a drink. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives and we are lucky to be able to say it really was perfect. The Ravenswood Team must do thousands of weddings a year but they made ours feel like the only one. All of the staff on site were amazing with creating the wedding of our dreams and the cocktails were such a hit! We had lots going on throughout the whole day and nothing was too much to ask. The food was above and beyond the standard of traditional wedding breakfasts.

Jade & Thomas
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
The best day of our lives ❤️

We absolutely loved every minute of our wedding at The Ravenswood. They went above and beyond and much more than I could ever of imagined especially our wedding coordinator Natalie Brown, she is one in a million. I couldn't of asked for a better coordinator and I have no faults of the day whatsoever. Thank you all at The Ravenswood.

Sophie & Matt
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Amazing

We married here a few days ago and it was perfect staff are all amazing and our wedding coordinator was amazing to! Cannot fault it one bit food was amazing, everything was taken care of for us. We just enjoyed it!

Chanelle & Matthew
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Couldn’t have been any better

Myself and husband had an amazing day, even down to the smallest detail it was there, always on hand when we needed something. Even if something was changed last minute it was done. I thank all the team again for making our day so special, especially to Katie, I can’t rate you enough. Thank you again from the Smith’s xx

Sam and Dan
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Exceptional

Absolutely amazing. There aren’t enough words. So thankful for this beautiful venue and beautiful team. Extra mention to Natalie going above and beyond and making everything perfect. All our guests kept asking us how we found such an amazing venue, they adored it! So so pleased we had such a perfect wedding!

George and George
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
A simply amazing day!!! Can we do it again?

We got married on the 11th August and the whole day was wonderful. The lead up to the day was stress free, nothing was too much for the team. The time and dedication to our wedding was lovely to experience as I know other venues rush their couples or are not as accommodating. Our wedding coordinator Dawn deserves a HUGE shout out for being the best coordinator we could’ve ever wished for. There was a real personal touch to her involvement in our wedding - it was like having a friend helping plan your wedding with you. Aside from Dawn, there’s a real friendly vibe with the other coordinators and calling up the week before and saying “hi it’s George” and the person on the other end of the phone knowing it was me who was getting married on the 11th without introducing myself was honestly so lovely. They are a real friendly bunch. Also their presence on social media is brilliant as you get a real sense of day to day life and see the other couples getting married and how their day is going. The day was fantastic, timings were great, food was piping hot and well cooked - everyone commented on how lovely the canapés were and also how tasty the wedding breakfast was; people commented on the quality of the meat and the tastiness of the veg and dauphinoise potato (which can sometimes be a bit bland but not at the Ravenswood). Rooms were clean and tidy, comfy bedding. Grounds are well maintained, and stunning! It was great to also arrive at the venue and see all of our vision come to light, and Dawn being there to direct everyone and basically make the dream a reality. Thank you so much The Ravenswood for just making our day magical! ❤️

Raven & Tommy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Could not of asked for a more stress free wedding experience!!

August 2024 bride here! From start to finish the team at The Ravenswood was perfect! Molly, my wedding coordinator was truly amazing! She helped with all my big decisions and silly questions leading up the the big day and I can’t thank her enough. When I would be stressing about seating plans or what I need on the day she was there via email or phone to help me quickly and easily. She honestly made it seem like a walk in the park. The staff at the ravenswood where all amazing too, I even had guests tell me on the day how brilliant they all were. When we ran out of a drink at one bar they topped it up from the other bar quickly and efficiently (redbull was a very popular drink 😅) to holding open doors as guests were walking by. On the day of my wedding the team helped with all the little extras we had, such as name places, favours and confetti. I have originally planned for my husband and friend to help set up but Molly swept in and handled everything perfectly so the rest of the bridal party could relax and get ready for the day. If you are considering The Ravenswood for your dream wedding just know you will be in very good hands.

Laura & Daryll
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Wedding of dreams!

We had the MOST fantastic wedding at The Ravenswood. I can't thank Katie (our wedding coordinator) enough for all the work she put in to making our day perfect, she really went above and beyond!! ❤️ We had the most amazing day, thanks to her and all the wonderful staff. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. It was a magical day! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Keith
Wedding: July
August 2024
Guest at Wedding

Attended a wedding here. What a great venue. A beautiful gardens and building. Nice food and reasonable prices for the drinks.

Laura
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Wonderful

Wonderful service and very professional staff. We definitely enjoyed our special day at Ravenswood. Our coordinator (Molly) was extremely detailed, organized and a great support on the day of our ceremony. She helped us with small details to make our reception a spectacular result.

The Ravenswood Location & Contact Details

Address

Cinder Hill, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4HY, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The sat nav may only take you half way down the road...keep going! There is a sign at the end of the driveway-you cant miss us!

Nearest Town

East Grinstead

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Junction 10 M23

Nearest Train Station

East Grinstead

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ravenswood?

All of our weddings are wonderful but one that is close to our hearts is when Sam, one of our owners got married at The Ravenswood. It was a beautiful sunny day in May (the same day Meghan married Harry!) and seeing so many of Sam and Garion's friends, family and all the staff of The Ravenswood come together to celebrate the happy couple was truly magical!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember, it's about you and your partner. As long as there is love...all the rest will fall in place!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We've seen so many special moments here at The Ravenswood, but seeing the couples dogs walk down the aisle with the wedding rings has to be our favourite!

Describe The Ravenswood in 5 adjectives

Scenic, Romantic, Classic, Fairy-tale, Dreamy

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ravenswood?

We have so many but the Boathouse on the lake always captures the most amazing wedding photos, no matter what the season!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ravenswood?

Yes we have, but we respect the privacy of our couples. But we'll give you a hint on one of them, lets just say...what a voice!

What’s your favourite canapé?

The Chef does make an amazing Chilli Chicken and Coriander Patties with Sweet Chilli Sauce!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Ice-cream!

What is The Ravenswood most unique feature?

The Little Castle which is licensed for outside ceremonies really is our pièce de résistance. It's intimate, it's stunning and so romantic. Just take a look at our photos to see for yourself.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

There are so many parts we are proud of here at The Ravenswood. We do love showing off our wonderful Getting Ready Room, our newly refurbished Jacobean Suite and our stunning Princess Beatrice Suite which overlooks the wonderful gardens and lakes. If we had to choose one..it would be our team. We all LOVE weddings and it shows in everything we do, from the Wedding Consultants, to the gardeners, chefs, housekeepers and marketing team!
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