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Price: £4,950 – £7,100
Guests: 130
Description
Description
Fitzleroi Barn is a private, family-run wedding venue set in the heart of the South Downs, offering exclusive two-day hire for weddings that feel calm, personal and beautifully unhurried. With over 25 years of experience, the barn has been thoughtfully restored to create a setting where countryside character meets relaxed, modern elegance.
Couples enjoy exclusive use of the barn and grounds, with access the day before the wedding to prepare, style and settle in at an easy pace. This additional time allows celebrations to unfold naturally, with no rush and no pressure - something that couples and suppliers alike value.
At the heart of Fitzleroi Barn is a hands-on, experienced team led by Julia, who works closely with each couple throughout the planning process. From multiple planning meetings to supplier guidance and on-the-day coordination, you’ll be supported from your first visit through to the final moments of your celebration.
Ceremony Spaces
Fitzleroi Barn is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and offers a choice of indoor and outdoor settings, each with its own atmosphere while remaining closely connected within one private venue.
- The Long Room - Light-filled and intimate, ideal for smaller ceremonies for up to 70 guests
- The Main Barn - A historic timber-framed space with original beams for up to 130 guests
- The Courtyard - A rose-lined outdoor setting framed by barn doors for up to 130 guests
- The Meadow - An open-air ceremony space with sweeping South Downs views for up to 130 guests
Celebrant-led and humanist ceremonies are also warmly welcomed.
Receptions & Dining
Following your ceremony, drinks receptions are typically enjoyed in the Courtyard - a relaxed outdoor space with seating, parasols, an outdoor bar and plenty of opportunities for photographs.
For your wedding breakfast, the Main Barn can be styled with round tables, long feasting tables or a combination of both. Couples may also choose alfresco dining or street food trucks, using the courtyard and grounds to create a more informal, sociable feel. As evening arrives, the barn transforms into a warm, atmospheric space for music and dancing beneath the fairy lights.
Accommodation & Getting Ready
The Hayloft is a private, newly renovated maisonette located alongside the barn, designed for the couple’s stay. It also serves as a dedicated hair and make-up preparation space earlier in the day, before transforming into a romantic retreat to enjoy after the celebrations.
There is also a wide choice of local accommodation nearby for guests.
Freedom & Flexibility
Fitzleroi Barn offers couples genuine freedom when planning their day. There is no corkage on drinks, and couples can choose from a trusted network of recommended caterers covering a wide range of styles and budgets. Alternative caterers may also be considered, subject to approval.
With unlimited parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and thoughtful inclusions throughout, everything is designed to make planning straightforward and the experience seamless.
Fitzleroi Barn
A calm, considered setting for weddings shaped around you.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Julia McDavid
Fitzleroi barn has been in the family for over 80 years and I have fond memories of growing up with the cows wintering in the barn and mooching around in the courtyard. Since then we have moved to arable farming and the barn and courtyard have been sympathetically renovated into a stunning wedding venue. Which I have been running, since marrying my husband Mark here 22 years ago.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Fitzleroi Barn
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
180
Pricing for Fitzleroi Barn
Pricing for Fitzleroi Barn
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
* The hire price includes the use of the Main Barn, the Long Room, and the Courtyard.
* Exclusively yours - the barn will be exclusively yours for the whole weekend, the day before and the day after your wedding day, as well as the big day.
* No corkage fees - you're welcome to bring your own drinks to Fitzleroi Barn.
* No ceremony fees - we're a fully licensed venue and don't charge extra if you choose to have a ceremony here.
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- TTilda16/09/20255 stars all round!5 stars all round!My wife and I had our wedding in August 2025 at Fitzleroi. We had ~110 guests for both ceremony and reception. Julia and Martina at Fitzleroi were helpful and responsive from the very first e-mail. We felt there was plenty of communication throughout the entire process, from enquiry to booking and planning to the actual day itself. We appreciated that we were able to visit Fitzleroi multiple times leading up to the day, whether that was for an official meeting or just to show one of our parents around. We also feel the price of hire, particularly for a Saturday wedding in summer, was incredibly competitive, and was made even more attractive when we realised how much flexibility we had with vendors and other bits and pieces compared to other venues we looked at. The venue itself is beautiful. We liked that it felt secluded and quiet. The barn was lovely with the exposed beams and fairy lights. We felt it required minimal extra decor because of how it looks on its own. The whole site was very clean and well taken care of. The flowers in the courtyard during summer were gorgeous too, and again saved us on having to put extra effort in with decorations! Some of our older guests commented on the plentiful seating, both in the barn and in the courtyard, which was much appreciated (particularly after the ceilidh!). Plus, the plentiful parking and the option to leave cars overnight was very helpful. Everyone was able to let loose and not worry about needing to drive back. Extra special thanks to Martina for being absolutely brilliant on the day of and the day before. She helped us time our successive aisle walks perfectly. The practice the day before really helped ease the minds of us and our bridal parties. She also answered all of my endless questions upon setting up and printed off signs for me that I had forgotten to do. On the day of, Lizzie and I barely saw her after the ceremony, but we were assured by our mums that she was working incredibly hard to make sure all was running smoothly. For example, updating our personalised cupcake signs when there was a mix up with icing colours and cake flavours. She quickly replicated the sign exactly, matched the flavours to the icing colours, and printed it off without us even noticing. We really appreciated this considering the number of dietary requirements we had! Finally, we praise both Julia and Martina for how warm and welcoming they were. They both made us feel like they genuinely cared how our big day went and we felt we could truly trust them both.My wife and I had our wedding in August 2025 at Fitzleroi. We had ~110 guests for both ceremony and reception. Julia and Martina at Fitzleroi were helpful and responsive from the very first e-mail. We felt there was plenty of communication throughout the entire process, from enquiry to booking and planning to the actual day itself. We appreciated that we were able to visit Fitzleroi multiple times leading up to the day, whether that was for an official meeting or just to show one of our parents around. We also feel the price of hire, particularly for a Saturday wedding in summer, was incredibly competitive, and was made even more attractive when we realised how much flexibility we had with vendors and other bits and pieces compared to other venues we looked at. The venue itself is beautiful. We liked that it felt secluded and quiet. The barn was lovely with the exposed beams and fairy lights. We felt it required minimal extra decor because of how it looks on its own. The whole site was very clean and well taken care of. The flowers in the courtyard during summer were gorgeous too, and again saved us on having to put extra effort in with decorations! Some of our older guests commented on the plentiful seating, both in the barn and in the courtyard, which was much appreciated (particularly after the ceilidh!). Plus, the plentiful parking and the option to leave cars overnight was very helpful. Everyone was able to let loose and not worry about needing to drive back. Extra special thanks to Martina for being absolutely brilliant on the day of and the day before. She helped us time our successive aisle walks perfectly. The practice the day before really helped ease the minds of us and our bridal parties. She also answered all of my endless questions upon setting up and printed off signs for me that I had forgotten to do. On the day of, Lizzie and I barely saw her after the ceremony, but we were assured by our mums that she was working incredibly hard to make sure all was running smoothly. For example, updating our personalised cupcake signs when there was a mix up with icing colours and cake flavours. She quickly replicated the sign exactly, matched the flavours to the icing colours, and printed it off without us even noticing. We really appreciated this considering the number of dietary requirements we had! Finally, we praise both Julia and Martina for how warm and welcoming they were. They both made us feel like they genuinely cared how our big day went and we felt we could truly trust them both.
- SSoph & Simon - Acoustic Duo11/06/2025Amazing Venue! Amazing Venue!I have worked at Fitzleroi Barn many times as part of my Acoustic Duo (@sophandsimon) performing live music for weddings and Fitzleori Barn is by far one of our favourites venues in West Sussex to work at! The team are so helpful and the running of the day is seamless. The team are always warm and welcoming and the barn itself is beautiful. All the weddings we have worked there have been perfectly executed with attention to detail. If you are considering choosing Fitzleroi Barn as your wedding venue, do it!I have worked at Fitzleroi Barn many times as part of my Acoustic Duo (@sophandsimon) performing live music for weddings and Fitzleori Barn is by far one of our favourites venues in West Sussex to work at! The team are so helpful and the running of the day is seamless. The team are always warm and welcoming and the barn itself is beautiful. All the weddings we have worked there have been perfectly executed with attention to detail. If you are considering choosing Fitzleroi Barn as your wedding venue, do it!
- LLucy and Joe30/07/2024PerfectionPerfectionJulia was very personable and made a perfect guide for our wedding day. The guests couldn’t stop talking about how perfect the venue was. Really good with the setting up and taking down time, perfect for the day. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for their wedding - I did when another couple were on their viewing round the barn. Fitzleroi is THE place to get married, it’s perfect!Julia was very personable and made a perfect guide for our wedding day. The guests couldn’t stop talking about how perfect the venue was. Really good with the setting up and taking down time, perfect for the day. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for their wedding - I did when another couple were on their viewing round the barn. Fitzleroi is THE place to get married, it’s perfect!
- JJohn & Chelsea20/06/2024The most unbelievable wedding The most unbelievable weddingA truly unbelievable venue - the perfect setting for our wedding. The courtyard is still being spoken about two weeks on, with its stunning floral decorations and scenic views in the summertime. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and always responsive to any questions we had. They also provided planners on the day which made it go so smoothly. Would 100% recommend for any couple planning to get married here.A truly unbelievable venue - the perfect setting for our wedding. The courtyard is still being spoken about two weeks on, with its stunning floral decorations and scenic views in the summertime. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and always responsive to any questions we had. They also provided planners on the day which made it go so smoothly. Would 100% recommend for any couple planning to get married here.
- AAmy & Dan29/01/2023Superb venue and teamSuperb venue and teamWe only saw a couple of venues before picking Fitzleroi Barn, but we knew instantly when we arrived for the first viewing that this is where we wanted to get married. The location is stunning, the barn picturesque and Julia and Louise just made us feel so welcome from day 1. There was nothing that was too much for them and they made planning the day so easy and stress free - all of their advice was invaluable and the day felt so seamless which was down to all their hard work! The day was absolutely perfect, we couldn't have asked for better. Throughout planning and the day itself the team were easy to get in touch with, always on hand to help and were so on the ball and organised it meant we could focus more on other things. Being able to set up the day before and pack up the day after too was a big plus! Thank you for having us and making our day so special!We only saw a couple of venues before picking Fitzleroi Barn, but we knew instantly when we arrived for the first viewing that this is where we wanted to get married. The location is stunning, the barn picturesque and Julia and Louise just made us feel so welcome from day 1. There was nothing that was too much for them and they made planning the day so easy and stress free - all of their advice was invaluable and the day felt so seamless which was down to all their hard work! The day was absolutely perfect, we couldn't have asked for better. Throughout planning and the day itself the team were easy to get in touch with, always on hand to help and were so on the ball and organised it meant we could focus more on other things. Being able to set up the day before and pack up the day after too was a big plus! Thank you for having us and making our day so special!
- BBecky and Stuart11/05/2022Beautiful barn in a lovely rural setting.Beautiful barn in a lovely rural setting.Beautiful barn in a lovely rural setting. Julia was fantastic when we had to postpone twice due to Covid, and on the day when we wanted everything to be perfect. Great communication and friendly help and advice. Plenty of parking and a lovely courtyard if the weather is good. Would highly recommend!Beautiful barn in a lovely rural setting. Julia was fantastic when we had to postpone twice due to Covid, and on the day when we wanted everything to be perfect. Great communication and friendly help and advice. Plenty of parking and a lovely courtyard if the weather is good. Would highly recommend!
- PPat11/05/2022Our grandsons wedding day was made so memorable by the service received.Our grandsons wedding day was made so memorable by the service received.This is an ideal wedding venue for those who want a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our grandson's wedding day was made so memorable by the service received.This is an ideal wedding venue for those who want a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our grandson's wedding day was made so memorable by the service received.
- CChantal and Andy11/05/2022Wish we could do it all againWish we could do it all againThank you so much Fitzleroi Barn for making our wedding so special! The most beautiful location - wish we could do it all again. Would highly recommendThank you so much Fitzleroi Barn for making our wedding so special! The most beautiful location - wish we could do it all again. Would highly recommend
- MMike and Cassie11/05/2022We recently got married in July 2021 and I can honestly say that we had the time of our lives.We recently got married in July 2021 and I can honestly say that we had the time of our lives.Fitzleroi Barn is a fantastic setting for a wedding. We got married in July 2021 and I can honestly say that we had the time of our lives. Julia was very helpful and attentive on the build up and the venue itself offered ample space both inside and outside for our guests. The contractors they recommended were excellent, matching the fantastic service of those at Fitzleroi.Fitzleroi Barn is a fantastic setting for a wedding. We got married in July 2021 and I can honestly say that we had the time of our lives. Julia was very helpful and attentive on the build up and the venue itself offered ample space both inside and outside for our guests. The contractors they recommended were excellent, matching the fantastic service of those at Fitzleroi.
- AAimee and Jack11/05/2022A beautiful venue!A beautiful venue!A beautiful venue! Fitzleroi Barn were always helpful, accommodating, and nothing but warm and welcoming! We would get married again here in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!A beautiful venue! Fitzleroi Barn were always helpful, accommodating, and nothing but warm and welcoming! We would get married again here in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Location & Contact Details for Fitzleroi Barn
Location & Contact Details for Fitzleroi Barn
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
The best wedding at Fitzleroi has to be my own and I strive to make every wedding at Fitzleroi just as magical.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Allow plenty of time to set up and dismantle so that it becomes an enjoyable process.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every wedding at Fitzleroi is unique, we've had couples bring their dog as an usher and one bride even brought her horse.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stunning, welcoming, flexible, relaxed, unforgettable.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Oh we have so many! They include the front field overlooking the South Downs, the Rose Wall, the huge barn doors in the courtyard and inside the Barn itself.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
The couples are the celebrities here!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Salt & pepper squid
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Salt & Vinegar crisps!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The natural beauty and oak structure of the barn.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are always delighted to hear back from couples who have thoroughly enjoyed their day.
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