Grittenham Barn

(39)
£3,200 - £6,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
2 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

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Description

Grittenham is set in the heart of West Sussex in the South Downs National Park. The barn, farmhouse and outbuildings form a historic site that was mentioned in the Domesday Book. We do a maximum of 40 weddings a year which means that each one is unique and there is no feeling of being on a conveyor belt. Couples and their friends and family have access from 9 am the day before their wedding until noon the following day giving you plenty of time to set up to enable you to enjoy your big day to the full. Our historic Sussex Barn has been carefully and thoughtfully renovated. It features a stunning central fireplace, vaulted ceiling and traditional iron chandeliers which look incredible adorned with flowers. The space is beautiful but flexible; with lighting, flowers, and candles, you can easily create the mood you want for your wedding - be it elegant, relaxed and romantic or dramatic. The barn seats 120 people comfortably or 250 standing. Tables, chairs and lighting are included in the hire price. A lovely, traditional canvas marquee is also available to hire; this was made specifically for the grass area next to the courtyard, and works brilliantly for reception drinks, music or as a chill-out area. Grittenham Barn is set in 7 acres of stunning grounds with many beautiful garden areas to enjoy with your guests. We also have two beautiful self contained accommodations with open-plan living room/kitchen, double bedroom and bathrooms which are available for couples and their family to book. Admire the views of the South Downs and neighbouring vineyard, visit our donkeys and pigs, or watch the ducks paddling on the lake. The opportunities for stunning wedding photographs are endless! Grittenham Barn is licensed for civil ceremonies, both inside the barn and in the grounds, or you can choose to get married at one of the beautiful local country churches. Tillington church is spectacular and features in a number of Turner paintings. Please come and visit.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Nicola (owner) and Katherine (office manager)
Grittenham has been my family home since 2001 when we purchased it off the Mitford estate (my brother) where it had been tenant farmed for many generations. The farm and surrounding buildings have been completely restored with love and attention and we have created a beautiful garden from what was just farmland. We are very proud of the result of our hard work. We are very lucky and love sharing this beautiful, historic place with wedding couples and their guests on their most special day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Grittenham Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
2
Sleeps No. of People
4
Bridal Suite
Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
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Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted

Pricing for Grittenham Barn

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,200
Maximum Price
£6,500
Access from 9 am the day before until 12 pm the day after
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Grittenham Barn
(39)

L&J
Happy couple married in November
November 2024
Excellent venue and people

We had our wedding here, and loved the barn, fairy lights, outside space, and owners. The communication was excellent and there's two small on-site air bnbs which is perfect for after the event if you want to stay locally. We married in November and the heating was good, plus an open fire to add to heat and ambience. The owners and managers of the barn were on hand throughout via email, then in person the day before and the morning of, they were happy to advise on things like table layouts and how to use the space best. Charlie, the manager on the day, was fantastic - happy to do last minute jobs like delivering the ring to the best man when I'd forgotten to hand it over, passing a card to my husband, as well as the more 'standard' stuff like getting both of us to the registrar at the correct time, ensuring caterers and entertainment companies had a point of contact, that the music system was working, ensuring the heating and fires were lit and maintained...honestly, his list was endless and he did it all wonderfully. We would highly recommend this venue if you're looking for a barn!

John and Zoe
Happy couple married in March
November 2024
The most special day!

We had the wedding of our dreams at this beautiful venue. The team were incredible. They made everything run as stress free as possible, from the planning to the running of the day. We can not thank them enough! Grittenham has the most stunning of grounds and has created the most beautiful memories for ourselves and our family to cherish.

Hayley &Dan
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
The most Perfect Day

Katherine, Charlie, Rob, Nicola and Mark, Wow, I'm not even sure where to begin. From the very first moment we walked in to Grittenham Barn and the warm relaxed welcome we got from Nicola, we both immediately turned to one another and said "This is the place". Every single contact made, every single visit was completely effortless. Every question and queries asked were answered immediately. From the set up the day before to Charlie running the actual day was completely seamless. Mark taking us over to the field in the Land Rover to get some beautiful golden hour shots was above and beyond expectation. We were incredibly lucky to have a glorious day and I'm pretty sure every single guest asked "Where did you find this place?" 🙂 You truly made our dream wedding Flawless. I've attached some pictures from our photographer but looking forward to sharing many more. We will definitely be at the Xmas market and Dan and I really want to come back and stay for our anniversary. Once again, we can't thank you all enough. Hayley & Dan

Paige & Alex
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Our wedding was perfect

We fell in love with Grittenham Barn on our very first viewing and booked it for our wedding only a few hours later. The grounds are very naturally beautiful and extremely well kept, with lots of amazing different spots for varied photos. The barn itself is lovely and a great base to put your decorative stamp on. Finally, the owners and organisers are lovely, helpful people who made sure our day was executed exactly how we wanted. 100% recommend!

Linda King
Wedding: May
June 2024
Stunningly beautiful

Our daughter's wedding was simply wonderful. The sun shone, and Grittenham barn was at its best; a superb venue in such glorious weather. The grounds were immaculately prepared, and we felt reassured by regular offers of help, and support. Grittenham Bar company were incredible; pleasant, chatty, friendly and brilliant help the following day with clearing up.

Hannah & Freddie
Happy couple married in August
April 2024
Our day ran perfectly and we can't thank you all..

From our first visit to your venue, we were taken away with how beautiful the barn grounds, surrounding buildings and of course, truly stunning views. Our day ran perfectly an we can't thank you all enough for the preparation and care you provided throughout. All our guests were just as impressed with the venue and loved the addition of your lovely donkeys! Thank you Charlie for keeping us hydrated, Katherine for all the admin support and N&M for your hospitality and over our stay.

K&Z
Happy couple married in December
January 2024
A perfect winter wedding! Grittenham Barn is simply magical!

If you are looking for a rustic barn, with beautiful grounds and super chilled owners, Grittenham Barn is the absolute perfect place. We had our day just a few days before Christmas and from beginning to end, it was wonderful. Having access to the barn the day before and option to stay on site just makes setting up and the morning of so much easier. We were able to decorate the barn exactly how we wanted with nothing too much trouble for the venue to accommodate. The team at Grittenham are really chilled out, helpful and fun. What we loved most is that our day did not feel like a conveyor belt wedding with lots of restrictions and completely impersonal where you are chucked out after the day ready for the next couple. The entire process from viewing, booking and the months before could not have been more exciting and with outstanding support. We had 'Eat the Street' (Frankie & Michelle) provide the catering & event support and 'Grittenham Bar' (Charlie) for our evening bar service. Could not recommend both of these suppliers enough. So professional, kind and personable. Both Charlie & Michelle on the day just made everything run so smoothly with incredible attention to detail. We were so grateful to have them there on the day. I could rave about this venue for paragraphs- don't even get me started on the donkeys who are such a gorgeous addition! But overall, I cannot think of a downside to this venue if you are looking for a unique, warm, intimate and rustic barn and are keen to have a creative input. If you are looking for a larger, more corporate experience where someone plans your day in the same way they have so many others before you- it is not the best choice for you. Thank you Grittenham Barn- our guest and I will remember this wedding for the rest of our lives!

Adam & Eleanor
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Couldn't have been more perfect

Grittenham was the best wedding venue we could have found. Not only is the cost seemingly so much better than other venues, but you get the venue to yourselves for the weekend without worrying about other weddings. The choice of paying extra to stay at one of the on site cottages (the other went to the bride's parents) was nice too. The venue staff were very responsive and helpful, and helped ensure the day ran really smoothly. The venue itself was very cosy in our autumn wedding with the fire going. Great stuff there too like the lights, mic and speaker system. It was nice to have the ceremony and reception in the same building, it made our wedding more intimate. Being able to go around the grounds as well was good for photos and also our guests loved it! Big thanks to the Grittenham team.

Kim and Scott
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Stunning venue and amazingly helpful team created the perfect day for us

From the beginning the team at Grittenham were super helpful and flexible to support us in creating a personalised and super special day - especially as we were organising it from Australia! The venue is stunning - we received so many comments from our guests about how pretty and well kept the venue is. They also loved the addition of the donkeys and pigs. The barn is a perfect size for our 70-80 guests and we loved having the separate bar/dancefloor area for the evening. We also loved having the option of the walled garden for the outdoor ceremony. The bridal party stayed overnight in the cottages and it was so relaxing waking up at the farm, having a stroll and watching the sunrise. Overall, the flexibility, price, kind staff and relaxing atmosphere made Grittenham perfect for us. We are so happy we found this venue.

Tamsyn & Josh
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
I wish everyone could experience the magic of.....

I wish everyone could experience the magic of getting married at Grittenham. What a beautiful location, which made our day so special. Thank you so much for all your help through everything. All the best, Tamsyn & Josh x

Location & Contact Details for Grittenham Barn

Wedding Venue Address
Grittenham Barn, Tillington, West Sussex, GU28 0PG, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Grittenham Barn?

I married Mark 6 years ago so that has to be the best wedding for me. My step son also got married here in 2022 by the lake which was very special for us. However, all the weddings are special and unique. I still find 15 years on watching the bride walk up the aisle very moving.

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

Enjoy it! You have plenty of time to set up and pack down so make it fun and relaxed and enjoy the moment!

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

A duck toller retriever (we have one too) giving the couple the rings. I also loved the wedding which had birds of prey on display and an owl delivered the ring.

Describe Grittenham Barn in 5 adjectives

Stunning, beautiful, relaxed, natural, rustic

Where’s the best photo spot at Grittenham Barn?

There are plenty, the photographers love it - down by the lake is a favourite, as are the donkeys and pigs, walking through the gardens, the nut walks or up into the surrounding cornfields. The South Downs can be seen from most spots including the barn itself. Some people even love the industrial barns at the back of the farm and Mark's old Land Rovers

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Grittenham Barn?

I am hopeless at celebrities! Perhaps Mark's niece Sara who got 100 caps for England at Netball

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini yorkshire puddings with roast beef and horseradish

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese but it isn't good for a restful night!

What is Grittenham Barn most unique feature?

The huge, double oak glass doors in the barn as well as the central log fire

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The pleasure Grittenham as given to so many couples
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