Highden Estate

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Price: £4,500 – £6,500

Guests: 200

Deals available: 1

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)

Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Summer weekend wedding 2024

Description

The Highden Walled Garden was built in the Victorian era and has been well maintained since. Stepping through the door into our secret garden you’re transported into serenity, the high walls provide a private and secure venue. Within the acre of space, a beautiful apple and pear archway runs up the middle over a pebble pathway, vines growing various berries and flowers including the climbing Lady Silvia Rose which was planted by the Denman’s in the early 1900s The field offers a 20 acre picturesque blank canvas. Views across an unblemished landscape, ensure total privacy and seclusion, whilst offering you the best sights from the top of the South Downs National Park. It’s the perfect venue to dance amongst the stars The Forest School is maintained by Garden Cottage Nursery. Due to its magical feel it has become an ideal venue for weddings and parties

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Louisa Campbell

My family and I have decided to share a few of our favourite spots on the estate to couples that would like to celebrate their special day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2018

No. of Weddings Hosted

Less than 10

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Highden Estate

Wedding Venue Type

Garden / Outdoor

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

Pricing for Highden Estate

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£4,500.00 – £6,500.00

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Day before set up available

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

- Exclusive use of the Walled Garden which includes a beautiful marquee (the same as the British bake-off), parking, electricity and water is £6,500 for 2023. £4500 for 2022. - Exclusive use of the twenty acre field or Forest School for a day is £900. - Lighting and fair lights both in the Walled Garden and camping grounds - Toilets included - Accommodation included at an additional cost

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Reviews (31)

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Oscar & Chloe
15/09/2025
Fantastic venue, best day ever!Fantastic venue, best day ever!
Highden Estate is a fantastic venue, from the first visit when we met Jane we knew it was going to be our wedding venue! Jane was so lovely showing us around, then we met her daughter, Louisa who was amazing and very helpful throughout all stages leading up to the wedding. The days before the wedding we had the freedom to set up the space and then on the wedding day everyone was so helpful. The sun was shining and all our guests were commented on how the venue was perfect! It was our own Secret Garden!Highden Estate is a fantastic venue, from the first visit when we met Jane we knew it was going to be our wedding venue! Jane was so lovely showing us around, then we met her daughter, Louisa who was amazing and very helpful throughout all stages leading up to the wedding. The days before the wedding we had the freedom to set up the space and then on the wedding day everyone was so helpful. The sun was shining and all our guests were commented on how the venue was perfect! It was our own Secret Garden!
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Kerry & Joss
07/10/2024
Wonderful family & wonderful venue!Wonderful family & wonderful venue!
I honestly cannnot recommend Louisa, Jane & everyone at Highden enough!!!! We were told by Jane that they started doing weddings there when their children got married, and one by one, they all had their weddings in the walled garden where they grew up. The family enjoyed the experience so much, they now hire it out as a wedding venue & you can really see the passion & excitement there, especially from Jane! Hand on heart, we first visited last February & with it being winter, I liked it, but it didn't hit me. My now husband is an awarded gardener (very proud!!!!) & told me that the bones were there & this was our venue. I wasn't sure & was worried about the possibility of poor weather & a mainly outdoor venue. We revisited in June a few months later & yes, my husband was very, very right! The venue is beautiful, the garden is beautiful, the huge lavender bushes smell divine, the climbing roses & wisteria were gorgous. The tunnel made from apple & pear trees with fairy lights were just beautiful, & reminded us of a part of The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall which hold very important memories for us. We met Soph & Simon the wedding singers there too, & everything just felt right. It was so beautiful that we knew that even if it rained all day, we would still spend a wonderful day together in the marquee, looking out at the beautiful garden. The run up to the wedding, Louisa was great at communication & gave me a list of information they needed, so I think I had a year to go through everything & knew there wouldnt be any surprises before! She also gave me a list of suppliers that had already been there, but we were free to choose whoever we wanted. This flexibility turned out to be very rare with wedding venues, but ensured we got the day we wanted! We did use glamping tents, entertainment & caterers from their vendors list though, which was incredibly helpful as a starting point, especially with the caterer as there are so many options there! For anyone looking, we would 1000% recommend Mid Sussex Catering for food & drinks all day, as well as the evening bar. We were also able to visit the venue whenever we wanted (just check before, dont just turn up haha!) & came back for this years open day with some of our immediate family where we could take notes for later that year. They hold a maximum of one wedding a week on Saturdays only, meaning our tables & chairs were delivered 5 days before the wedding, & when we arrived on thursday to start decorating, the lovely gardener was there cutting the lawns! With thursday & friday to set everything up, Jane came over & asked that we walk her through where we wanted to get married *weather permitting* as they have several sites in the garden that you can marry. The morning of our wedding, Jane, Vicky & Richard set up everything outdoor with our wedding arch & guests chairs, while my husband & some of his family put out flowers etc. The day was perfect. Vicky was the day organiser & I only saw her a handful of times, but teh day was perfect & she must have been incredibly busy! Vicky & Richard were both there at midnight & did some initial tidying so that we could go to bed in our tent. The morning afterwards, I felt horrendous (I think I was just so exhausted & didnt drink enough) but while I was napping in a rattan armchair, Jane came by & made my husband & mum a cup of tea/coffee & had a lovely chat about the day. We had both Sunday & Monday to take everything down which was easily done. Start to finish, the Denman family have been wonderful. Thank you for giving us the most beautiful wedding day, with blue skies, beautiful surroundings & wonderful memories. Every time we drive past your sign we smile (:I honestly cannnot recommend Louisa, Jane & everyone at Highden enough!!!! We were told by Jane that they started doing weddings there when their children got married, and one by one, they all had their weddings in the walled garden where they grew up. The family enjoyed the experience so much, they now hire it out as a wedding venue & you can really see the passion & excitement there, especially from Jane! Hand on heart, we first visited last February & with it being winter, I liked it, but it didn't hit me. My now husband is an awarded gardener (very proud!!!!) & told me that the bones were there & this was our venue. I wasn't sure & was worried about the possibility of poor weather & a mainly outdoor venue. We revisited in June a few months later & yes, my husband was very, very right! The venue is beautiful, the garden is beautiful, the huge lavender bushes smell divine, the climbing roses & wisteria were gorgous. The tunnel made from apple & pear trees with fairy lights were just beautiful, & reminded us of a part of The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall which hold very important memories for us. We met Soph & Simon the wedding singers there too, & everything just felt right. It was so beautiful that we knew that even if it rained all day, we would still spend a wonderful day together in the marquee, looking out at the beautiful garden. The run up to the wedding, Louisa was great at communication & gave me a list of information they needed, so I think I had a year to go through everything & knew there wouldnt be any surprises before! She also gave me a list of suppliers that had already been there, but we were free to choose whoever we wanted. This flexibility turned out to be very rare with wedding venues, but ensured we got the day we wanted! We did use glamping tents, entertainment & caterers from their vendors list though, which was incredibly helpful as a starting point, especially with the caterer as there are so many options there! For anyone looking, we would 1000% recommend Mid Sussex Catering for food & drinks all day, as well as the evening bar. We were also able to visit the venue whenever we wanted (just check before, dont just turn up haha!) & came back for this years open day with some of our immediate family where we could take notes for later that year. They hold a maximum of one wedding a week on Saturdays only, meaning our tables & chairs were delivered 5 days before the wedding, & when we arrived on thursday to start decorating, the lovely gardener was there cutting the lawns! With thursday & friday to set everything up, Jane came over & asked that we walk her through where we wanted to get married *weather permitting* as they have several sites in the garden that you can marry. The morning of our wedding, Jane, Vicky & Richard set up everything outdoor with our wedding arch & guests chairs, while my husband & some of his family put out flowers etc. The day was perfect. Vicky was the day organiser & I only saw her a handful of times, but teh day was perfect & she must have been incredibly busy! Vicky & Richard were both there at midnight & did some initial tidying so that we could go to bed in our tent. The morning afterwards, I felt horrendous (I think I was just so exhausted & didnt drink enough) but while I was napping in a rattan armchair, Jane came by & made my husband & mum a cup of tea/coffee & had a lovely chat about the day. We had both Sunday & Monday to take everything down which was easily done. Start to finish, the Denman family have been wonderful. Thank you for giving us the most beautiful wedding day, with blue skies, beautiful surroundings & wonderful memories. Every time we drive past your sign we smile (:
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Helen & Tom
24/06/2024
Highden is ideal for any couple looking for a great outdoor weddingHighden is ideal for any couple looking for a great outdoor wedding
From day one, Highden made it so easy and chilled in the lead up to our special day. The grounds looked incredible on the day and the support team were fantastic throughout. Being able to begin set up on the Thursday meant we could enjoy it rather than rush through and this made a real difference. We couldn’t really speak more highly of Highden as a venue, team or experience. From day one, Highden made it so easy and chilled in the lead up to our special day. The grounds looked incredible on the day and the support team were fantastic throughout. Being able to begin set up on the Thursday meant we could enjoy it rather than rush through and this made a real difference. We couldn’t really speak more highly of Highden as a venue, team or experience.
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Willa and Phil
15/02/2024
Stunning venue Stunning venue
THE most stunning venue. We had the most incredible day and the icing on the cake were the beautiful, rural and private surroundings. I could have imagined a more perfect location THE most stunning venue. We had the most incredible day and the icing on the cake were the beautiful, rural and private surroundings. I could have imagined a more perfect location
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Alice
15/02/2024
The most perfect venue for our 'Festival' themed wThe most perfect venue for our 'Festival' themed w
The most perfect venue for our 'Festival' themed wedding. From start to finish the Denman family were so helpful and they certainly help make our dream a reality. The Cow Field had the most wonderful views of the South Downs and the space was extraordinary. We were always in constant communication wth Philly and nothing was ever a problem. We hired fire pits, walk in fridge and tents from Highden, which made things easier for us. Seriously, if anyone wants to recreate what we did, I couldn't recThe most perfect venue for our 'Festival' themed wedding. From start to finish the Denman family were so helpful and they certainly help make our dream a reality. The Cow Field had the most wonderful views of the South Downs and the space was extraordinary. We were always in constant communication wth Philly and nothing was ever a problem. We hired fire pits, walk in fridge and tents from Highden, which made things easier for us. Seriously, if anyone wants to recreate what we did, I couldn't rec
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Jade
15/02/2024
Best Wedding Best Wedding
We hired cowdown field for our wedding reception and we couldn’t have asked for anymore. Louisa and the family were absolutely fantastic to deal with, we had postponed the wedding twice due to covid and they were incredibly flexible and understanding. The venue has the best views in Sussex which make for the perfect back drop to an outdoor wedding! Thank you highden!We hired cowdown field for our wedding reception and we couldn’t have asked for anymore. Louisa and the family were absolutely fantastic to deal with, we had postponed the wedding twice due to covid and they were incredibly flexible and understanding. The venue has the best views in Sussex which make for the perfect back drop to an outdoor wedding! Thank you highden!
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Jess
15/02/2024
The most beautiful location for our wedding day!The most beautiful location for our wedding day!
The most beautiful location for our wedding day! The walled garden at the Highden Estate was the most beautiful setting for our wedding. The flowers were in full bloom and looked stunning! The Highden team were super friendly, professional and efficient. We had the best day ever!The most beautiful location for our wedding day! The walled garden at the Highden Estate was the most beautiful setting for our wedding. The flowers were in full bloom and looked stunning! The Highden team were super friendly, professional and efficient. We had the best day ever!
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Frankie Neame
15/02/2024
Best day ever Best day ever
Louisa, Jane, Philly and Kirsty were the most incredible venue suppliers I could have asked for. They supported me every step of the way and the venue itself was everything I dreamed of. Secret Garden was my favourite film as a child and I felt I was there for my wedding thanks to this venue. Fully flexibility on how I wanted to have the layout and decor, full support in the lead up and throughout the day itself. Can’t thank you all enough. I highly recommend having your wedding, reception, partLouisa, Jane, Philly and Kirsty were the most incredible venue suppliers I could have asked for. They supported me every step of the way and the venue itself was everything I dreamed of. Secret Garden was my favourite film as a child and I felt I was there for my wedding thanks to this venue. Fully flexibility on how I wanted to have the layout and decor, full support in the lead up and throughout the day itself. Can’t thank you all enough. I highly recommend having your wedding, reception, part
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Umang Qazi
15/02/2024
Highden Estate venue Highden Estate venue
The walled garden at Highden was the most magical setting for our wedding in late May. The Denman family have created such a special place and Louisa was very accommodating throughout, allowing us full freedom to make the space our own for the weekend. Kirsty was a star on the day and helped everything run smoothly. We can’t thank them enough for helping us create a spectacular celebration…we just wish we could do it all again!The walled garden at Highden was the most magical setting for our wedding in late May. The Denman family have created such a special place and Louisa was very accommodating throughout, allowing us full freedom to make the space our own for the weekend. Kirsty was a star on the day and helped everything run smoothly. We can’t thank them enough for helping us create a spectacular celebration…we just wish we could do it all again!
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Gilly and Robbie
15/02/2024
The day we dreamt ofThe day we dreamt of
We got Married in May 2023. It was the most amazing day. We were allowed to amend the venue so it suited our needs. We could decorate it how we wanted to. We had our ceremony outside in the garden of the Walled Garden. It was beautiful and exactly how we wanted it. The Highden Team were amazing, so helpful on the day and with giving us suppliers. Thank you so much to everyone. We feel so lucky to have had our wedding a Highden in the walled garden and wouldn't want it anywhere else. Thank you! :) We got Married in May 2023. It was the most amazing day. We were allowed to amend the venue so it suited our needs. We could decorate it how we wanted to. We had our ceremony outside in the garden of the Walled Garden. It was beautiful and exactly how we wanted it. The Highden Team were amazing, so helpful on the day and with giving us suppliers. Thank you so much to everyone. We feel so lucky to have had our wedding a Highden in the walled garden and wouldn't want it anywhere else. Thank you! :)