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Price: ~£5,750
Guests: 200
Description
Description
The stunning Apple Barn is licensed for your civil ceremony. With beautiful views, your outdoor ceremony is in a truly magical setting, with the option to hold your ceremony inside our marquee. Following your ceremony, we encourage you to enjoy the acres of land for photographs and activities, retiring to the Crown Barn terrace for your drinks reception. Meanwhile, you can take the opportunity to visit our lakes for your stunning wedding photos and take in the beautiful Sussex countryside as the new Mr & Mrs!
The Crown Barn is ideal for your wedding celebrations, accommodating 200 guests for a wedding breakfast, a daytime minimum number of 80 adult guests. The barn was hand-built using local oak, brick and stone and has been finished with exposed beams and gothic-inspired chandeliers. The barn’s features are modern yet rustic and provide the ideal canvas for your reception. An entire side of the barn can be opened up to let the outside in; you can have the feel of an outdoor event without the commitment to unpredictable weather. Our newly paved drinks reception area is beautifully sheltered by stunning willow trees, creating a relaxed place in which to enjoy a few refreshments and your guests’ company, with benches, outdoor seating and even Fire Pits.
You will be able to design your own wedding breakfast with the assistance of our team. From creative canapes, to formal three-course meals to hog roasts, BBQs and street food, there are there are a variety of dishes plus the opportunity to experience some of Circa's quirky evening food options such as The Circa Pizza Van, Bert & Ernie Street Food Karts & Bev the Gelato Bike.
Our Gothic inspired rustic barn lends itself perfectly to big evening celebrations, with capacity for up to 250 guests, dancefloor included and sofa booths for your any non-dancing guests to kick back and watch the festivities. Our Resident DJ will play all your favourite tunes so you & your guests can dance the night away!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Sara
We're delighted to hold weddings at our gorgeous barn, it really is a hidden gem that has loads of character, with only a select number of weddings a year each wedding we hold is completely bespoke and special to us at Circa Events.
With a wealth of wedding planning experience and know-how we can help you bring your vision to life for the big day. From foodie questions, to the venue décor, to the bar we'll manage all of that in house for you and be there on the day to see it all come to life.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Laughton Barns
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
250
Pricing for Laughton Barns
Pricing for Laughton Barns
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Included in the venue hire:
Tables & Chivari Chairs
Ceremony Barn (Apple Barn)
Reception Barn (Crown Barn)
Dancefloor
Outside & Inside sofas, tables and chairs
Sound system at the ceremony barn & Reception Barn
Bar Set up
Resident DJ from 7pm (no other live music allowed after 6pm)
Firepits
Hide detailsReviews (28)
- PPaul Edwards14/08/2023Amazing PlaceAmazing PlaceA truly memorable day, amazing placeA truly memorable day, amazing place
- TThe Bests14/08/2023Great VenueGreat VenueGreat venue for an outside wedding (we attended as guests)Great venue for an outside wedding (we attended as guests)
- KKat & Paul14/08/2023StunningStunningThe food was stunning. Everyone enjoyed it and said it was the best meal they'd had at a wedding. The staff were friendly and professional. Everything was perfectThe food was stunning. Everyone enjoyed it and said it was the best meal they'd had at a wedding. The staff were friendly and professional. Everything was perfect
- DDominique & Jordan09/08/2023Can't Recommend Circa Enough!Can't Recommend Circa Enough!From the beginning when I booked our wedding, Sara and the team have been so helpful. She would respond so fast which made me feel so relaxed knowing everything was under control. The food on the day was amazing. We also went with the deluxe drinks package which was such a big help. Our guests were filled with drink the whole time. Claire who run the day of the wedding was amazing. She made sure everything She made sure everything was on time and so professional. Thank you so much everyone xFrom the beginning when I booked our wedding, Sara and the team have been so helpful. She would respond so fast which made me feel so relaxed knowing everything was under control. The food on the day was amazing. We also went with the deluxe drinks package which was such a big help. Our guests were filled with drink the whole time. Claire who run the day of the wedding was amazing. She made sure everything She made sure everything was on time and so professional. Thank you so much everyone x
- ZZoe & Dan11/07/2023Thank you from the bottom of our heartsThank you from the bottom of our heartsFrom the bottom of our hearts thank you so much to all the Circa team for the most perfect day for our wedding at Laughton Barns. Sara was amazing from the moment we booked our wedding! She was always at the end of the phone or email throughout the whole process and was always quick to reply. The food was amazing everyone commented on it & said how beautiful it was especially the canapes! All our friends & family have said what an amazing wedding it was and the most fun wedding they have been toFrom the bottom of our hearts thank you so much to all the Circa team for the most perfect day for our wedding at Laughton Barns. Sara was amazing from the moment we booked our wedding! She was always at the end of the phone or email throughout the whole process and was always quick to reply. The food was amazing everyone commented on it & said how beautiful it was especially the canapes! All our friends & family have said what an amazing wedding it was and the most fun wedding they have been to
- ZZoe & Dan11/07/2023Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!From the bottom of our hearts thank you so much to all the Circa team for the most perfect day for our wedding at Laughton Barns. Sara, was amazing from the moment we booked our wedding in October 21. She was always at the end of the phone or email throughout the whole process and was quick to reply to our ideas and questions. We've also got to thank Katie for all her hard work on the day she was just incredible, the day just went so smoothly and it was everything and more we ever dreamed off. She was just brilliant from start to finish I honestly don't think we would of have the same experience without her. We loved how she made us feel and really put us at ease, she was always checking in with us and making sure we were ok and enjoying the day. If there was any problems we sure didn't know of any. We can't put into words what the day meant to us and for all the teams hard work and dedication. The food was amazing everyone commented on it and said how beautiful it was especially the canapes! All our friends and family have said what an amazing wedding it was and the most fun wedding they have been too. Thank you Circa. Mr & Mrs AbbottFrom the bottom of our hearts thank you so much to all the Circa team for the most perfect day for our wedding at Laughton Barns. Sara, was amazing from the moment we booked our wedding in October 21. She was always at the end of the phone or email throughout the whole process and was quick to reply to our ideas and questions. We've also got to thank Katie for all her hard work on the day she was just incredible, the day just went so smoothly and it was everything and more we ever dreamed off. She was just brilliant from start to finish I honestly don't think we would of have the same experience without her. We loved how she made us feel and really put us at ease, she was always checking in with us and making sure we were ok and enjoying the day. If there was any problems we sure didn't know of any. We can't put into words what the day meant to us and for all the teams hard work and dedication. The food was amazing everyone commented on it and said how beautiful it was especially the canapes! All our friends and family have said what an amazing wedding it was and the most fun wedding they have been too. Thank you Circa. Mr & Mrs Abbott
- BBekki & David06/07/2023Venue of DreamsVenue of DreamsMe & my new husband got married at Laughton barns on 01/07/23. From the moment we booked the barn back in ‘October 21’ Sara & the rest of the team have had great communication in making sure everything comes together and we get all the information we need right up until the few days before the wedding. The venue itself is just a dream and there’s so much outside space to make use off! The food is absolutely outstanding and our guests commented so much on how the food was so amazing and ...Me & my new husband got married at Laughton barns on 01/07/23. From the moment we booked the barn back in ‘October 21’ Sara & the rest of the team have had great communication in making sure everything comes together and we get all the information we need right up until the few days before the wedding. The venue itself is just a dream and there’s so much outside space to make use off! The food is absolutely outstanding and our guests commented so much on how the food was so amazing and ...
- BBekki & David03/07/2023Massive Thank YouMassive Thank YouHi Sara/Liv Firstly I'd love to say a massive thank you for all your help from the moment we booked the wedding right up until this week! We had the best day ever & everyone has mentioned how incredible the barn and outside area was! Secondly I'd like to express the biggest thank you, if there's anyway you can pass it over to Katie & Sean (I think I got there names right) who was there on Friday when setting up & everything they did yesterday, we felt well looked after! And also a massive thank you to the catering team, the food was amazing and all our guests commented on how amazing the food was! To Hugh for the help with the sound system and things! Many Thanks Bekki & David XxHi Sara/Liv Firstly I'd love to say a massive thank you for all your help from the moment we booked the wedding right up until this week! We had the best day ever & everyone has mentioned how incredible the barn and outside area was! Secondly I'd like to express the biggest thank you, if there's anyway you can pass it over to Katie & Sean (I think I got there names right) who was there on Friday when setting up & everything they did yesterday, we felt well looked after! And also a massive thank you to the catering team, the food was amazing and all our guests commented on how amazing the food was! To Hugh for the help with the sound system and things! Many Thanks Bekki & David Xx
- HHannah & Joe16/06/2023Thank you Circa!Thank you Circa!We worked with Circa events recently for our wedding day and I would highly recommend them. The communication from start to finish was great, the food was delicious (all of our guests absolutely love it) and service was faultless. Thank you Circa!We worked with Circa events recently for our wedding day and I would highly recommend them. The communication from start to finish was great, the food was delicious (all of our guests absolutely love it) and service was faultless. Thank you Circa!
- CCallie & Steve16/06/2023We highly recommend Circa for your next eventWe highly recommend Circa for your next eventWe recently used Circa Events to cater our wedding. We had originally booked Circa for our wedding in 2021 and they were extremely accommodating in rescheduling our date. We were also planning our wedding from the US and they were easy to communicate with and were able to quickly arrange a tasting when we traveled into the area. On the day of, the food was fantastic! Many guests commented how it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We highly recommend booking Circa for your next event!We recently used Circa Events to cater our wedding. We had originally booked Circa for our wedding in 2021 and they were extremely accommodating in rescheduling our date. We were also planning our wedding from the US and they were easy to communicate with and were able to quickly arrange a tasting when we traveled into the area. On the day of, the food was fantastic! Many guests commented how it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We highly recommend booking Circa for your next event!
Location & Contact Details for Laughton Barns
Location & Contact Details for Laughton Barns
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What makes Laughton Barns a unique wedding venue in East Sussex?
Laughton Barns offers a stunning setting featuring the Apple Barn for civil ceremonies, beautiful Sussex countryside views, and the Crown Barn for receptions with rustic and gothic-inspired decor. Its combination of outdoor and indoor venues, alongside acres of land and lakes, creates a magical and versatile wedding experience.
Is Laughton Barns licensed for civil wedding ceremonies?
Yes, the Apple Barn at Laughton Barns is licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to hold your wedding ceremony in a beautiful outdoor setting or inside the marquee depending on your preference.
How many guests can Laughton Barns accommodate for a wedding celebration?
The Crown Barn at Laughton Barns can accommodate up to 200 guests for a wedding breakfast, with a minimum of 80 adult guests during the daytime. For evening celebrations, the venue can host up to 250 guests with a dancefloor included.
Can I customize the menu for my wedding at Laughton Barns?
Absolutely! Laughton Barns offers a variety of catering options including creative canapés, formal three-course meals, hog roasts, BBQs, and street food. You can design your own wedding breakfast with assistance from their experienced team and explore unique evening food options like The Circa Pizza Van, Bert & Ernie Street Food Karts, and Bev the Gelato Bike.
Does Laughton Barns provide outdoor spaces for wedding photographs and activities?
Yes, following your ceremony, you can explore the expansive grounds for photographs and activities. The venue includes a terrace at the Crown Barn for drinks receptions and beautiful lakeside spots perfect for stunning wedding photos.
What kind of ambiance does the Crown Barn offer for wedding receptions?
The Crown Barn features hand-built construction with local oak, brick, and stone, exposed beams, and gothic-inspired chandeliers. Its rustic yet modern design offers a warm and elegant ambiance, and one side of the barn can be opened to bring in the outdoors.
Is there outdoor seating available for guests during the drinking reception?
Yes, the newly paved drinks reception area is sheltered by stunning willow trees and provides benches, outdoor seating, and cozy fire pits, creating a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy refreshments and guests' company.
Are there entertainment options included at Laughton Barns for the evening?
The venue offers a big evening celebration space within the Gothic-inspired rustic barn, including a dancefloor, sofa booths for non-dancing guests, and a Resident DJ who plays your favourite tunes to keep the party going all night.
Can the ceremony be held indoors if the weather is unpredictable?
Yes, while the Apple Barn offers an outdoor ceremony setting, there is the option to hold your ceremony inside the marquee at Laughton Barns to ensure comfort regardless of weather.
Where is Laughton Barns located and how accessible is it?
Laughton Barns is located in Lewes, East Sussex, England, with the postcode BN8 6BN. Its rural yet accessible location provides beautiful Sussex countryside surroundings, making it an ideal and convenient venue for couples in the UK looking for a picturesque wedding setting.
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