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Welcome to Shermanbury Place: Your Exclusive Wedding Venue in West Sussex
Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, Shermanbury Place offers an exclusive-use outdoor wedding venue designed just for you. Surrounded by peaceful woodland, open farmland, and beautiful water meadows, this private estate provides a stunning natural backdrop with breath-taking views of the South Downs. Opening for bookings from May to September, Shermanbury Place is a fresh, versatile space—a blank canvas where you can bring your unique wedding vision to life.
The Setting: A Serene and Historic Location
Shermanbury Place is all about privacy and tranquillity. The estate includes access to the charming 12th-century St Giles Church, located right next door—perfect for a meaningful ceremony. Your main celebration will take place in the Party Paddock, a dedicated 1.5-acre area that offers complete creative freedom. Imagine your marquee surrounded by expansive hay meadows and a gentle stream, creating countless beautiful photo opportunities and a magical connection to nature.
Capacities and Spaces: Designed to Fit Your Celebration
The Party Paddock is ideal for your marquee or tent reception, comfortably accommodating your guests with key features including:
- Guest Capacity: 100 guests, perfect for an intimate yet lively celebration.
- Parking: Ample parking space for up to 50 cars, making it easy for everyone to attend.
- Camping: A dedicated meadow is available for overnight camping, offering a unique and memorable experience for your guests.
Flexibility and Services: Tailored to Your Needs
Shermanbury Place operates on a dry hire basis, giving you full freedom to select your preferred suppliers—from caterers and florists to entertainment. If you’d like some expert recommendations, the venue provides a trusted list of local suppliers to help you get started. Plus, their in-house event and wedding management team is on hand to support your planning and ensure your day runs smoothly.
We also work closely with two experienced wedding planners and on-the-day coordinators, who we'd be delighted to put you in touch with if you'd like support with your plans. Equally, if you'd prefer to organise everything yourself, the choice is entirely yours.
St Giles 12th century church is just steps away from the paddock if you choose a religious ceremony (handy if Great Granny insists on some religion in return for footing the booze bill!)
Thinking of seeing the venue for yourself? Join us at Wed in the Wild, our outdoor wedding showcase taking place on Sunday 27th September, where you can explore the estate, meet a handpicked collection of local wedding suppliers and discover everything The Shermanbury Place Estate has to offer. Free entry – more info on our 'Open Days' page or on our website.
The venue is also pet-friendly, so your well behaved four-legged family members can join in the celebration.
History
We hope you'll feel the same magical connection to this special place that we do.
Over the centuries, the Party Paddock has played many roles. Once a holding pen, or pound, for drovers travelling to market with their sheep and cattle, it later became the estate's glebe land, with orchards and vegetable gardens providing food for local labourers. During the Second World War, Canadian troops built Nissen huts here before the area became a stable yard and exercise ring for horses.
More recently, the land has been carefully restored, with scrub and excess trees removed and new grass planted, creating the dedicated events space you see today. Rich in history and surrounded by nature, it's now ready for you to create the next chapter and bring your own wedding vision to life.
Please note: the Main House is not currently available for wedding photography.
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- FFreddie10/05/2026Wild Camping GuestWild Camping GuestWe had a fantastic night-am pretty sure we’ll be back! Thanks so muchWe had a fantastic night-am pretty sure we’ll be back! Thanks so much
- AAlex10/05/2026Wild CampingWild CampingHi Antonia, Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful stay. We really appreciated all the extra touches you did for our stay 🙂 Also loved reading about the history of the house, we walked around the church and would have loved to have explored inside.Hi Antonia, Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful stay. We really appreciated all the extra touches you did for our stay 🙂 Also loved reading about the history of the house, we walked around the church and would have loved to have explored inside.
- LLaura B16/01/2026A fab, versatile venue! A fab, versatile venue!I planned an event at the Party Paddock and what a venue this is! The setting is just beautiful, with open countryside, stunning sunset views, and plenty of space to bring your ideas to life. There’s even an extra field you can hire for guests to camp overnight. It really is a blank canvas, so you can make your celebration completely personal with the most gorgeous backdrop. If you’re looking for an affordable venue for a wedding or party, Shermanbury Place is just perfect. There’s even a chapel on site, just a 1-minute walk from the paddock, which is great if you want a traditional ceremony without worrying about travelling between venues. Antonia and her team are fantastic to work with and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend.I planned an event at the Party Paddock and what a venue this is! The setting is just beautiful, with open countryside, stunning sunset views, and plenty of space to bring your ideas to life. There’s even an extra field you can hire for guests to camp overnight. It really is a blank canvas, so you can make your celebration completely personal with the most gorgeous backdrop. If you’re looking for an affordable venue for a wedding or party, Shermanbury Place is just perfect. There’s even a chapel on site, just a 1-minute walk from the paddock, which is great if you want a traditional ceremony without worrying about travelling between venues. Antonia and her team are fantastic to work with and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend.
- JJanine13/01/2026maybe renew our vows in a few years... maybe renew our vows in a few years...You've transformed the space so much already! ... If I wasn't married already I'd have found our perfect location, maybe renew our vows in a few years... absolutely magical!You've transformed the space so much already! ... If I wasn't married already I'd have found our perfect location, maybe renew our vows in a few years... absolutely magical!
- LLiz13/01/2026The site was very peaceful with stunning viewsThe site was very peaceful with stunning viewsWe had a great stay at Shermanbury. The host was vey accommodating and helpful, even leaving us some lovely apples. The site was very peaceful with stunning views, and we enjoyed some lovely long walks around and beyond the estate. We'll definitely be going back! We had a great stay at Shermanbury. The host was vey accommodating and helpful, even leaving us some lovely apples. The site was very peaceful with stunning views, and we enjoyed some lovely long walks around and beyond the estate. We'll definitely be going back!
- AAl13/01/2026Owner was incredibly friendly helpful & hospitableOwner was incredibly friendly helpful & hospitableLovely, peaceful site with plenty of bridleways and pubs within walking distance. Well sign-posted and the owner was indredibly friendly, helpful and hosiptable. Gave us drinking water, firewood and a fire pit. We visited the pigs and saw the cattle grazing in a neighbouring field a short walk away. We stayed for two nights and wished we'd booked more. We'll definitely be back. Thank you Antonia! AlLovely, peaceful site with plenty of bridleways and pubs within walking distance. Well sign-posted and the owner was indredibly friendly, helpful and hosiptable. Gave us drinking water, firewood and a fire pit. We visited the pigs and saw the cattle grazing in a neighbouring field a short walk away. We stayed for two nights and wished we'd booked more. We'll definitely be back. Thank you Antonia! Al
- CCatherine M13/01/2026Christmas Wreath LessonChristmas Wreath LessonSuch a fun morning! And incredible to see SP transformed! It definitely put me in the Christmas spirit! Delicious mulled wine and mince pies. Such an abundance of greenery to choose from and gorgeous decorations for the wreath! THANK YOU TEAM SP!!!Such a fun morning! And incredible to see SP transformed! It definitely put me in the Christmas spirit! Delicious mulled wine and mince pies. Such an abundance of greenery to choose from and gorgeous decorations for the wreath! THANK YOU TEAM SP!!!
- IIsobel G13/01/2026Magical! Magical!Such a pretty church. How special to have it in the grounds. XxSuch a pretty church. How special to have it in the grounds. Xx
- AAlfred B25/11/2025Very very pretty! Great place for events :)Very very pretty! Great place for events :)Very very pretty! Great place for events :)Very very pretty! Great place for events :)
- IIryna25/11/2025A charming manor with space to celebrate A charming manor with space to celebrateA few years ago we celebrated our children’s graduation at this beautiful old manor, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect location. The grounds are incredibly spacious, surrounded by stunning nature, making it ideal for a day outdoors. There was plenty of room for the children to run around and play — we even had slides and bouncy castles brought in, which fit perfectly on the large lawn. The setting was fantastic for adults as well. We were organised a barbecue, enjoy music, and relax in a A few years ago we celebrated our children’s graduation at this beautiful old manor, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect location. The grounds are incredibly spacious, surrounded by stunning nature, making it ideal for a day outdoors. There was plenty of room for the children to run around and play — we even had slides and bouncy castles brought in, which fit perfectly on the large lawn. The setting was fantastic for adults as well. We were organised a barbecue, enjoy music, and relax in a
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Where is Shermanbury Place located?
Shermanbury Place is located in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, at RH13 8HF, Horsham, West Sussex, England, GB. It offers a serene and picturesque setting perfect for weddings.
What makes Shermanbury Place an exclusive wedding venue?
Shermanbury Place is an exclusive-use marquee wedding venue, meaning you and your guests will have the entire estate to yourselves. The venue offers privacy, tranquility, and a beautiful natural backdrop including peaceful woodland, open farmland, and water meadows.
Can ceremonies be held at Shermanbury Place?
Yes. Shermanbury Place includes access to the charming 12th-century St Giles Church located right next door, which is ideal for meaningful wedding ceremonies.
We don't have a licence to hold civil ceremonies, so we recommend getting the legal bit done at a local registry office, and we can put you in touch with humanist celebrants - who can hold a meaningful and personalised ceremony in a number of locations at Shermanbury.
What is the guest capacity at Shermanbury Place?
The Party Paddock at Shermanbury Place comfortably accommodates up to 100 guests, making it perfect for intimate yet lively wedding celebrations.
What facilities are available for parking and accommodation?
Shermanbury Place offers ample parking space for up to 50 cars. Additionally, there is a dedicated meadow available for overnight camping, providing a unique and memorable experience for guests.
Is Shermanbury Place a dry hire venue?
Yes, Shermanbury Place operates on a dry hire basis, allowing you full freedom to choose your preferred suppliers including caterers, florists, and entertainment. The venue also provides a trusted list of local suppliers for your convenience. Please do remember to factor this into your budget when planning your wedding.
Does Shermanbury Place provide event management support?
Yes, the venue has an in-house event and wedding management team ready to support your planning and ensure your special day runs smoothly.
Is Shermanbury Place pet-friendly?
Absolutely. Shermanbury Place welcomes your well behaved four-legged family members, allowing them to join in your wedding celebration.
When will Shermanbury Place be available for bookings and what new features will be added?
Shermanbury Place is open for bookings from May to September. From 2027, couples will have access to the elegant manor house gardens for stunning wedding photography and added charm.
What makes the Party Paddock special for hosting wedding receptions?
The Party Paddock is a dedicated 1.5-acre area offering complete creative freedom to set up your marquee or tent. Surrounded by expansive hay meadows and a gentle stream, it provides countless beautiful photo opportunities and a magical connection to nature.
