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Price: £3,000 – £4,000
Guests: 130
Description
Description
Welcome to Slindon House: Your Dream Wedding Venue in the South Downs
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by the stunning beauty of the South Downs National Park. Slindon House is a magnificent manor set on 18 acres of picturesque parkland, offering breathtaking views of the sea and rolling Downland countryside. This historic National Trust property dates back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, giving your wedding a timeless and unforgettable backdrop.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Slindon House offers a variety of licensed spaces designed to fit your vision. You’ll have exclusive use of the entire house and grounds, ensuring your day feels personal and private.
- The Grand Hall: Elegant and spacious, this is the largest indoor space, comfortably hosting up to 120 guests for your ceremony and 130 for a seated dinner.
- The Blue Room: Perfect for smaller, more intimate ceremonies with up to 60 guests in a charming setting.
- The Victorian Orangery: A bright, airy space ideal for unique ceremonies of up to 65 guests or a stylish drinks and canapés reception for up to 80.
- Outdoor Ceremonies: Exchange vows in the expansive lower garden with the coast as your stunning backdrop. The grounds also accommodate marquee receptions, perfect for larger celebrations.
Capacity and Features Designed for Your Comfort and Convenience
Slindon House is equipped to host weddings of various sizes, with a maximum of 130 guests for a seated dinner and up to 200 for a standing reception. Here’s what makes this venue stand out:
- Exclusive Use: Enjoy complete privacy with exclusive access to the house and all 18 acres of beautiful grounds.
- In-House Catering: Benefit from a dedicated catering team ready to craft a delicious menu tailored to your tastes.
- Picturesque Grounds: Explore ornamental and walled gardens, plus secret woodland paths—perfect for capturing stunning wedding photos.
- Accessibility: The venue offers disabled facilities and ample parking, ensuring all your guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Susan Quinn
From weddings in Barns, country houses, marquees and clients’ beautiful homes and gardens, it is a such an honour and a real pleasure to meet so many people and know that I can be part of making their day something really special
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2002
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of Slindon House
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
180
Pricing for Slindon House
Pricing for Slindon House
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
External caterers not permitted
Multiple course wedding breakfast
For 2025, the hire price is £3,500. For 2026, the hire price for May to September is £4,000 and £3,500 for the rest of the year. There is a £500 reduction for midweek hire (Monday (excl. BH) through Thursday). This covers the cost of the venue hire and wedding license.
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- LLaura and Liam24/11/2024Amazing day!Amazing day!Susan and her team were amazing on our wedding day and provided a fantastic service. In the lead up to our wedding Susan was so helpful and accommodating and nothing seemed like too much. She met with us at the venue a number of times and was reassuring, kind and friendly. Her food was spot on and went down a treat with our guests. 100% recommend and sending a massive thank you to Susan and her team for playing such a massive part in the planning of and making our day go smoothly!Susan and her team were amazing on our wedding day and provided a fantastic service. In the lead up to our wedding Susan was so helpful and accommodating and nothing seemed like too much. She met with us at the venue a number of times and was reassuring, kind and friendly. Her food was spot on and went down a treat with our guests. 100% recommend and sending a massive thank you to Susan and her team for playing such a massive part in the planning of and making our day go smoothly!
- LLydia and Damien24/11/2024Beautiful food and fantastic service!Beautiful food and fantastic service!Susan provided us with warm, knowledgeable and professional service from the outset. Her passion for providing beautiful food that is locally sourced and presented perfectly shone through our early communication with her and she was reassuring throughout the build up to our wedding day, also liaising with companies we hired linen, crockery and glassware from. On the day, the service of canapés, the wedding breakfast and evening food ran so smoothly ......Susan provided us with warm, knowledgeable and professional service from the outset. Her passion for providing beautiful food that is locally sourced and presented perfectly shone through our early communication with her and she was reassuring throughout the build up to our wedding day, also liaising with companies we hired linen, crockery and glassware from. On the day, the service of canapés, the wedding breakfast and evening food ran so smoothly ......
- HHannah and Samuel24/11/2024Fantastic start to finish!Fantastic start to finish!Susan helped show us around two venues that she caters weddings for, and from the beginning it was an easy process! There were different menu offers to cater for different budgets, and all the food on the day was really tasty. We opted for the BBQ menu but asked for it to be served at the table, it was delicious and there was plenty of food to go around! The day ran so smoothly thanks to Susan and her staff, and she was on hand from the moment we viewed the venue right up to the big day..... Susan helped show us around two venues that she caters weddings for, and from the beginning it was an easy process! There were different menu offers to cater for different budgets, and all the food on the day was really tasty. We opted for the BBQ menu but asked for it to be served at the table, it was delicious and there was plenty of food to go around! The day ran so smoothly thanks to Susan and her staff, and she was on hand from the moment we viewed the venue right up to the big day.....
- SSophie and Oliver24/11/2024Absolutely wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!What a magical and perfect day! The venue was stunning and Susan and her team went above and beyond to make it so perfect. Nothing was too much and the food was phenomenal!What a magical and perfect day! The venue was stunning and Susan and her team went above and beyond to make it so perfect. Nothing was too much and the food was phenomenal!
- BBeth and Philip24/11/2024Wonderful experienceWonderful experienceSusan - Thank you so much for everything you and your team did to make it such a wonderful day. Slindon House is such a stunning venue and the sunshine was a brilliant bonus but it was all the hard work you did behind the scenes that made it such a wonderful experience. The food throughout the day was gorgeous and the service and attention to detail given by all of your excellent staff was second to none. Please pass our grateful thanks to everyone involved in making our daughter’s wedding ....Susan - Thank you so much for everything you and your team did to make it such a wonderful day. Slindon House is such a stunning venue and the sunshine was a brilliant bonus but it was all the hard work you did behind the scenes that made it such a wonderful experience. The food throughout the day was gorgeous and the service and attention to detail given by all of your excellent staff was second to none. Please pass our grateful thanks to everyone involved in making our daughter’s wedding ....
- SSorrel and Joe24/11/2024Brilliant foodBrilliant foodJust a brief note to say THANKYOU to you and your team following my daughter’s wedding at Slindon. Both prior to and on the day you were all so professional, charming and patient, the food was brilliant too. In no small way you all contributed to making it what it was, an amazing day.Just a brief note to say THANKYOU to you and your team following my daughter’s wedding at Slindon. Both prior to and on the day you were all so professional, charming and patient, the food was brilliant too. In no small way you all contributed to making it what it was, an amazing day.
- RRosy and Chris24/11/2024Most perfect wedding dayMost perfect wedding dayThank you so much to Susan, Joseph and the team for helping us to have the most perfect wedding day. Their organisation and smooth running of the day allowed us to completely relax knowing all was in hand. From welcoming us to the venue to the last drink being served, we felt so well looked after. The BBQ lunch was absolutely delicious and received high praise from all of the guests; the canapés, bbq and then trio of desserts was the perfect balance between casual and formal for us.........Thank you so much to Susan, Joseph and the team for helping us to have the most perfect wedding day. Their organisation and smooth running of the day allowed us to completely relax knowing all was in hand. From welcoming us to the venue to the last drink being served, we felt so well looked after. The BBQ lunch was absolutely delicious and received high praise from all of the guests; the canapés, bbq and then trio of desserts was the perfect balance between casual and formal for us.........
- CChristine and Stefan24/11/2024A wonderful momentA wonderful momentOur wedding was such a wonderful moment that we’ll hold onto forever. We just wanted to say thank you for everything you did, introducing us to Slindon House, jumping on board with our quirky theme and ideas and all the delicious food you cooked. Thank you so much for everything. Our wedding was such a wonderful moment that we’ll hold onto forever. We just wanted to say thank you for everything you did, introducing us to Slindon House, jumping on board with our quirky theme and ideas and all the delicious food you cooked. Thank you so much for everything.
- BBeki and Connor24/11/2024An amazing weddingAn amazing weddingWe absolutely loved Slindon House as our wedding venue, it was a wonderful day filled with love, joy and excellent memories. The staff were very helpful, professional, attentive and very welcoming. Susan was lovely from start to finish and was very quick at replying to our queries. We had a wonderful wedding and wouldn't have changed anything about it! The views are also sublime and added to the happiest day of our lives so far. We cannot recommend Slindon House enough!We absolutely loved Slindon House as our wedding venue, it was a wonderful day filled with love, joy and excellent memories. The staff were very helpful, professional, attentive and very welcoming. Susan was lovely from start to finish and was very quick at replying to our queries. We had a wonderful wedding and wouldn't have changed anything about it! The views are also sublime and added to the happiest day of our lives so far. We cannot recommend Slindon House enough!
- SSophie & Ollie01/09/2023The best day of my life!The best day of my life!What a magical and perfect day! The venue was stunning and Susan and her team went above and beyond to make it so perfect. Nothing was to much and the food was phenomenal! Thank you so much xWhat a magical and perfect day! The venue was stunning and Susan and her team went above and beyond to make it so perfect. Nothing was to much and the food was phenomenal! Thank you so much x
Location & Contact Details for Slindon House
Location & Contact Details for Slindon House
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Where is Slindon House wedding venue located?
Slindon House is located in Arundel, West Sussex, England, with the postal code BN18 0RH. It is situated within the picturesque South Downs National Park.
Can I have both my ceremony and reception at Slindon House?
Yes, Slindon House offers a variety of licensed spaces that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception. You will have exclusive use of the entire house and grounds, making it perfect for your special day.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at Slindon House?
Slindon House can comfortably host up to 130 guests for a seated dinner and up to 200 guests for a standing reception.
What indoor ceremony and reception spaces are available at Slindon House?
The indoor spaces at Slindon House include:
- The Grand Hall: Elegant and spacious, hosting up to 120 guests for ceremonies and 130 for seated dinners.
- The Blue Room: Ideal for more intimate ceremonies with up to 60 guests.
- The Victorian Orangery: A bright, airy space for ceremonies up to 65 guests or drinks receptions up to 80 guests.
Are outdoor wedding ceremonies possible at Slindon House?
Yes, outdoor ceremonies can be held in the expansive lower garden with breathtaking views of the coast. There is also space for marquee receptions to accommodate larger celebrations.
Do I have exclusive access to Slindon House during my wedding?
Yes, booking Slindon House provides exclusive use of the entire house and all 18 acres of its beautiful grounds to ensure privacy and a personal atmosphere for your wedding day.
Is catering provided on-site at Slindon House?
Slindon House features an in-house catering team dedicated to crafting delicious menus tailored to your tastes, adding convenience and quality to your celebration.
Are the grounds of Slindon House suitable for wedding photography?
The venue offers picturesque ornamental and walled gardens along with secret woodland paths perfect for stunning and memorable wedding photos.
Is Slindon House accessible for guests with disabilities?
Yes, Slindon House is equipped with disabled facilities to ensure accessibility and comfort for all guests.
Is parking available for guests at Slindon House?
Yes, ample parking is available on-site at Slindon House, making it convenient for you and your guests to access the venue.
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