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Price: £3,495 – £8,494
Guests: 150
Description
Description
Exclusive, beautiful, unforgettable… That's Us.
Whether you're exchanging vows beneath the beams of our historic barn or overlooking our picturesque lake with the South Downs National Park beyond, every moment at Southlands feels effortlessly special.
Picture drinks on the lawn as our resident peacocks wander the grounds, our friendly Sussex cows graze peacefully in the surrounding fields, laughter echoing through the courtyard, and golden-hour photographs by the lake as the sun sets over the countryside.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Amy
Here at Southlands Barn, we only do 2 weddings a week. We get invested in our couples journey and want you to cherish every moment. The venue is yours to use as you wish. You can bring in any caterer, any florist you choose. The day after your wedding, have a BBQ with friends and family and reminisce your perfect day!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Overview of Southlands Barn
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
170
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Confetti permitted
Wedding license
Sound system available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Exclusive use
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Grade I/II Listed Building
Open Flame Permitted
Disabled access
Water view
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet friendly
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
External catering permitted
Bar
In-house catering
Pricing for Southlands Barn
Pricing for Southlands Barn
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted
The Essentials Covered
• Exclusive Use - Wedding Day
• Complimentary Set Up between 6pm-9pm the Night Before
• All music and food suppliers must come from our recommended list
• Supplier Access from 10am Wedding Day
• Access to Getting Ready Room from 10am
• Choice of Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony
• Use of both barns – full air-conditioning or heating
• Fully Stocked Bar and Bar Service
• Use of In-house Sound System and Mics
• Rustic Trestle Tables
• Chairs
• Wedding Day Co-Ordinator and 3 venue staff
• Pool Table Room
• Collect belongings by 9am the following morning
• Guest cars collect by 10am
Hide detailsReviews (22)
- AAmanda and Richard30/05/2026Amazing dayAmazing dayThe Team at Southlands Barn were amazing. The whole experience from start to finish was stress free. They went above and beyond xxxThe Team at Southlands Barn were amazing. The whole experience from start to finish was stress free. They went above and beyond xxx
- HHolly & Jonathan07/10/2025The most beautiful venue with the most amazing team ✨The most beautiful venue with the most amazing team ✨We honestly can’t recommend Southlands Barn enough! We had other venues lined up to view, but as soon as we walked into Southlands (our very first viewing!) we instantly fell in love with the stunning countryside setting, the cows in the fields, the beautiful peacocks wandering around, and most of all, the warmth and energy of the team. We cancelled all our other viewings that same day because we just knew this was the one. From start to finish, the whole experience was incredible. The team at Southlands are absolute stars, so helpful, organised, and genuinely lovely to work with. The wine tasting night was such a brilliant touch as it gave us a real feel for what a wedding there would be like. Being able to bring four guests along made it such a fun and memorable evening and helped us pick our wedding wines in style. One of the biggest highlights for us was having the venue from Friday to Sunday. It meant we could take our time with setup, do all our own DIY styling, and save on the cost of decorators or stylists. It also gave us the chance to host tea and cake on the Sunday for a relaxed take-down day with family and friends, which was such a lovely way to round off the weekend. Southlands are also incredibly flexible when it comes to suppliers, which made a huge difference. We weren’t tied to specific caterers or limited in our choices for photographers, florists, or other suppliers, so we were able to make the day completely personal to us. Every detail reflected us, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for. The free shuttle service for guests staying locally is such an amazing extra touch and another example of how thoughtful and guest-focused the team are. Our day was absolutely perfect from start to finish, and we had so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the team were on the day. We truly can’t thank everyone at Southlands Barn enough for making our wedding weekend so special 💖We honestly can’t recommend Southlands Barn enough! We had other venues lined up to view, but as soon as we walked into Southlands (our very first viewing!) we instantly fell in love with the stunning countryside setting, the cows in the fields, the beautiful peacocks wandering around, and most of all, the warmth and energy of the team. We cancelled all our other viewings that same day because we just knew this was the one. From start to finish, the whole experience was incredible. The team at Southlands are absolute stars, so helpful, organised, and genuinely lovely to work with. The wine tasting night was such a brilliant touch as it gave us a real feel for what a wedding there would be like. Being able to bring four guests along made it such a fun and memorable evening and helped us pick our wedding wines in style. One of the biggest highlights for us was having the venue from Friday to Sunday. It meant we could take our time with setup, do all our own DIY styling, and save on the cost of decorators or stylists. It also gave us the chance to host tea and cake on the Sunday for a relaxed take-down day with family and friends, which was such a lovely way to round off the weekend. Southlands are also incredibly flexible when it comes to suppliers, which made a huge difference. We weren’t tied to specific caterers or limited in our choices for photographers, florists, or other suppliers, so we were able to make the day completely personal to us. Every detail reflected us, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for. The free shuttle service for guests staying locally is such an amazing extra touch and another example of how thoughtful and guest-focused the team are. Our day was absolutely perfect from start to finish, and we had so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the team were on the day. We truly can’t thank everyone at Southlands Barn enough for making our wedding weekend so special 💖
- CCharlotte and James12/06/2024Greatest team of people you will ever meet!Greatest team of people you will ever meet!From the very start the team at Southlands go above and beyond! Liv and Jackie sat with us both on set up day and went through every last detail so that our wedding day ran smoothly! We would recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married, the stunning views, lots of great photo opportunities and the greatest team of people you will ever meet!From the very start the team at Southlands go above and beyond! Liv and Jackie sat with us both on set up day and went through every last detail so that our wedding day ran smoothly! We would recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married, the stunning views, lots of great photo opportunities and the greatest team of people you will ever meet!
- AAmelia and Jacob12/06/2024idyllic country wedding settingidyllic country wedding settingWhat a beautiful location the Southlands Barn sits in, with great views of the Sussex countryside. The old Barn itself holds a rustic charm, making it an idyllic country wedding setting, exactly what we wanted. A HUGE thank you from my family and I for making our son Jacob and our now daughter-in-law Amelia's wedding, 6th April 2024 such a truly very special day❤️ From the outset, you cared for us. The wine package was excellent value for money. Guest said how good the wine is🍷What a beautiful location the Southlands Barn sits in, with great views of the Sussex countryside. The old Barn itself holds a rustic charm, making it an idyllic country wedding setting, exactly what we wanted. A HUGE thank you from my family and I for making our son Jacob and our now daughter-in-law Amelia's wedding, 6th April 2024 such a truly very special day❤️ From the outset, you cared for us. The wine package was excellent value for money. Guest said how good the wine is🍷
- KKatie and Chris12/06/2024Staff are so friendlyStaff are so friendlyWords cannot even begin to describe how perfect this venue is. Staff are so friendly and will go above and beyond to make the day perfect. Beautiful venue and views. The bridal room to get ready in with all the girls really made the whole day even more special. If you are thinking of booking this venue for your wedding then we would 100% recommend you saying yes, it was honestly the best day (even though the weather didn't behave!) Thank you to all the team at Southlands for perfect dayWords cannot even begin to describe how perfect this venue is. Staff are so friendly and will go above and beyond to make the day perfect. Beautiful venue and views. The bridal room to get ready in with all the girls really made the whole day even more special. If you are thinking of booking this venue for your wedding then we would 100% recommend you saying yes, it was honestly the best day (even though the weather didn't behave!) Thank you to all the team at Southlands for perfect day
- EEmma and James12/06/2024The venue is superb!The venue is superb!Southlands Barn was the venue for the wedding of our daughter Emma to James on 4 May. It could not have been better. Thanks to Jackie and all the team for their help in the build up to the event and making the day itself so memorable. They could not have done more or been more friendly. The venue is superb: a great setting for the ceremony, the meal, the dancing in the evening and the relaxing and chatting in between. Once again, thanks. Peter and Maureen.Southlands Barn was the venue for the wedding of our daughter Emma to James on 4 May. It could not have been better. Thanks to Jackie and all the team for their help in the build up to the event and making the day itself so memorable. They could not have done more or been more friendly. The venue is superb: a great setting for the ceremony, the meal, the dancing in the evening and the relaxing and chatting in between. Once again, thanks. Peter and Maureen.
- ccharlotte Hickmott12/06/2024Stunning Venue!Stunning Venue!I photographed a wedding at Southlands Barn a few weeks ago and I just adored it! Stunning venue set in beautiful countryside with gorgeous, rustic barn vibes. The staff were incredible. So attentive, friendly, warm and helpful for the whole day. There are so many beautiful spots for couple portraits and group shots. And I've just booked another wedding here for 2025! I cannot wait to be back and I hope to book more weddings at this stunning venue!I photographed a wedding at Southlands Barn a few weeks ago and I just adored it! Stunning venue set in beautiful countryside with gorgeous, rustic barn vibes. The staff were incredible. So attentive, friendly, warm and helpful for the whole day. There are so many beautiful spots for couple portraits and group shots. And I've just booked another wedding here for 2025! I cannot wait to be back and I hope to book more weddings at this stunning venue!
- NNatalia and Andy12/06/2024Perfect Day!Perfect Day!We had the most perfect day! Everything from the day we booked our wedding to the day after our wedding was just so easy, nothing was ever too much. The venue had changed every time we went there which was incredible to see, it’s so nice to see money being invested back in to the venue making it better and better every time. Jacky is the most loveliest person we have ever met! Phil & Jamie are so knowledgeabl and were an incredible help. Every member of staff that works at the barWe had the most perfect day! Everything from the day we booked our wedding to the day after our wedding was just so easy, nothing was ever too much. The venue had changed every time we went there which was incredible to see, it’s so nice to see money being invested back in to the venue making it better and better every time. Jacky is the most loveliest person we have ever met! Phil & Jamie are so knowledgeabl and were an incredible help. Every member of staff that works at the bar
- EEmily & Jack04/11/2023Perfect venue Perfect venueMy husband and I got married here a few weeks ago and we can't thank Southlands Barn team enough. The venue is set in such a beautiful place, the addition of the highland cows is a great photo opportunity. Having a day to set up the venue before meant that everything was ready and very relaxed. The team are wonderful and they go above and beyond to ensure that your day runs seamlessly. Nothing is too much to ask. We very much enjoyed the homely feel. Thank you for making our day perfect. We would highly recommend.My husband and I got married here a few weeks ago and we can't thank Southlands Barn team enough. The venue is set in such a beautiful place, the addition of the highland cows is a great photo opportunity. Having a day to set up the venue before meant that everything was ready and very relaxed. The team are wonderful and they go above and beyond to ensure that your day runs seamlessly. Nothing is too much to ask. We very much enjoyed the homely feel. Thank you for making our day perfect. We would highly recommend.
- SSiobhan & Nick26/10/2023The most incredible venue!The most incredible venue!The absolute best venue!. The views are stunning, the team are extraordinary, and the venue itself is just gorgeous. And the fact that the venue is a blank slate made everything so much better. We were able to have our black wedding without having to hide anything that didn’t fit our vibe. Phil, Jaime, Jackie, Liv, Amy, and all the team went above and beyond to make our day amazing and make sure everything was perfect! From the moment we booked the venue 3 years ago, to the lead up to the day, they have been nothing but unbelievable helpful and kind. Phil and Jackie were there the whole time, making sure everything ran seamlessly all day. And Iona and Jura, the adorable Highland Cows, topped everything off, making Southlands Barn a fantastic wedding venue!The absolute best venue!. The views are stunning, the team are extraordinary, and the venue itself is just gorgeous. And the fact that the venue is a blank slate made everything so much better. We were able to have our black wedding without having to hide anything that didn’t fit our vibe. Phil, Jaime, Jackie, Liv, Amy, and all the team went above and beyond to make our day amazing and make sure everything was perfect! From the moment we booked the venue 3 years ago, to the lead up to the day, they have been nothing but unbelievable helpful and kind. Phil and Jackie were there the whole time, making sure everything ran seamlessly all day. And Iona and Jura, the adorable Highland Cows, topped everything off, making Southlands Barn a fantastic wedding venue!
Location & Contact Details for Southlands Barn
Location & Contact Details for Southlands Barn
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Each wedding here is unique, we love to see how couples use and decorate the barn, with no two weddings the same it keeps us on our toes!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book your registrar well in advance so you get the best time options.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We had a Barn Owl fly the rings down the aisle-that was very special!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Charming, happy, gorgeous, beautiful, friendly.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Overlooking our private lake under a 200-year old Oak tree at golden hour. Or perhaps with our Highlands Cows!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes! but we're not allowed to talk about it!
What’s your favourite canapé?
We love salmon canapes
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Everyone wants a Fish and Chip food truck after all the dancing
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our beautiful rustic 17th-century barn with stunning views of the South Downs
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The passion behind the family running the business, we truly get invested in every couple's journey with us
Press & Awards
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferFree local sparkling wine for couples that book through Bridebook
