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Price: £13,500 – £40,000
Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 20
Description
Description
Welcome to The Gallivant: Your Dream Coastal Wedding Venue
Imagine saying “I do” just steps away from the stunning dunes of Camber Sands. The Gallivant is a boutique hotel and beach house that offers a stylish yet relaxed setting for couples who want a wedding that feels both elegant and effortlessly coastal. Specializing in exclusive-use weddings, this venue ensures your celebration is intimate, personal, and truly yours.
A Beautiful Beachside Location
Located in East Sussex and just a short trip from London, The Gallivant provides a unique seaside escape. With Camber Sands’ sandy beach right across the road, you’ll have breathtaking backdrops for your photos and the option to host a drinks reception on the dunes. The venue’s design embraces a calm, coastal vibe with light-filled rooms that create a warm and peaceful atmosphere for you and your guests.
Flexible Spaces for Every Part of Your Day
The Gallivant is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, giving you the freedom to hold your entire wedding day here—indoors or outdoors. Choose from several beautiful spaces to suit your style and guest list:
- The Summer House: A bright, airy room with a neutral palette, perfect for elegant receptions of up to 80 guests.
- The Dining Room: Filled with natural light, ideal for ceremonies or dining events, also accommodating up to 80 guests.
- The Terrace: A charming outdoor space with festoon lighting, licensed for ceremonies and great for sheltered drinks receptions.
Delicious Food and Comfortable Stays
At The Gallivant, food is a highlight. Their expert culinary team works closely with couples to create bespoke, multi-course menus featuring fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. Expect a sharing-style feast that your guests will remember long after the day ends. Plus, the bar boasts the largest English wine list in the country—perfect for toasting your new life together.
For your convenience and comfort, the venue offers 20 individually styled coastal-inspired rooms, accommodating up to 45 guests. Staying onsite means you and your loved ones can fully enjoy the celebration without worrying about travel.
Key Details at a Glance
- Location: Camber, East Sussex, directly opposite Camber Sands beach.
- Capacity: Intimate weddings for 30 to 80 guests.
- Exclusivity: Exclusive-use weddings including all 20 guest rooms.
- Ceremonies: Licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies.
- Accommodation: 20 onsite rooms for up to 45 guests.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Daisy Lightfoot
Hi,
Congratulations on your engagement!
Please get in touch to book a viewing.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Best wishes,
Daisy
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
15
Overview of The Gallivant
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
80
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
20
Sleeps No. of People
45
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Gallivant
Pricing for The Gallivant
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Canapés included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
- Exclusive use of the entire property, inside and out.
- English champagne reception with canapés, either inside or in the eco coastal garden or on the dunes.
- Wedding Ceremony, either inside or out.
- Bespoke, individually designed three course Wedding Breakfast.
- Luxury tableware.
- Half a bottle of wine per guest.
- A glass of English champagne for the toast.
- Accommodation for you in one of our beautiful Luxury Garden rooms.
- Wellness / yoga class on the beach or in our studio the morning after.
- House Breakfast.
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- AAlice & Nathan13/08/2025Simply perfectSimply perfectThe most beautiful, special wedding weekend we could have ever dreamed of! In contrast to many other wedding venues, The Gallivant really does make an effort to make you feel special from the very first visit onwards... there is nothing about it that makes you feel like you're "just another wedding". Their attention to detail, incredible local food and wine, impeccable service and absolutely stunning venue make this a really special place to get married. The most beautiful, special wedding weekend we could have ever dreamed of! In contrast to many other wedding venues, The Gallivant really does make an effort to make you feel special from the very first visit onwards... there is nothing about it that makes you feel like you're "just another wedding". Their attention to detail, incredible local food and wine, impeccable service and absolutely stunning venue make this a really special place to get married.
- LLily & Martin13/08/2025A dream venueA dream venueWhen we first discovered the Gallivant, we knew it was our dream wedding venue. I am a wedding photographer myself and I knew I wanted a venue that was gorgeous inside and out, filled with light, fantastic service and plenty of opportunities for photos. We also really wanted our guests to feel like they were on holiday. But, we never thought we'd actually be able to make it happen. However, from the moment we got in touch with Victoria, she was so warm and welcoming and flexible. When we first discovered the Gallivant, we knew it was our dream wedding venue. I am a wedding photographer myself and I knew I wanted a venue that was gorgeous inside and out, filled with light, fantastic service and plenty of opportunities for photos. We also really wanted our guests to feel like they were on holiday. But, we never thought we'd actually be able to make it happen. However, from the moment we got in touch with Victoria, she was so warm and welcoming and flexible.
- IIan & Adrian19/11/2023Everything was wonderfulEverything was wonderfulAs for the event, we have nothing but profound thanks and great things to say. Everything was wonderful and people are still talking about you. The thing people (and ourselves) felt the most, was how easy, kind and friendly you all are. For such an upscale venue, that is rare and very valuable! As for the event, we have nothing but profound thanks and great things to say. Everything was wonderful and people are still talking about you. The thing people (and ourselves) felt the most, was how easy, kind and friendly you all are. For such an upscale venue, that is rare and very valuable!
- LLucy & Cameron19/11/2023It was perfectIt was perfectI think I speak for the both of us when I say it was absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly. We had the absolute best day and of course we can’t thank you all enough for the hard work and effort you put into making our day so wonderful! I know our guests LOVED the food and we had so many compliments on the wine choices, so please pass along our thanks to everyone involved. I think I speak for the both of us when I say it was absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly. We had the absolute best day and of course we can’t thank you all enough for the hard work and effort you put into making our day so wonderful! I know our guests LOVED the food and we had so many compliments on the wine choices, so please pass along our thanks to everyone involved.
- RRachel & Matt19/11/2023We had the most incredible day at The Gallivant. We had the most incredible day at The Gallivant.We had the most incredible day at The Gallivant. As soon as we visited the venue we knew it was just the right setting for our relaxed beachside wedding and on the day it worked better than I could ever imagine. All our guests loved it too and I’m sure more than a few will return for a weekend away! All the staff are wonderful! Friendly, welcoming, accommodating and always ready to go above and beyond. Special We had the most incredible day at The Gallivant. As soon as we visited the venue we knew it was just the right setting for our relaxed beachside wedding and on the day it worked better than I could ever imagine. All our guests loved it too and I’m sure more than a few will return for a weekend away! All the staff are wonderful! Friendly, welcoming, accommodating and always ready to go above and beyond. Special
- KKerry & Keith19/11/2023We can’t wait to come back. Thank you again! We can’t wait to come back. Thank you again!Keith and I just wanted to take a moment to say an enormous thank you for all you did on the weekend. From arrival on Friday afternoon to our final breakfast on Sunday, your team were so welcoming, attentive and efficient. We genuinely had a perfect day. All of our guests commented on how lovely the staff are and what a special hotel The Gallivant is. In addition, one guest said it was the best wedding food she’s ever had. I felt I must pass that on! We can’t wait to come back. Thank you again! Keith and I just wanted to take a moment to say an enormous thank you for all you did on the weekend. From arrival on Friday afternoon to our final breakfast on Sunday, your team were so welcoming, attentive and efficient. We genuinely had a perfect day. All of our guests commented on how lovely the staff are and what a special hotel The Gallivant is. In addition, one guest said it was the best wedding food she’s ever had. I felt I must pass that on! We can’t wait to come back. Thank you again!
- HHattie & Alex19/11/2023The Gallivant will always be a special place to usThe Gallivant will always be a special place to usWe just wanted to say the biggest thank you for making our day so special. You and the team couldn’t have made the whole experience any better. You honestly thought of everything throughout the day and before and made it so enjoyable for us and all of our guests. We will forever be thankful for how amazing and seamless you made it. Truly, thank you all so much. The Gallivant will always be a special place to us and it is so lucky to have such an incredible team like you.We just wanted to say the biggest thank you for making our day so special. You and the team couldn’t have made the whole experience any better. You honestly thought of everything throughout the day and before and made it so enjoyable for us and all of our guests. We will forever be thankful for how amazing and seamless you made it. Truly, thank you all so much. The Gallivant will always be a special place to us and it is so lucky to have such an incredible team like you.
- HHugo & Vicki09/05/2023A quick but huge ‘thank you’A quick but huge ‘thank you’Just a short note to say a massive, giant Thank You for the amazing experience we had at our wedding. It absolutely exceeded our expectations and made our day a massive pleasure. Special thanks to the team for being so super attentive, helpful, kind (and fun!). The hands-on support and super attentive guidance on the day is worth special mention, as it really de-stressed the day. The food was phenomenal also, and has been commented on by almost commented on by almost literally every guest.Just a short note to say a massive, giant Thank You for the amazing experience we had at our wedding. It absolutely exceeded our expectations and made our day a massive pleasure. Special thanks to the team for being so super attentive, helpful, kind (and fun!). The hands-on support and super attentive guidance on the day is worth special mention, as it really de-stressed the day. The food was phenomenal also, and has been commented on by almost commented on by almost literally every guest.
- JJaime & Liam28/06/2021A perfect day at the Gallivant!A perfect day at the Gallivant!Having originally planned to get married in August 2020, due to government restrictions we tied the knot in October 2020 with 15 of our nearest and dearest. Even at the best of times, the build up to your wedding can become quite stressful(!) however the support we received from everyone at the Gallivant was overwhelming. Sarah was our main point of contact and was amazing from the planning stages through to the day itself, going above and beyond to make sure we and our guests were perfectly looked after. Head chef Jamie put together the most incredible menu for the day and the quality of the food and drink served across our weekend really stood out and was a big highlight for us. The venue styling feels so sophisticated yet relaxed and having the exclusive use of such a beautiful space and accommodation felt very special. There were little details at every turn that made the day so personal to us, like the Bloody Mary 'Recovery Station' at breakfast as an example! Our day couldn't have been more perfect, thank you all so much for the efforts you went to for us, it's one we will always remember.Having originally planned to get married in August 2020, due to government restrictions we tied the knot in October 2020 with 15 of our nearest and dearest. Even at the best of times, the build up to your wedding can become quite stressful(!) however the support we received from everyone at the Gallivant was overwhelming. Sarah was our main point of contact and was amazing from the planning stages through to the day itself, going above and beyond to make sure we and our guests were perfectly looked after. Head chef Jamie put together the most incredible menu for the day and the quality of the food and drink served across our weekend really stood out and was a big highlight for us. The venue styling feels so sophisticated yet relaxed and having the exclusive use of such a beautiful space and accommodation felt very special. There were little details at every turn that made the day so personal to us, like the Bloody Mary 'Recovery Station' at breakfast as an example! Our day couldn't have been more perfect, thank you all so much for the efforts you went to for us, it's one we will always remember.
- BBecky & Sam28/06/2021Perfect venue for our laidback weddingPerfect venue for our laidback weddingWe had originally planned to marry at a different venue in the centre of Rye but unfortunately, three months before our wedding, there was a fire and the venue was forced to close. We'd spent over a year planning the day and so the thought of having to do it all again, in such a short space of time, was pretty soul destroying. However, the team at The Gallivant were amazing at recreating our vision and went above and beyond to make sure all the little details we'd already planned could still be incorporated into the day. We wanted a laidback, slightly less conventional wedding, with an intimate breakfast for family and then a big party with plenty of locally-sourced food and drink for everyone afterwards. A special mention to head chef Jamie, who as well as creating a stunning menu, also sourced and shucked local oysters, which is something not usually on the menu but we were keen to include for our guests in the afternoon. They say things happen for a reason and, while the day wasn't the original we had planned, The Gallivant was the absolutely perfect venue for us and the day surpassed all our (and our guests') expectations.We had originally planned to marry at a different venue in the centre of Rye but unfortunately, three months before our wedding, there was a fire and the venue was forced to close. We'd spent over a year planning the day and so the thought of having to do it all again, in such a short space of time, was pretty soul destroying. However, the team at The Gallivant were amazing at recreating our vision and went above and beyond to make sure all the little details we'd already planned could still be incorporated into the day. We wanted a laidback, slightly less conventional wedding, with an intimate breakfast for family and then a big party with plenty of locally-sourced food and drink for everyone afterwards. A special mention to head chef Jamie, who as well as creating a stunning menu, also sourced and shucked local oysters, which is something not usually on the menu but we were keen to include for our guests in the afternoon. They say things happen for a reason and, while the day wasn't the original we had planned, The Gallivant was the absolutely perfect venue for us and the day surpassed all our (and our guests') expectations.
Location & Contact Details for The Gallivant
Location & Contact Details for The Gallivant
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Where is The Gallivant wedding venue located?
The Gallivant is located in Camber, East Sussex, England, directly opposite the stunning Camber Sands beach, providing a beautiful coastal backdrop for your wedding.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at The Gallivant?
The venue accommodates intimate weddings, hosting between 30 to 80 guests, ensuring a personal and exclusive celebration.
Does The Gallivant offer exclusive-use wedding packages?
Yes, The Gallivant specializes in exclusive-use weddings, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the entire boutique hotel and beach house with privacy throughout your celebration.
Is The Gallivant licensed for civil ceremonies?
Absolutely. The Gallivant is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, including both indoor and outdoor options, giving you flexibility in planning your wedding day.
What are the wedding ceremony and reception spaces available at The Gallivant?
The Gallivant offers several elegant spaces for your wedding day:
- The Summer House: A bright, airy room perfect for receptions up to 80 guests.
- The Dining Room: Filled with natural light, ideal for ceremonies or dining events for up to 80 guests.
- The Terrace: An outdoor space with festoon lighting, licensed for ceremonies and great for sheltered drinks receptions.
What kind of food and catering does The Gallivant provide for weddings?
The Gallivant's expert culinary team collaborates with couples to craft bespoke, multi-course, sharing-style menus featuring fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.
Are accommodation options available at The Gallivant for wedding guests?
Yes, The Gallivant offers 20 individually styled coastal-inspired rooms that can accommodate up to 45 guests, allowing your friends and family to stay comfortably on-site.
How far is The Gallivant from London for guests traveling to the wedding?
The Gallivant is conveniently located in East Sussex, just a short trip from London, making it easily accessible for guests traveling from the city or beyond.
Can outdoor ceremonies be held at The Gallivant?
Yes, The Gallivant offers outdoor ceremony options on The Terrace, a charming space with festoon lighting, or even a drinks reception on the nearby dunes of Camber Sands beach.
What makes The Gallivant an ideal wedding venue for couples seeking a coastal wedding?
The Gallivant combines a stylish, relaxed coastal vibe with exclusive-use privileges, stunning beachside location, elegant flexible spaces, bespoke locally sourced menus, and comfortable onsite accommodation — creating the perfect setting for an intimate and truly personalized coastal wedding.
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