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Description
The Walled Garden is a hidden haven of tranquillity providing an enchanting setting to create the perfect wedding. With its picturesque gardens, two atmospheric entertaining rooms, a lovely dressing room and an indoor and outdoor licensed ceremony area, The Walled Garden provides an ideal space for weddings.
Located a stone’s throw from Midhurst, West Sussex, this historic Grade II listed building overlooks the magnificent Cowdray Ruins and is situated at the heart of the Cowdray Estate. With its rich history and timeless charm, The Walled Garden provides a captivating backdrop for a memorable and magical day be it a larger celebration or a more intimate gathering.
The Dressing Room
Get ready surrounded by family and friends in the light, airy and spacious dressing room. With views overlooking the beautiful gardens, there is plenty of space for all the wedding party.
The Courtyard Room
With its exposed stone walls and plenty of character and charm, The Courtyard Room is a wonderful place to say: ‘I do’. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and can seat up to 100 people. This light and atmospheric room offers a sense of privacy and intimacy for your ceremony in the daytime, transforming by night to provide the perfect setting for your evening reception with plenty of space for a bar, live music and dancing for up to 130 guests.
The Castle Room
The Castle Room is a characterful space which provides a blank canvas for couples to add their own sense of style and identity. With views onto the magnificent Cowdray Ruins, the room is the perfect place for the wedding breakfast sitting up to 100 guests.
The Garden
From the moment you step into the private and secluded Walled Garden, your wedding guests are immersed in a truly magical venue. With the Pagoda licenced for wedding ceremonies, you can choose to get married outside in the picturesque gardens.
The garden’s natural beauty also provides a captivating backdrop for photographs and outside dining as well as an idyllic setting for your drink’s reception. Guests can enjoy champagne and canapes surrounded by rose and lavender borders, an orchard, and a scented herb garden.
Suppliers
The Cowdray events team have a trusted list of professional suppliers who are highly regarded in their field of expertise including florists, hair and makeup artists, cake makers, photographers and production companies.
Our in-house catering team The Yellow Kitchen serves the best local and Estate-sourced produce where possible, making the most of what Cowdray has to offer. There is also a selection of carefully chosen external caterers for you to consider. Our events team will work closely with you to make sure your day unfolds exactly how you envisaged.
Accommodation
The Bothy, located 5 minutes drive away from the Walled Garden, is a private and charming honeymoon suite. Transfer from the venue and a delicious breakfast in the morning is included in venue hire, so you can relax in style whilst reminiscing about the night before. Please note, this is subject to availability at the time of booking.
There is a wide range of accommodation on the Estate to suit the wedding couple as well as family and friends. Luxury holiday cottages complete with hot tubs and far-reaching views are perfect for a mini moon after the wedding or for guests considering a longer stay. There are also four self-catered cottages at Benbow Pond, private, secluded luxury treehouses easily accessible from The Walled Garden and nearby Bed and Breakfast Accommodation at the Lodge.
Guests can also enjoy everything that the Cowdray Estate has to offer including visiting the award-winning Farm Shop, Café & Lifestyle shop, watching polo in the summer months on nearby Lawns, playing golf or just enjoying the many scenic walks across the Estate.
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Reviews (15)
- HHeidi and Sam28/10/2025Amazing ! Amazing !The venue is even more beautiful in real life. As soon as we entered the gardens, we knew this was the one for us. We met with Hannah initially who is just so lovely. Following the meeting we decided to book the venue and the in house caterers, The Yellow Kitchen. The Walled Garden held an open day not long after which we attended. This was incredibly helpful and such a fab morning. We booked our bar supplier following this. Having booked The Yellow Kitchen for our catering, we were invited to a tasting evening. Again, this was fantastic. We enjoyed a 3 course meal and a selection of canapés. Most of these meals we picked for our day! Andrea was on hand to help us with finalising and had some fantastic ideas which we took on board. For example our charcuterie boards which went down well. Amy our co-ordinator was just amazing and we can’t thank her enough! I had lots of ideas and she helped bring them all to life. On the day, Amy was on hand from start to finish, she really is a superstar and an asset to Cowdray. All the staff Cowdray made our experience so enjoyable. They are so accommodating and could make anything possible! On the day, the guests couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was. They raved about the food, especially the lamb! We really did have the best experience from start to finish and would recommend The Walled Garden to everyone! The venue is even more beautiful in real life. As soon as we entered the gardens, we knew this was the one for us. We met with Hannah initially who is just so lovely. Following the meeting we decided to book the venue and the in house caterers, The Yellow Kitchen. The Walled Garden held an open day not long after which we attended. This was incredibly helpful and such a fab morning. We booked our bar supplier following this. Having booked The Yellow Kitchen for our catering, we were invited to a tasting evening. Again, this was fantastic. We enjoyed a 3 course meal and a selection of canapés. Most of these meals we picked for our day! Andrea was on hand to help us with finalising and had some fantastic ideas which we took on board. For example our charcuterie boards which went down well. Amy our co-ordinator was just amazing and we can’t thank her enough! I had lots of ideas and she helped bring them all to life. On the day, Amy was on hand from start to finish, she really is a superstar and an asset to Cowdray. All the staff Cowdray made our experience so enjoyable. They are so accommodating and could make anything possible! On the day, the guests couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was. They raved about the food, especially the lamb! We really did have the best experience from start to finish and would recommend The Walled Garden to everyone!
- HHeidi and Sam28/10/2025Incredible IncredibleThe venue is even more beautiful in real life. As soon as we entered the gardens, we knew this was the one for us. We met with Hannah initially who is just so lovely. Following the meeting we decided to book the venue and the in house caterers, The Yellow Kitchen. The Walled Garden held an open day not long after which we attended. This was incredibly helpful and such a fab morning. We booked our bar supplier following this. Having booked The Yellow Kitchen for our catering, we were invited to a tasting evening. Again, this was fantastic. We enjoyed a 3 course meal and a selection of canapés. Most of these meals we picked for our day! Andrea was on hand to help us with finalising and had some fantastic ideas which we took on board. For example our charcuterie boards which went down well. Amy our co-ordinator was just amazing and we can’t thank her enough! I had lots of ideas and she helped bring them all to life. On the day, Amy was on hand from start to finish, she really is a superstar and an asset to Cowdray. All the staff Cowdray made our experience so enjoyable. They are so accommodating and could make anything possible! On the day, the guests couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was. They raved about the food, especially the lamb! We really did have the best experience from start to finish and would recommend The Walled Garden to everyone! The venue is even more beautiful in real life. As soon as we entered the gardens, we knew this was the one for us. We met with Hannah initially who is just so lovely. Following the meeting we decided to book the venue and the in house caterers, The Yellow Kitchen. The Walled Garden held an open day not long after which we attended. This was incredibly helpful and such a fab morning. We booked our bar supplier following this. Having booked The Yellow Kitchen for our catering, we were invited to a tasting evening. Again, this was fantastic. We enjoyed a 3 course meal and a selection of canapés. Most of these meals we picked for our day! Andrea was on hand to help us with finalising and had some fantastic ideas which we took on board. For example our charcuterie boards which went down well. Amy our co-ordinator was just amazing and we can’t thank her enough! I had lots of ideas and she helped bring them all to life. On the day, Amy was on hand from start to finish, she really is a superstar and an asset to Cowdray. All the staff Cowdray made our experience so enjoyable. They are so accommodating and could make anything possible! On the day, the guests couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was. They raved about the food, especially the lamb! We really did have the best experience from start to finish and would recommend The Walled Garden to everyone!
- LLisa & Ryan11/11/2024The most perfect dayThe most perfect dayWe are so happy that we chose The Walled Garden at Cowdray for our wedding in April. It is such a special place with a unique character, great indoor spaces and the most gorgeous gardens. The team at Cowdray are amazing and they could not do enough to make the day perfect. We would thoroughly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor setting for their wedding day.We are so happy that we chose The Walled Garden at Cowdray for our wedding in April. It is such a special place with a unique character, great indoor spaces and the most gorgeous gardens. The team at Cowdray are amazing and they could not do enough to make the day perfect. We would thoroughly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor setting for their wedding day.
- RRebecca & Alex11/11/2024The most perfect day we could have ever wished forThe most perfect day we could have ever wished forWe got married at the Walled Garden at Cowdray in August on a beautiful summer's day. From the moment we stepped into the garden, we just knew we had to have our wedding celebrations there, it was so pretty and the perfect historic romantic countryside setting we were looking for. The team were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, nothing was too much trouble. Our day was beyond our wildest expectations and went without a hitch, we can't thank the team enough and would recommend The Walled Garden at Cowdray without hesitation. We also chose their inhouse caterer, The Yellow Kitchen and their food was absolutely delicious, they made adaptations for different dietaries but nothing felt inferior to the standard dishes and we received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you! We got married at the Walled Garden at Cowdray in August on a beautiful summer's day. From the moment we stepped into the garden, we just knew we had to have our wedding celebrations there, it was so pretty and the perfect historic romantic countryside setting we were looking for. The team were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, nothing was too much trouble. Our day was beyond our wildest expectations and went without a hitch, we can't thank the team enough and would recommend The Walled Garden at Cowdray without hesitation. We also chose their inhouse caterer, The Yellow Kitchen and their food was absolutely delicious, they made adaptations for different dietaries but nothing felt inferior to the standard dishes and we received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you!
- JJoanna Darracott-Miles07/11/2024Seamless Wedding DaySeamless Wedding DaySuch a gorgeous setting for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception, even in the rain! Hannah was great and very responsive from the moment we first enquired. We were put at ease by Sam before and on the big day, nothing was too much trouble. The day appeared seamless, with staff going above and beyond to make sure nothing caused any worries for us. Would definitely recommend The Walled Garden!Such a gorgeous setting for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception, even in the rain! Hannah was great and very responsive from the moment we first enquired. We were put at ease by Sam before and on the big day, nothing was too much trouble. The day appeared seamless, with staff going above and beyond to make sure nothing caused any worries for us. Would definitely recommend The Walled Garden!
- MMeghan & James05/09/2024The venue was incredible!The venue was incredible!We just wanted to email and say thank you so much for everything you did on Saturday and in the lead up! The venue was incredible and you guys as a team were fantastic. You went above and beyond and we’re so grateful. We had the best day! We just wanted to email and say thank you so much for everything you did on Saturday and in the lead up! The venue was incredible and you guys as a team were fantastic. You went above and beyond and we’re so grateful. We had the best day!
- DDavid & Fran05/09/2024Well, what a day!Well, what a day!Well, what a day! We just wanted to thank you both and your teams at Cowdray and The Yellow Kitchen for providing us with such a wonderful setting and excellent tea to celebrate our church wedding on Saturday. We even had the sort of weather depicted on your website and in the photograph album you had shown us. Everyone had a wonderful time.Well, what a day! We just wanted to thank you both and your teams at Cowdray and The Yellow Kitchen for providing us with such a wonderful setting and excellent tea to celebrate our church wedding on Saturday. We even had the sort of weather depicted on your website and in the photograph album you had shown us. Everyone had a wonderful time.
- LLara & Adam05/09/2024The Walled Garden was the perfect venue!The Walled Garden was the perfect venue!We had the most incredible wedding day, thank you. The Walled Garden was the perfect venue and we are so happy we chose to get married there. Hannah, Rachael and the team have been wonderful, so professional and friendly, which made our experience very easy and enjoyable. It makes all the difference so we can't thank you enough. We also had never seen the garden in June with all the roses out and it took our breath away when we saw how beautiful it was!We had the most incredible wedding day, thank you. The Walled Garden was the perfect venue and we are so happy we chose to get married there. Hannah, Rachael and the team have been wonderful, so professional and friendly, which made our experience very easy and enjoyable. It makes all the difference so we can't thank you enough. We also had never seen the garden in June with all the roses out and it took our breath away when we saw how beautiful it was!
- DDave & Louise20/08/2024It was such a great day.It was such a great day.We had our wedding here in April '23 and it was such a great day. Hannah and Rachael was excellent throughout the whole process, especially Rachael who was our main point of contact from when we booked and on the day itself - the team & herself was great from all aspects. They stayed calm whilst under pressure and communicated with us throughout the day effectively.We had our wedding here in April '23 and it was such a great day. Hannah and Rachael was excellent throughout the whole process, especially Rachael who was our main point of contact from when we booked and on the day itself - the team & herself was great from all aspects. They stayed calm whilst under pressure and communicated with us throughout the day effectively.
- AAdam and Sarah26/05/2022Our sincere thanksOur sincere thanksWith the confetti now settled, we wanted to give our sincere thanks to the Cowdray team for making our day so brilliant! From the day Charlotte and Guy first got in touch, we felt we could focus on the things our wedding should have been about – for which we will always be grateful. Thanks to you for all your help from that point. Our day was perfect, and we have you all to thank for that! Thanks again and best wishes, Sarah and Adam x With the confetti now settled, we wanted to give our sincere thanks to the Cowdray team for making our day so brilliant! From the day Charlotte and Guy first got in touch, we felt we could focus on the things our wedding should have been about – for which we will always be grateful. Thanks to you for all your help from that point. Our day was perfect, and we have you all to thank for that! Thanks again and best wishes, Sarah and Adam x
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
I can’t possibly pick just one! Some of the most memorable are definitely the post-lockdown weddings. Seeing our lovely couples finally get to experience their perfect day with all their loved ones together, after multiple postponements, was just pure joy!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don’t get too tied up in trends! There are so many fantastic sources of inspiration when planning a wedding, but make sure you’re staying true to what YOU want your day to be like. If you’re happy, your guests will be too, so don’t feel guilty for making some self-indulgent decisions.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We’ve seen some really personal ideas when it comes to the table plan. From books and plant pots, to childhood photos and meaningful locations – it’s often one of the ways we get to learn a bit more about our couples.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Characterful, Historic, Romantic, Picturesque, Unique
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There’s no denying Cowdray Ruins provides a pretty spectacular backdrop for photos, but personally some of my favourite shots have been ones taken in our orchard.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We’ve had a couple of familiar faced guests, but none who have outshone our lovely brides and grooms!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our in house caterers, The Yellow Kitchen, do a delicious mushroom arancini.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
For me, pizza wins every time!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The garden itself is what really makes The Walled Garden unique and special. From frost tipped foliage in the winter, to spring blossom and June roses, each season brings something new; but whatever time of year you choose to get married, you’re guaranteed a tranquil and private space filled with beauty and charm!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team. We all take so much pride in what we do, and genuinely want every wedding to be beyond perfect. It’s great to work amongst people who share your passions and really pull together to make sure every couple has the best day.
