HENDALL MANOR BARNS 01825 732 561 | www.hendall.co.uk Hendall Manor Barns is discreetly positioned in the heart of the East Sussex countryside with far-reaching views of the Sussex Downs. Within the grounds there’s a picturesque pond complete with its own walkway, an orchard, fields, private lawns, and gardens. The main house has a striking arched loggia and a stone gazebo within the garden; an idyllic backdrop for photos. The venue consists of three interconnecting buildings surrounding a large central courtyard with a lawn and raised terrace. These historical and beautiful structures sit below Hendall Manor and its adjacent 17thcentury sandstone barn where you’ll find accommodation for the couple and their guests, including a separate wedding suite. Ceremonies for up to 150 guests are held in the Stone Barn. An impressive building, almost 100ft in length and is arranged on two distinct levels. The upper half provides a large reception area in addition to the entrance and access to the raised south-facing terrace and lawn. The lower half has in-filled mullion windows and doorways set into its lovely rough sandstone walls, a tall, vaulted roof and oak flooring. All weddings have exclusive use of the buildings, terrace, and lawn for the duration of the day. The venue offers complete privacy and the opportunity to create your own special day, and you’re encouraged to make imaginative use of the spaces available. There have been an extraordinary variety of reception layouts, flowers, and themes here. So, whether you’re looking for a relaxed yet sophisticated barbecue, vintagestyle tea party or formal seated wedding breakfast, the spaces can be easily adapted and decorated bring your vision to life. BRICKWALL HOUSE 07864 794 409 | www.brickwallhouse.co.uk Brickwall House is a stylish exclusive-use wedding venue in Northiam, East Sussex, on the border with Kent. The Grade I listed Jacobean manor house, rich in charming period features boasts 17th- and 18th-century interiors. Dating back to 1617, it was the family home of the Frewen family for over 300 years. Conveniently located in the beautiful Wealden countryside Brickwall House is close to Hastings, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells as well as the smaller historical towns of Rye, Battle and Tenterden. The gardens are a real treasure. The site features the oldest walled gardens in Sussex and includes an arboretum and the Lady Frewen bluebell walk. To the rear of the house are formal gardens where the beds are planted with over a hundred varieties of plant species, providing an array of colour throughout the year. Here, 300-year-old magnolia trees and 400-yearold mulberry trees can be found alongside passion flowers, lavender and roses. The venue gives you complete privacy as it’s wrapped in a walled garden and is licensed for ceremonies in three areas, both inside and out. The grand and stylish Drawing Room fills with sunlight and looks out onto the gardens. Outdoors, you can tie the knot on the spacious south lawns lined with lollipop trees or in the secret Topiary Chess Garden, which gives a hint of Alice in Wonderland or Bridgerton vibes. The Drawing Room with its opulent chandelier and golden-framed historical paintings and the newly added and fully refurbished connected function space The Great Parlour Room, also facing the gardens, are ideal for perfectly small-sized celebrations and can seat up to 70 for the wedding breakfast. For a larger event, the Garden Marquee is available and can host 100 day guests. Both options enable additional evening guests to join. A modern space, its panoramic windows fill it with light, and allows you to literally sit within the gardens to enjoy. www.sophieduckworthphotography.com www.eddyfisherphotography.co.uk www.eddyfisherphotography.co.uk 29 HISTORICAL VENUES
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