Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 111)

SOUTHLANDS BARN 01798 306 550 | www.southlandsbarn.co.uk Southlands Barn is a rustic 17th-century structure, part of the Southlands Farm Estate, which is situated in the heart of West Sussex in the quaint village of West Chiltington. Here, you’ll find two barns allowing your entire day to flow smoothly. There’s also a fabulous bar area, plus indoor and outdoor courtyard areas. Don’t miss the snooker room with comfy couches and fireplace. With its rolling fields, picturesque lake and breathtaking views of the South Downs, Southlands Barn is a working cattle farm, which means there’s plenty of wildlife roaming around including the farm’s free-ranging peacocks and their two Highland cows who can be hand-fed for some fabulous photos on your wedding day! Ceremonies are held in the 17th-century barn, which has a capacity of 150 guests. Alternatively, if al fresco vows are what you dream of, the pergola overlooking the South Downs offers spectacular views. It too can accommodate 150 loved ones. Once you’re wed, celebrate in the Cattle Barn with 150 of your nearest and dearest. This is the second converted barn with glass bottle chandeliers, drapes and fairylights. Indeed, very little additional décor is needed for this characterful space. The venue offers its couples a free wine tasting evening allowing you to blind pick your wines. You’ll also have use of the bridal suite in which to get ready. With its three-day exclusive hire, the venue is yours from Friday to Sunday to use as you wish. Midweek hires are for two days. PEELINGS MANOR BARNS 07933 092 102 | https://peelingsmanorbarns.co.uk Peelings Manor Barns, found nestled in the pretty hamlet of Hankham, is located between the South Downs and the Pevensey Levels. The manor of Peelings is mentioned in the Domesday Book, but there has been a settlement on the site since Anglo-Saxon times and likely long before that. The manor and farm buildings are Grade II listed, with the earliest surviving part of the manor house dating back to the late 15th century, and the farm buildings from the 1850s. Peelings Manor Barns is a totally DIY venue and the perfect blank canvas for wedding receptions. The venue space includes the Grade II listed traditional Sussex Flint Barn with its characterful cartwheel chandeliers and enclosed outdoor spaces. You hire the space only, everything else is up to you. You have complete freedom of choice so you can organise the day of your dreams. While the venue isn’t licensed for ceremonies, many choose to opt for a blessing during their reception. This can happen anywhere within the total venue space. For your wedding breakfast and big bash you and your loved ones have the run of the whole venue, with room for 100 in the Flint Barn and 200 site-wide. https://cole-youngphotography.com www.olivejoyphotography.co.uk www.olivejoyphotography.co.uk 24

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