Southend Barns Wedding Venue
Indulge in an unforgettable wedding celebration in our picturesque barn wedding venue offering a perfect setting for your special day.
Civil ceremony venue
Wedding Venue
Luxurious bridal suite
Barn
Outdoor Ceremonies
In-house Catering Team
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £££ - ££££
Hire Price Range: £3,500 - £9,100
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 150
Guest Capacity (min/max): 1 / 200
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 11
Accommodation Capacity: 22
About Southend Barns
Open since June 2012, Southend Barns is a family-run wedding venue located on what was once a working farm. Nestled in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, Southend Barns has been lovingly restored with rustic charm and romantic touches. Built and run to be as eco-friendly as possible, the barns have been carefully transformed to create the perfect setting for a romantic civil ceremony and wedding reception.
Ceremony
Fully licensed for all civil ceremonies and partnerships, Southend Barns offers two ceremony spaces, which can be finalised on the day of your wedding.
The Dairy Barn is our indoor ceremony space. It has a serene ambience and simple yet romantic styling to complement all wedding day themes. The Secret Garden is our outdoor ceremony space. It is a fantastic way to create a unique wedding inspired by nature, adding a sunlit sparkle to daytime ceremonies.
Reception
The Collecting Yard is a beautiful space for your drinks reception. Spacious and perfectly maintained, it is ideal for mingling with guests, live entertainment, musical performances, or relaxed conversation. The Threshing Barn is a magnificent space for your wedding breakfast and evening party. The barn provides a stunning backdrop for your celebrations, whether as a dining hall, a lively space for dancing or a banquet setting for festive or winter-themed occasions. Our experienced event managers can recommend layouts to suit your vision perfectly.
Accommodation
The Milking Parlour is the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable wedding. With its serene, stylish interiors, you can relax and indulge in the memories of your day. Located in a private courtyard with a rose garden and water feature, it provides a calm and luxurious retreat. The Milking Parlour can also be used by the wedding party to get ready, with large mirrors, comfortable seating and all the facilities needed for those important preparations. Mama Lou Shepherd’s Hut is the epitome of first-class glamping. Set in the alpacas’ grazing field with its own festoon-lit private pathway and garden, it has been immaculately restored to create a sumptuous and unique retreat. Enjoy a night of luxury under the West Sussex sky with our beautiful bell tent accommodation. In total, there are nine tents sleeping up to 18 adults and 2 children.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Venue Type
Barn
Exclusive use
Intimate Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Weekend Hire
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Contact & Location
Southend Barns
Southend Farm, Wophams Lane, Donnington, PO20 7PS, West Sussex, United Kingdom
FAQs
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Please check directly with our team.
11.30pm
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Only natural confetti
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There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in the surrounding area and in Chichester City Centre which is a short drive away.
Our Sustainability Commitments
The 'Green to Graze' offer is a eco-friendly and sustainable package that reduces the carbon footprint to create a carbon neutral wedding. The “Green to Graze” package is based on 60 day guests and 20 evening guests and is available from October to December 2024 and January to April 2025. Due to popular demand we have extended the offer to October 2025 through to March 2026. The package is for Thursdays and Fridays within these months, excluding school holidays. This package starts from £9500. You may upgrade to Saturday or Sunday dates within the specified months for an additional £1500. Additional guests can be added: day guests at £110 per person and evening guests at £10 per person. The starting price is based on their Green to Graze package and includes the following: - Exclusive use of Southend Barns. - Accommodation in the Milking Parlour and Mama Lou Shepherd’s Hut for the night of the wedding (two adults per location). - Two glasses of prosecco per person for reception drinks. - A reception meal that starts with homemade focaccia with flavoured butter, rosemary oil, and balsamic, followed by a three-course set menu prepared and presented to create a memorable dining experience. - Half a bottle of Lubin wine per person served with the meal, with a choice of red, white, or rose. - A glass of prosecco per person for speeches. - Teas and coffee in the evening with homemade chocolate truffles. - Evening snacks of bacon rolls and chips in cones to satisfy any late-night cravings.
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