Southend Barns Wedding Venue

About Southend Barns

Southend Barns is a family-run wedding venue set in the heart of the breathtaking West Sussex countryside. Lovingly restored with rustic charm and thoughtful romantic details, the barns blend timeless character with natural beauty. Designed and run with sustainability at its heart, every space has been carefully transformed to create an unforgettable setting for your civil ceremony and wedding reception. Southend Barns offers a truly magical backdrop for your special day.

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.

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