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: 8
Accommodation Capacity: 16
About Southend Barns
Set on a working farm in the stunning West Sussex countryside, Southend Barns is full of rustic charm and romantic touches. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and peaceful courtyards, it is a truly magical setting for your celebration.
Dine and dance the night away in the magnificent 200-year-old Threshing Barn, with authentic wooden beams and wrought iron chandeliers. The barn can accommodate up to 150 for a sit down meal which is catered for by our in-house team, Roots Catering.
The Dairy Barn is fully licensed for all civil ceremonies and partnerships. The barn can seat up to 150 guests on sweet chestnut benches and has a beautiful sweeping aisle.
Nestled in a tranquil spot between the venue's stunning field's and the romantic flint walls of the Dairy Barn is the outdoor wedding ceremony area. The Secret Garden is a hidden gem that features a stunning 50-foot aisle set amidst peaceful scenery.
Couples can also make use of the calm and luxurious surroundings of the Milking Parlour, which is located in its own private courtyard. Complete with lavish furnishings and log fire, which will be lit and ready for the couple’s return with a bottle of local sparkling wine followed by a special breakfast hamper delivery in the morning.
The onsite accommodation options include the charming Mama Lou Shepherd’s Hut, installed with a wood burner and luxury interiors, and six luxury bell tents in a beautiful wildflower meadow. They are furnished with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The bell tents are available from May to September and are exclusively for those getting married at the award-winning wedding venue. Each tent accommodates two adults and comes with lighting, charging points, and double beds with Egyptian cotton bedding. The bell tents also have exclusive access to bathroom facilities, including showers and WC, with decadent Cowshed toiletries and soft towels available. In the morning, guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast hamper created by Roots Catering
There is ample outdoor space with a picturesque courtyard that lies at the heart of the venue and unique Collecting Yard, guests can gather around the fire pit to enjoy a truly magical evening setting the perfect day.
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, Chichester, PO20 7PS, West Sussex, United Kingdom
FAQs
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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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