Discover Your Dream Wedding Venue in the Heart of the South Downs
Looking for a wedding setting that blends natural beauty with timeless charm? The South Downs – stretching from the rolling hills of Winchester to the dramatic coastline of Eastbourne – offers some of the most breathtaking venues in the country. Whether you're dreaming of a rustic barn celebration, an elegant country estate, or a romantic vineyard ceremony, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home to spaces as special as your love story.
From the gentle green valleys to sweeping sea views, the South Downs is rich in history, character, and unforgettable backdrops. Below, you’ll find a curated collection of stunning wedding venues in and around the South Downs – each with its own unique charm, and ready to host your perfect day.
Start exploring now and find the venue that feels just right for you.
Chichester, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-180 Reception Capacity 2-180
Weald & Downland Living Museum is an historic wedding venue in Singleton, West Sussex, England. Nestled in the Lavant Valley, in the centre of the South Downs National Park, this idyllic 40-acre site is the perfect setting in which to celebrate your love. Here, you and your guests can bask in an atmosphere of quiet tranquillity as you enjoy the property’s picturesque buildings.
Winchester, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 130 Reception Capacity 2
A wedding at Avington seamlessly blends the beauty of the Hampshire countryside with quintessential English elegance, located just moments from the historic City of Winchester and within easy reach of London.
Chichester, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 300
From the first glimpse of the house as you come up the long sweeping drive, to the impressive portico that welcomes you into the Front Hall, Goodwood House offers a wonderfully romantic setting for your wedding. From small and intimate receptions to lavish wedding breakfasts, Goodwood is perfect for what is possibly the most important day of your life.
Chichester, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Celebrate your wedding day in style at the award-winning West Dean Gardens; a beautiful wedding reception venue in West Sussex. Marquee/tipi receptions for up to 200 guests are held on the picnic lawn or front lawn and the features of the Gardens offer idyllic photo opportunities.
Selborne, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-150 Reception Capacity 2-300
Celebrate your special day in our idyllic setting, beneath the Selborne Hanger of the South Downs National Park. Gilbert White & The Oates Collections provides the perfect British country venue with a variety of informal yet distinctive spaces to hire for your ceremony, reception or party including a 16th Century barn, 30 acres of parkland and the historic house.
Henfield, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 120
Wonderland Weddings are our festival magic. Move into our lakeside retreat for a weekend and let loose with your friends. Hold arrival drinks on the lawn under the treehouse (or a welcome hot tub session), your outdoor ceremony by the lake, dinner and speeches in a unique marquee of your choice and finish in style with an after party in our secret festival venue style night club. And that’s only day one!
Avington, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 120
The Barn at Avington is a blank canvas industrial barn venue, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Offering a riverside ceremony location, 5* holiday cottages and camping available for your wedding guests, we encourage wedding weekends and give you plenty of time for a relaxed set up. Perfect for festival weddings!
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 120
Where could be more romantic to celebrate a white wedding or civil partnership than at The White Palace, as The Grand is affectionately known, one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Sussex. Couples have been tying the knot at The Grand for generations, seduced by its old world charm, elegance and style.
Petersfield, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 10 - 150 Reception Capacity 150
The perfect wedding starts with finding the right venue and Southdowns Manor has it all. With exquisite décor and spacious function rooms, Southdowns Manor offers a luxurious setting for your celebrations. The landscaped terrace, attractive gardens and wonderful views of South Downs National Park complete the scene; all offered to you on an exclusive-use basis.
Chidham, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 120 - 120 Reception Capacity 120
Nestled at the heart of a working family farm, Chidham Barn is a relaxed, blank canvas venue in an idyllic rural setting which boasts uninterrupted views across both the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park.