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Last update: May 2024
Cissbury Barns is a beautiful and unique wedding venue located in Findon, West Sussex. Nestled within the picturesque South Downs National Park, this hidden gem is a truly romantic and idyllic location with the WOW factor to host your big day. Its tranquil atmosphere makes it ideal for soon-to-be newlyweds who desire a peaceful nuptial occasion in the countryside. The Cissbury Wedding and Events team will ensure that your Wedding Day runs smoothly and effortlessly giving you time to relax and enjoy every moment of your Wedding Day with your family and friends.
Facilities and Capacity
Cissbury Barns can welcome from 50 (dependant on season) guests and up 120 for the day and seated wedding breakfast. For the evening reception, the property can accommodate up to 200 guests. The East Barn and 'The Glade', the outside ceremonial area, are registered for civil wedding ceremonies and are available for exclusive use, ensuring privacy and tranquillity on your special day. The barns feature rustic brick and flint stone, impressive beams, and large windows, giving the space a light and airy feel. The versatile barns offer a romantic and sophisticated rustic feel to which you can add your personality; from floral arrangements to bunting and fairy lights, these are genuinely magnificent spaces brimming with style. Following your ceremony, you’re welcome to enjoy the Ceremonial garden and host your drinks reception drinks and capture photographs against the breathtaking rural backdrop. Cissbury's fabulous and quirky Bar is a hit with family and friends alike serving a avery wide range of drinks and cocktails.
Services Offered
Cissbury Barns has teamed up with some fantastic associate catering partners, each offering a variety of quality menus with something to suit every couple. Whether you would like a formal three-course meal, a buffet or even a BBQ, you can get it all here. With a formal wedding reception capacity of 120 and the option to invite more guests for informal celebrations, you have total flexibility to make your day as intimate or as grand as you wish. The Cissbury Wedding and Events team will assist in creating your perfect day and will be on hand with help and guidance from the moment you view the Barns to your Big Day.
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Historic
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Cissbury Barns
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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
65 reviews
100% recommend it
Elaine F. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect day!
We just had our wedding at Cissbury Barns on Saturday and it was absolutely perfect, truly the best day of our lives. Cissbury is the most beautiful venue and everyone that works there is so helpful and kind. Michelle ran our day so smoothly and, even before the day, we met her and Helen and Christina several times at open Sundays and they were all so helpful and lovely. We never felt like we couldn't ask a question. I wish we could go back in time and do it all again. The most perfect wedding venue we could ever ask for!
Josh L. Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Josh & Laura Newton
We just wanted to leave a positive review to say the BIGGEST thank you for making our day so incredibly special. Michelle & the whole team at Cissbury were just amazing at our wedding on August 29th. I felt so reassured going into the day, that I was just totally calm & relaxed knowing everything was under control. We have felt listened to, but carefully guided since we booked with you over two years ago. We just feel everyone went above and beyond, so thank you.
We also loved our stay at The North Wing. Having that time with my bridesmaids the evening before was so special & it just was the perfect space to get ready. And of course, that very short journey back to the wing after the wedding together was perfect. It was so lovely that it has been tidied up as well before our arrival back after the wedding.
And of course, the venue is absolutely stunning. You made our vision come to life!
Not to mention the endless beautiful locations for photos & flexibility for catering, meaning you really can mould the day into your own.
We couldn’t recommend Cissbury enough!
Thanks all,
Josh & Laura Newton
We also loved our stay at The North Wing. Having that time with my bridesmaids the evening before was so special & it just was the perfect space to get ready. And of course, that very short journey back to the wing after the wedding together was perfect. It was so lovely that it has been tidied up as well before our arrival back after the wedding.
And of course, the venue is absolutely stunning. You made our vision come to life!
Not to mention the endless beautiful locations for photos & flexibility for catering, meaning you really can mould the day into your own.
We couldn’t recommend Cissbury enough!
Thanks all,
Josh & Laura Newton
Sarah B. Sent on 31/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Cissbury could not have been more helpful
Cissbury is an idylic venue but is also exceptionally well run with dedicated staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The team know their stuff and could not have been more helpful. The separate barns for ceremony and dinner and the bar/ stretch tent area meant there was plenty of space for those who wanted to drink/ dance or chill. We had the best day there.
Jennifer B. Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
What a venue! Just perfect!
The organisation and communication in the lead up to our big day was very efficient and professional and the venue is very good value for money! The range of beautiful spaces, inside and outside, with the most gorgeous of views, definitely makes it stand out from all the others venues that are out there!
On our wedding day, Cissbury Barns was just perfect! Helen was incredible and so very accommodating - nothing was too much to ask and we had many compliments about the venue and staff from our guests.
We cannot recommend this venue enough - just look at any photos of the place and you’ll understand why it helped make our perfect day so perfect.
On our wedding day, Cissbury Barns was just perfect! Helen was incredible and so very accommodating - nothing was too much to ask and we had many compliments about the venue and staff from our guests.
We cannot recommend this venue enough - just look at any photos of the place and you’ll understand why it helped make our perfect day so perfect.
Emily H. Sent on 22/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Smooth and slick, our day was fantastic!
As soon as we visited Cissbury, we knew we wanted it to be our venue. It's SO beautiful and the thing that swung it for us was the fact that they're dog friendly and our two dogs could be flower girls/ring-bearers! From the moment of our first meeting, you could tell that the team were professionals, and they continued to prove so throughout every step of the process. There is nothing they hadn't thought of or have suggestions for. It made the whole wedding planning process SO much easier, knowing that everything would be taken care of. Christina was our main contact for the day - she is so lovely and she hit the perfect balance between making our vision a reality and managing our expectations and giving us her advice. Thank you soooo much for making our wedding day the absolute perfect day. Thanks to all of the team behind the scenes and the bar staff too. Like I say in the title, it was so smooth and slick. I would 100% recommend choosing Cissbury for your special day!
Mia B. Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue with the most amazing team
Wow, where to start! Helen, Michelle & Everyone at Cissbury are truly AMAZING and so passionate at what they do!
From the minute we met Helen, and then when we met Michelle as our event manager, we felt so confident that they would help us to deliver the most magical day, and they certainly did!
Thank you Helen for the fantastic tour at the very start, answering all my questions throughout, and putting up with me rocking up to the open days to test my decor.
Michelle, Thank you for so perfectly executing my vision and all your expertise to make it even better. You truly went above and beyond!
Our wedding day went PERFECTLY, and it was all thanks to the team at Cissbury - even Geoffrey (the owner), helping me to remember all my things, when I almost forgot my flowers and veil! Cissbury is THE venue to have your wedding, I couldn’t recommend the venue enough! Beautiful grounds and barns, amazing staff, everything you need all in one place.
Thank you again, Mr & Mrs Bethune!
From the minute we met Helen, and then when we met Michelle as our event manager, we felt so confident that they would help us to deliver the most magical day, and they certainly did!
Thank you Helen for the fantastic tour at the very start, answering all my questions throughout, and putting up with me rocking up to the open days to test my decor.
Michelle, Thank you for so perfectly executing my vision and all your expertise to make it even better. You truly went above and beyond!
Our wedding day went PERFECTLY, and it was all thanks to the team at Cissbury - even Geoffrey (the owner), helping me to remember all my things, when I almost forgot my flowers and veil! Cissbury is THE venue to have your wedding, I couldn’t recommend the venue enough! Beautiful grounds and barns, amazing staff, everything you need all in one place.
Thank you again, Mr & Mrs Bethune!
Jenni F. Sent on 26/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Most beautiful venue and the most perfect day!
Wow what can we say? From the minute we saw Cissbury Barns, and met Helen we fell in love with this venue. When’s they told us we could bring our two labs for the day, we were sold! From beginning to end, the passion that the Cissbury Team have for their venue, the detail, and the effort that they go to, to make sure the day is perfect, was so apparent. Michelle’s organisation, communication and genuine care in making sure we had an amazing day, both before the wedding and on the day, put my mind at ease- the team took all the stress away and continued to put my mind at rest…. the best bit? that they do it all so naturally! Having worked in hospitality and hotels for over 20 years, I have high standards when it comes to service and standards, and Michelle and their Cissbury ‘family’ exceeded it by a mile.
The suppliers they work with and recommend, compliment the venue beautifully- The Gourmet Chef put on amazing canapés, and a BBQ fit for a king and all our guests loved it!
It was clear from looking around on the day, with the sun shining (yes for one day that week, Michelle even managed to pull sunshine out of the bag, LOL!) to see all our guests having the best time, and blown away by the beauty of Cissbury, that we had made the perfect choice when we booked Cissbury Barns!
We could not have asked for a better day and I’m only sad it went so quickly- we want to do it all over again!
We cannot thank you enough, for making Wednesday 15th May 2024, the best day of our lives ❤️
Lots of love
Jen and Terry- the new Mr and Mrs Standen! (And Aslan and Herbie)
Xx
The suppliers they work with and recommend, compliment the venue beautifully- The Gourmet Chef put on amazing canapés, and a BBQ fit for a king and all our guests loved it!
It was clear from looking around on the day, with the sun shining (yes for one day that week, Michelle even managed to pull sunshine out of the bag, LOL!) to see all our guests having the best time, and blown away by the beauty of Cissbury, that we had made the perfect choice when we booked Cissbury Barns!
We could not have asked for a better day and I’m only sad it went so quickly- we want to do it all over again!
We cannot thank you enough, for making Wednesday 15th May 2024, the best day of our lives ❤️
Lots of love
Jen and Terry- the new Mr and Mrs Standen! (And Aslan and Herbie)
Xx
Betts B. Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Stress free wedding!
We got married at Cissbury two weeks ago and we are so so pleased. The venue is stunning, the staff were all lovely and really helpful. Special thanks to Michelle for making sure our day went so smoothly! Nothing was too much trouble and I felt so at ease on the day as well.
Stephanie M. Sent on 23/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful
Wow, where do I even start? Cissbury Barns is a beautiful venue but Michelle really made the day come together. I cannot thank Michelle enough. Our day was so beautiful. Michelle really looked after us and it’s very well organised the day couldn’t have gone any better if I could, I would do the day all over again, it was very special to us both, and we will hold such a special Memory Michelle Etta and Jeffrey
from the bottom of our hearts, thank you ever so much for a beautiful wedding
Mr & Mrs Cloherty X
from the bottom of our hearts, thank you ever so much for a beautiful wedding
Mr & Mrs Cloherty X
Kimberley A. Sent on 17/01/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating
Beautiful wedding venue!
We'd definitely recommend Cissbury if you are considering them for your big day! What did it for us was having the option to get married either outdoors or indoors, so we had that security regardless of the typical british weather. Thankfully the sun shone and we were able to get married outside in the glade which was absolutely perfect. Helen and Michelle would so incredibly helpful and knowledgable and our big day ran smoothly. I wish I could do it all again!
Lorraine Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding of our dreams
The beautiful Cissbury Barns provided us with the most wonderful venue and wedding day experience, the venue and grounds are breath taking, the help and advise, right down to the organisation and smooth running on the day was exceptional, every detail discussed, advised and seen through exactly to our wishes, staff were lovely and so helpful from the moment we viewed the venue right through to our big day and we cannot thank them enough for providing the most perfect wedding day, exceeding everything we had wished it to be. Only regret is that we cannot do it all over again!
Hannah M. Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Cissbury Barns
This really was the most perfect wedding venue. Everything from the grounds to the venue itself were stunning. The staff were all so helpful and went above and beyond, even going out of their way to help the men with a spot of wedding morning breakfast!! They were so grateful. Couldn’t recommend Cissbury enough, the day was perfect 🤍 (photography by Allison Dewey)
Hannah Sent on 04/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Simply amazing!
What can I say about this beautiful venue, it truly was the perfect choice for our wedding. From the stunning views and surroundings to the beautiful barns and amazing service. Helen was amazing from the first time we met, nothing was ever too much trouble and our wedding day ran seamlessly. We were lucky enough to get married outside in the Glade, dispute days of heavy ran and it was just perfect. I honestly cannot recommend Cissbury enough. I would choose Cissbury time and time again
Georgia D. Sent on 29/11/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating
Fantastic venue!!
Our wedding at Cissbury Barns was incredible, the venue is so stunning and unique! The team are so so friendly and helpful - special thanks to Michelle for looking after all our guests on the day - but all the team were so lovely! We stayed in the north wing apartment for 2 nights and the accommodation is STUNNING - I also recommend that too! But genuinely if you are deciding on a wedding venue I cannot fault this one at all!
Louise J. Sent on 29/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Best day ever!
Hi Michelle, just wanted to send a quick message as we didn’t see you earlier to say thanks for everything you and the team did yesterday, it was everything we had hoped it to be and more! Everyone loved it, as did we and it went exactly as we had planned for it to be.
We are both slight control freaks so it was hard to just trust it was all going to be ok but be had nothing to worry about.
A day we will remember forever!
Thanks again, Lou and Tom 🙌😁
We are both slight control freaks so it was hard to just trust it was all going to be ok but be had nothing to worry about.
A day we will remember forever!
Thanks again, Lou and Tom 🙌😁
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