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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham, West Sussex

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Charlotte Sent on 09/01/2025

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Couldn’t wish for a better wedding venue!

Upwaltham Barns is stunning family run wedding venue set in an idyllic location. We had our wedding in November and it was absolutely amazing! The whole team at the venue made the day go so smoothly and we felt so special, nothing was too much and the service was impeccable!

Having our wedding in November was always a risk with weather however, with how beautiful the barns and bar are (especially with the fire and candles on) our guests loved the whole experience.

Upwaltham Barns is stunning family run wedding venue set in an idyllic location. We had our wedding in November and it was absolutely amazing! The whole team at the venue made the day go so smoothly and we felt so special, nothing was too much and the service was impeccable!

Having our wedding in November was always a risk with weather however, with how beautiful the barns and bar are (especially with the fire and candles on) our guests loved the whole experience.

Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Charlotte, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful wedding at Upwaltham Barns. It sounds like the cozy atmosphere added a magical touch to your day. We are so glad our team could help make everything run smoothly and that you felt so well taken care of. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team
Sophie Sent on 24/03/2025

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Amazing experience, unique and friendly

We recently had our wedding at Upwaltham and we couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Nicola and her family.
This venue and their staff have the ability of making you feel like you are the only wedding they are ever doing!
We honestly couldnt put into words how good the day was, and the food, and the staff .
The venue: is beautiful, the surroundings are lovely, and the two barns are gorgeous, the courtyard is the perfect place for drinks reception.
There are enough places for guests to go to during the day that the whole day felt interesting and exciting. There is also an amazing moroccan snug area which our guests loved. The ceremony barn...

We recently had our wedding at Upwaltham and we couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Nicola and her family.
This venue and their staff have the ability of making you feel like you are the only wedding they are ever doing!
We honestly couldnt put into words how good the day was, and the food, and the staff .
The venue: is beautiful, the surroundings are lovely, and the two barns are gorgeous, the courtyard is the perfect place for drinks reception.
There are enough places for guests to go to during the day that the whole day felt interesting and exciting. There is also an amazing moroccan snug area which our guests loved. The ceremony barn is beautiful and bright and warm!! The whole venue is so lovely and warm- this was important to us as our wedding was in March.
The staff : Were all professional, friendly, smart and helpful. There is an on the day coordinator and a pre-wedding coordinator both of which were fantastic, no ask to big or small, Abbie helped us in the lead up and was so organised and thorough. Then on the day we had Ann who was wonderful and made sure we didnt miss out on anything !

Food: the food was fantastic! and there was so much of it!! All of it was delicious, they did an amazing job. We made our own personalised starter which the kitchen designed from a recipe I sent them with a special haggis and then we had roast chicken which came with all the trimmings, and was delicious.

The jasmine cottage is also beautiful and has everything you could need for a nights stay.
10/10 A*** We wish we could do it all again.
If you are looking for a barn wedding in Sussex which is elegant, beautiful and has the added benefit of a family feel you definitely have to visit this venue! xx
Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Sophie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day at Upwaltham Barns. It really warms our hearts to know that the venue, food, and staff made your wedding experience so special. Nicola and the family were delighted to be a part of your celebration, and we're so glad the beautiful surroundings and ceremony barn all contributed to making your day unforgettable. The pictures you’ve shared are stunning, and it’s clear that the love and joy of your big day shines through. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns team
Rosie Sent on 21/10/2024

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A gorgeous day!

Thank you to everyone at Upwaltham Barns for helping make our day so special!

From start to finish, our wedding day was just perfect, everything ran so smoothly and we just had the best day ever!

From our first tour to the big day, everyone was so organised, efficient and helpful with our wedding planning.

The venue is just truly beautiful, all of our guests commented on how amazing it is and lots were saying it’s the best wedding venue they’ve been to! We were lucky to get married on a sunny, autumnal day but Upwaltham would be gorgeous even on a rainy day!

The staff were all so helpful on the...

Thank you to everyone at Upwaltham Barns for helping make our day so special!

From start to finish, our wedding day was just perfect, everything ran so smoothly and we just had the best day ever!

From our first tour to the big day, everyone was so organised, efficient and helpful with our wedding planning.

The venue is just truly beautiful, all of our guests commented on how amazing it is and lots were saying it’s the best wedding venue they’ve been to! We were lucky to get married on a sunny, autumnal day but Upwaltham would be gorgeous even on a rainy day!

The staff were all so helpful on the day and attentive, ensuring all of our guests were happy, leaving us to enjoy our day stress free!

The food was a hit with our guests, it was delicious!

Staying in the Jasmine Cottage was really lovely, it’s so beautiful!

Nicola has always been onsite when we have visited and is always so warm and welcoming.

Thank you again for everything, we really had the best day!

Aaron & Rosie
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Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Rosie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your wedding day was everything you had hoped for and that the planning process felt smooth and stress-free. It's fantastic that your guests enjoyed the venue, food, and the overall experience. We’re especially glad that the autumn sunshine added an extra touch to your special day, but you're right—Upwaltham Barns is beautiful in any weather! Nicola and the whole team were delighted to be part of your celebration, and we're grateful for your kind words. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team

Rachel Sent on 15/09/2024

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Exceptional Venue

Do not hesitate on booking this venue!!!

They are amazing, every single staff member is so friendly and professional. The day was just amazing! The views are gorgeous and it is just an amazing venue overall

Do not hesitate on booking this venue!!!

They are amazing, every single staff member is so friendly and professional. The day was just amazing! The views are gorgeous and it is just an amazing venue overall

Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Rachel, We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing day and that our team made it special for you. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the views and the venue as much as we do. Thank you for your recommendation! Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team
Lauren Sent on 09/09/2024

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Amazing venue and staff

This venue also has the catering and bar sorted as they are three separate businesses run by one family so makes it an all in one package and they all have amazing communication with each other. The location is stunning and the venue is very flexible with inside and outside areas, it’s rained most of my wedding and the venue accommodated this to the point where it wasn’t noticed. The staff are amazing and very attentive both before and during the day. Everything went without issue and they were able to accommodate requests. The meal was amazing and everyone complemented it, they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, this all happened seamlessly without any stress. The flooring...

This venue also has the catering and bar sorted as they are three separate businesses run by one family so makes it an all in one package and they all have amazing communication with each other. The location is stunning and the venue is very flexible with inside and outside areas, it’s rained most of my wedding and the venue accommodated this to the point where it wasn’t noticed. The staff are amazing and very attentive both before and during the day. Everything went without issue and they were able to accommodate requests. The meal was amazing and everyone complemented it, they were able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, this all happened seamlessly without any stress. The flooring in the barn works as a dance floor and we had a 4 piece band for the night. We stayed on site in the cottage overnight which is beautiful and had an amazing breakfast the next day. The staff packed everything away into boxes so the only thing to do the next day was to load up the car.

Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us, and that the venue, staff, and catering all exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know that even with the unexpected rain, everything ran smoothly and you were still able to enjoy the day without any worries. We're also glad you loved the cottage and breakfast the next morning—it was a pleasure having you stay with us. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team
Laura Sent on 04/09/2024

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July wedding

We got married at Upwaltham in July and it could not have been more perfect. From the moment we first went there we knew it was the perfect venue for us, everyone made us feel so welcome and it has a real family feel. The whole process of organising the wedding and the day itself was very smooth and stress free. We have had so many compliments about the food and the venue and cannot thank you enough! If we could do it all again we would!

We got married at Upwaltham in July and it could not have been more perfect. From the moment we first went there we knew it was the perfect venue for us, everyone made us feel so welcome and it has a real family feel. The whole process of organising the wedding and the day itself was very smooth and stress free. We have had so many compliments about the food and the venue and cannot thank you enough! If we could do it all again we would!
Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Laura, we are so glad you enjoyed celebrating with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your lovely photos. best wishes, the Upwaltham Barn team
Zoe Sent on 24/08/2024

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Incredible

Absolutely beautiful venue! Everyone had the most amazing day. Upwaltham is ideally nestled in the South Downs and made for a really beautiful backdrop for our photos and videos.

A big thank you to the entire team for all their hard work throughout the last 2 years preparing for our wedding. They were always on hand to answer any questions we had. The morning of our wedding everything was set up with such precision and attention to details. There was always someone to assist whenever we needed anything.

The food and bespoke cocktails were absolutely incredible. We had so many compliments from everyone. They catered to all our guests special requirements and allergies which wasn’t an...

Absolutely beautiful venue! Everyone had the most amazing day. Upwaltham is ideally nestled in the South Downs and made for a really beautiful backdrop for our photos and videos.

A big thank you to the entire team for all their hard work throughout the last 2 years preparing for our wedding. They were always on hand to answer any questions we had. The morning of our wedding everything was set up with such precision and attention to details. There was always someone to assist whenever we needed anything.

The food and bespoke cocktails were absolutely incredible. We had so many compliments from everyone. They catered to all our guests special requirements and allergies which wasn’t an easy job!

If we could do the whole wedding again we would 100% do it at Upwaltham Barns!
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Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Zoe, thank you fro sharing such lovely pictures. It was a pleasure to host your special day. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team
Lauren Sent on 07/08/2024

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Just perfect.

We got married on 28th July 2024 and what can we say… just perfect!?

We fell in love with the venue as soon as we saw it but the real selling point with Upwaltham is the amazing staff. Chelsie and Late really took care of us. This team genuinely care and the whole process from start to end was professional and efficient. The front of house team, the managers, the owners and the catering staff … everyone was just amazing. We wish we could do it all again. Thank you thank you Upwaltham for providing us with memories that will last a lifetime. 💖

We got married on 28th July 2024 and what can we say… just perfect!?

We fell in love with the venue as soon as we saw it but the real selling point with Upwaltham is the amazing staff. Chelsie and Late really took care of us. This team genuinely care and the whole process from start to end was professional and efficient. The front of house team, the managers, the owners and the catering staff … everyone was just amazing. We wish we could do it all again. Thank you thank you Upwaltham for providing us with memories that will last a lifetime. 💖
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Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Laure, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review and share your beautiful pictures. It was a pleasure to host your special day. Best wishes the Upwaltham Barns Team
Richard Sent on 21/05/2024

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The perfect venue

We fell in love with Upwaltham Barns the moment we saw it. The venue is just beautiful; both barns ooze character, and the outside areas are perfect for guests to mingle, especially on a sunny day (which thankfully we were blessed with). The setting is perfect, nestled in hills of the south downs, which makes for some truly spectacular photographs.

But what makes Upwaltham Barns so special are the amazing staff. You really do feel like one of the family at Upwaltham, everyone was so friendly and genuinely invested in ensuring we had the perfect day. Andrea (Nibbles2Nosh) was just fantastic. We had several meetings with Andrea where we ran through the plan for the day, asked any...

We fell in love with Upwaltham Barns the moment we saw it. The venue is just beautiful; both barns ooze character, and the outside areas are perfect for guests to mingle, especially on a sunny day (which thankfully we were blessed with). The setting is perfect, nestled in hills of the south downs, which makes for some truly spectacular photographs.

But what makes Upwaltham Barns so special are the amazing staff. You really do feel like one of the family at Upwaltham, everyone was so friendly and genuinely invested in ensuring we had the perfect day. Andrea (Nibbles2Nosh) was just fantastic. We had several meetings with Andrea where we ran through the plan for the day, asked any questions we had (and we had a lot!) and discussed the many options available to us for the day. We never had any doubt in Andrea’s ability to ensure the day ran smoothly and that no details were left out. She really did make us feel comfortable, which meant we could enjoy the day without having to worry about anything. Stephen at the Stable Bar made sure the drinks were flowing, and really helped us select the perfect drinks for the wedding breakfast. Also a special mention to Alex, who was super helpful on the day. In fact all of the staff were excellent.

The food (provided by Nibbles2Nosh) was wonderful. We’d had a preview of the food at an event hosted by Upwaltham for all of the upcoming brides/grooms (a lovely touch), which really helped us to narrow down our choices. The kebabs in the evening were superb, and went down extremely well with the guests. The ice-cream bicycle was also a highlight. The bar has an excellent drinks selection, and that’s before looking at any of the optional extras.

Overall, we cant fault Upwaltham Barns. We really did have the perfect day, and it was made even more special by being at such a beautiful and welcoming venue. We cannot thank you enough!

Upwaltham Barns's reply:

Hi Richard, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed celebrating with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes, the Upwaltham Barns Team
Lee R. Sent on 29/08/2023

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Stunning & beautiful

What a fantastic venue could not recommend this place enough. Lovely people, warming and made everyone feel at ease on the day. Stunning day in a wonderful backdrop

What a fantastic venue could not recommend this place enough. Lovely people, warming and made everyone feel at ease on the day. Stunning day in a wonderful backdrop