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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: January 2025

*We have one weekend that has just opened up in July 2025 due to a cancellation. We have mid-week options in 2025 or lots of options for 2026*

Southlands Barn is a wedding venue on the outskirts of the village of West Chiltington in West Sussex. Set amidst 120 acres of picturesque farmland and overlooking the South Downs National Park, this charming 17th-century barn is the perfect setting for the celebration of a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

Southlands Barn is more than a venue; it's an experience. Here, you'll find a beautiful lake, lush green grass, and flowers in every colour. The property offers a choice of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the pergola ceremony area, the 17th-century Sussex Barn, and the recently converted Cattle Barn dining hall. The stunning Sussex Barn was originally a cattle-holding barn. Today, it features an integrated sound system, hand-cut bottle chandeliers, fairy lights, and a magical ambience, perfect for intimate ceremonies and receptions. The Cattle Barn was formerly a holding barn for carving cattle. Its bifold doors open onto a beautiful courtyard. You'll also find a bar area, toilets, shower facilities, and a games room with a pool table. Southlands Barn provides seating for up to 150 guests and can accommodate up to 170 dinner and evening guests.

Services Offered

Southlands Barn is available for exclusive hire. They offer two-day midweek and three-day weekend packages. The venue fees include chivari chairs, round tables, linens, lighting and decor, a prepping parlour that can accommodate up to eight guests, and a free wine-tasting evening for you and four guests. But it's the people who make Southlands Barn what it is. They're dedicated, hardworking, and ready to go above and beyond to make your dream wedding a reality!

  • LGBTQ+-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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20 Apr
Open Door

Join us for our Spring Wedding Fair on Easter Sunday, April 20th 2025!

  • Meet our preferred vendors
  • Connect with talented florists, photographers, caterers, DJs, and more
  • Tour our stunning...
Date: From 20/04/2025 to 20/04/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Southlands Farm, Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, West Sussex

Meet the team

Amy  Kilshaw
Amy Kilshaw
Venue Coordinator

I joined the team in 2021 and will most likely be your first point of contact with the barn, from...

Phil Fossey
Phil Fossey
Owner

Converting Southlands Farm into the beautiful wedding venue it is today was my idea after a friend reached out to...

Jamie Kensett
Jamie Kensett
Owner

I'm nicknamed the badger as I only come out at night.

My partner Phil is the face and I bring...

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Southlands Farm, Southlands Lane RH20 2JU West Chiltington (West Sussex)
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