Cissbury Barns

If you're getting married in West Sussex, I really feel like Cissbury Barns is the perfect place. Especially cause it's so set up for British weather! You have the option of an indoor or outdoor ceremony. There's loads of beautiful outdoor space for a good weather day, and still cover for shade, or potentially more likely, rain. We got both on the day, so really got to experience it's full potential! The barns are lovely, the bar area is great, the staff are amazing. I especially loved that as I was the bride whenever I went near the bar they immediately looked at me to get me a drink. In day to day life for some reason I'm so slow to get served, and that felt oddly special. Of course the area is great with fields as well, and we even got to see a horse when we did a mini walk for photos. I love that tables and chairs are included in the cost, as some places charge extra. There is phone signal for anyone that forgets to order a taxi as well. And it sounds silly, but even the toilets are nice. They look nice, and are clean obviously, but we saw some other lovely barns but very meh toilets. And they have little extras for guests in there and also a bigger stall for the bride for is she has a big dress or needs someone else in there to help with their dress! Then, the staff. When we got showed around, it was Helen as much as the barns that sold us. She gave us such a great run through of the day that we could tell we would be taken care of and you could just picture it all happening. She had all the answers to any questions we may have had before we even asked them, which gave us so much confidence. Communication on the build up to the wedding was great, and we were advised it would be Michelle who was then looking after us on the day. She answered all my hundreds of emails and helped everywhere possible. We didn't have anyone coming in to help with decorative things (which in my opinion, the barns are so nice as they are it's really not necessary to be adding more, which is a win!), but they were kind enough to help with doing the chair covers and any little bits we had for us, rather than us having to do it ourselves. And Michelle was so good on the day and just really making sure everything ran smoothly, she was great at organising everyone, giving encouragement and also firmly instructing people when we were faffing to make sure it didn't all run away from us. And flowers got moved around and things cleared away as it happened, so it always looked fab and also everything was ready for us to take away the next day. I've been on honeymoon since, but I've heard my family have still been in touch with regards to any lost items and extra bits and they've still been taking care of us. I can't recommend enough :)

We got married at Cissbury Barns last week and had the most magical and amazing day! I looked at a wide variety of venues trying to find the perfect spot, but immediately fell in love with Cissbury. The main things I was trying to accommodate were; - A venue that was a good size, as as we were working on 140-160 guests. A lot of venues I looked at had a limit of 100 people and the ones that could accommodate larger numbers, lacked character and atmosphere. I also found that a lot of venues would result in guests being in very different areas; for example, bar area being completely away from the main party area. I wanted to keep guests together and create as much of an atmosphere as possible. Cissbury has an amazing set up; you almost work your way around zones throughout the day. You have a dedicated area for the ceremony and drinks reception and when you move into the evening, the bar, main barn and courtyard area with stretch tent, allow people to move about and have plenty of space, but also keeps people together enough to create a great buzz! - A venue that would work in sun or rain due to our Great British weather! Cissbury offers the choice of a beautiful outside glade with stunning views, or an equally beautiful barn. This is completely separate to the main party barn and bar, so you don’t have to awkwardly wait around for the staff to swap from the ceremony to the meal / reception / evening. There is also a stretch tent outside and the bar opens up to allow people to still be outside if it is raining without getting wet - A venue with soul! Cissbury have seriously nailed this. I fell in love with it when I first saw it, but we have had so many comments from guests about what a stunning venue it is. Everything about it is right! They have struck the balance between having a venue with character and natural beauty, with a rustic feel, while making it also feel really classy with little touches like the cowshed toiletries in the bathrooms, beautifully manicured gardens and a stunning bar area. Again, many of the more expensive venues I looked at, just felt a bit pretentious and lacked charm and personality, whereas Cissbury has managed to strike the balance perfectly! - A team I felt confident in to help organise and manage the wedding on the day. Christina was my event organiser and she was absolutely fabulous in every way! The whole team were faultless! They clearly have the art of running a seamless wedding down to a fine art and executed everything perfectly! Christina was always on hand during the planning stages to bounce ideas off, give advice and help organise everything. On the day, Christina and the whole team were honestly amazing! They were so friendly and accommodating and ensured that the day ran without a hitch. Nothing was too much trouble and all our guests knew what was going on and where they needed to be at all times. Overall, Cissbury delivers on every aspect imaginable. I didn’t think I would find a venue that ticked every box, but Cissbury exceeded our expectations, and those of our guests, in every way possible! If you are looking for a stunning and flexible venue with a top class team to help you with your big day, look no further than Cissbury! Thank you to all the team for giving us the most amazing experience and best day of our lives!

We knew from the minute we visited Cissbury that it was the one for us. The fact it’s not purpose built and has lovely history to it adds to the charm. We wanted the rustic, ourdoorsy type setting and that’s what Cissbury provided. Not only could they offer an indoor and outdoor option for the ceremony (to cover all weather scenarios) but the outdoor glade is really something to behold, with the horses and stunning backdrop. We were impressed from the start with the level of communication between ourselves and the events management team. There was no question they couldn’t answer. We loved the fact they could offer items to help with decor such as barrels, easels, some signage. There is ample parking so cars could be left overnight. Furthermore, the flexibility to really personalise our day was so special. Michelle and the team were exemplary on the day, ensuring the smooth running, helping with set up and clearing up so we didn’t have anything to worry about. We would recommended Cissbury in a heartbeat :)

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our special day than Cissbury Barns. From start to finish, the team made everything absolutely seamless and completely stress-free. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail meant we could simply enjoy every moment knowing we were in the best hands. The venue itself is breathtaking—truly one of the most stunning locations to get married. With everything in one place, from the beautiful ceremony barn to the rustic reception barn, the cosy bar, the stretch tent, and the lush green drinks area, every space flowed effortlessly into the next. It created such a relaxed, magical atmosphere for us and our guests. Cissbury Barns went above and beyond to make our day unique. When we asked to personalise the cocktail menu with our own signature drinks, they didn’t hesitate—they embraced our ideas and made it happen without any fuss. Their flexibility and support were outstanding. Communication throughout the planning process was faultless. They were always responsive, helpful, and incredibly warm. The open days and opportunities to test things in advance gave us peace of mind and helped us feel even more connected to the venue. Cissbury Barns is more than just a venue—it’s an experience, and one we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a wedding day that’s beautiful, relaxed, and run with total care and professionalism, you won’t find anywhere better. They were simply exceptional.

What a fantastic place to have your wedding! A must see if you are looking for a venue! Such beautiful settings and lovely barns and outside areas. Michelle and the team at Cissbury were so kind and helpful.... you really are in great hands! They help sort everything out and look after everyone throughout your special day! Could not recommend the venue enough!!

We just got married at Cissbury Barns and what can we say – we had the most incredible day! Despite the rainy, windy weather, everything ran like clockwork – both us and our guests were so well looked after, and the day could not have been coordinated more smoothly! From the moment we chose Cissbury as our venue, we couldn’t have asked for more. Helen was an incredible help right from the outset, offering us lots of guidance and advice, putting our minds at rest when we asked (many..!) questions, and reassured us when we wanted to blend some Assyrian traditions with a very English wedding!! Helen handed over the reins to Zoe in the evening who was an absolute delight – so lovely and helpful, and coordinated our Assyrian dancing entrance which is no mean feat! The setting and the barns are absolutely beautiful – but the real stars are the whole team that work behind the scenes to make your wedding day the best EVER! From moving all our décor around between ceremony and dinner to make the most of our flowers, to laying out all our centrepieces, to checking in on us to ensure we didn’t want for anything, to carefully packing up ALL of our bits the next day for an easy-peasy collection – everything was just perfect, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Cissbury! A special mention to the North Wing Apartment which is located on site by Cissbury House – this is such a stunning place to get ready in with your bridesmaids and spend your first night as a married couple! We would highly recommend booking this if you’re getting married at Cissbury, just knowing you’re only a 5 minute drive away from your wedding venue takes the pressure off, and Geoffrey and the team at the barns communicated really well with us and each other! Thanks again 😊

I didn’t want to do our review out of superstition. We got married a year ago on the 18th August 2023. The staff are fantastic and the venue is beautiful. Our host Michelle did everything possible for us. A credit to the business. She is kind attentive and truly went above and beyond to make our day special. The venue truly offers everything and it’s in a lovely private location. Jodi says still a year on says she wishes she could do it all over again. Thank you so much

We got married at Cissbury Barns in August 24. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff are incredible. It was the most amazing day and I can’t thank the team at Cissbury enough for everything they did to make our wedding run so smoothly. They really took care of everything.

We just had the most amazing wedding at Cissbury Barns. From day one Helen, Michelle and Christina have been nothing but welcoming and helpful. On the actual day Helen coordinated it perfectly, listening to everything we had asked for and checking in regularly to make sure we were happy with how everything was going. In the evening Helen passed over to Zoe who was equally as helpful. The barns themselves and the surrounding areas are absolutely stunning, we had so many compliments about the venue with the guests commenting that they could see why we had fallen in love with it. I’f you are considering getting married here we can’t recommend it highly enough, you won’t be disappointed.

We had the most wonderful wedding at Cissbury, the day we dreamed of. Everything was seamless and it made the day so relaxing for us, as absolutely everything ran smoothly and we were so well taken care of. All of the worries we had beforehand about ‘will this go well?’, ‘where do we go?’ Etc were needless as the team thinks of everything. Even meeting the team before I walked down the aisle I was given a glass of water and told when to enter - something I’d never have thought to arrange or ask for but just happened! I can’t thank the team at Cissbury enough for making our day so beautiful.