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Last update: April 2026

If these walls could talk, they would tell of family and friends coming together, vows exchanged, toasts made, and food savoured. Every tale would be different, and every memory a new one.

Our barn can host 75-150 guests and includes seven en-suite bedrooms and a set of private rooms for the couple. From tables and chairs to a team of chefs waiting to create your menu, every detail has been considered. Just bring your dreams for your day.

Introducing the venue: A series of barns and outhouses dating from 1825, beautifully restored to create a light, warm, and airy atmosphere. They are connected in a flow that allows your day to unfold seamlessly.

Flexible spaces: From gathering to drinks, from dinner to dancing, our different spaces connect, allowing guests to move effortlessly through the venue and enabling your band or DJ to set up unnoticed. If the weather's warm and sunny, you can flow out to the courtyard. If not, your event will run just as smoothly. Pre-installed lighting, speakers, projector, and WiFi provide all the technical support you might need.

Your ceremony: Light-filled, atmospheric, and seating up to 135, the Meadow Barn is licensed to hold civil marriages and partnerships. For a sense of tranquillity, exchange your vows with the picturesque backdrop of the South Downs National Park. Both options are the perfect setting for your walk down the aisle.

Your hideaway: A private suite for you, tucked away in its secret garden. A room to prepare, with mirrors and natural light. A suite beautifully designed with space to spread out.

Your guests are nearby: The courtyard has seven double rooms with bathrooms. Its neutral colours and open layout are designed to help your guests get ready, then relax and wind down from the day's excitement.

Your drinks, your way: You can supply your drinks until 7:30 p.m. with no restrictions or corkage fees. We provide a fully stocked licenced bar to complement your chosen drinks.

Food by Farbridge: Every menu item is different, and every mouthful is delicious. From breads to chutneys to ice cream, our team strives to make as much as possible from scratch. We follow the seasons, use the freshest ingredients, and cook and serve restaurant-quality dishes straight from our kitchen.

If your dream wedding is both elegant and rustic, take a moment to admire Farbridge, a barn venue in Chichester, West Sussex.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Barn
Outdoor license

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:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Farbridge

Emma
Emma Sent on 06/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So much more than just a wedding venue!

We are so extremely lucky to have been married at Farbridge in June 2026. It is one of the most beautiful, immaculately kept barns set within the rolling hills of the South Downs. Yet it is the staff that make this venue exceptional. Their warmth, knowledge, organisation and communication from your first viewing to looking after you/ your guests on the day itself is second to none. Their catering is some of the best food we've ever eaten - at our tasting showcase evening and the personalised menu we designed with the team for our wedding day. We felt relaxed knowing our day was in the best hands and, with our guests, delighted in every small detail of the day, which was PERFECT. We cannot recommend them enough!
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Leah Sent on 28/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives, thank you Farbridge!

We cannot fault Farbridge in any way, from the moment of meeting Ellie to 18months later on our wedding day, everything was seamless. The most lovely staff, so willing to help and answer any questions. Nothing was an issue, Farbridge wants to make your special day feel exactly that - special! We never felt just like a 'number', we felt looked so well looked after. The planning and lead up to the wedding felt so easy with zero stress. Our actual wedding day was absolutely perfect, the service, the food, the location, the staff, the drinks, the grounds, was incredible. We will truly thank Ellie & Farbridge for being so amazing, we enjoyed every second of our journey! We would recommend to everyone and all our guests kept talking about how delicious the food was, how attentive the staff were and how gorgeous the venue is. Thank you so much, we truly had the best day of our lives.
Amber
Amber Sent on 28/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Flower vendor didn’t turn up, so Farbridge saved the day

Julie, Nicky and the entire team took the meaning of going above and beyond to the next level for our wedding. They just handled the entire balls up from the florist so well, and never once gave off any feeling of being stressed. You helped keep the groom very calm despite panicking quite badly inside. It’s also impressive how the bride had no idea and how you threw a bouquet together so elegantly. Throughout the entire day you just kept going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and ensure the day went exactly as we wanted.

Our videographer was telling us how much time you guys spent sorting the flowers, handpicking flowers, Julie making up buttonholes and everything else that clearly was going on behind the scenes that we had no idea about! Despite this, you kept handling our millions of nit picky requests along the way with a smile and we just wanted to say the biggest thank you for that.

I know we moved quite a few timings around to help us get the most from the day and we appreciate you being so flexible with us. We’ve both worked in events before and know how much work goes in to these kinds of things, so it truly doesn’t go unnoticed how much you and the team did for us.

Also, another shoutout to Tom and the team in the kitchen. That food was absolutely outrageously good. The pizzas went down a storm too and we couldn’t have been happier with every single thing we ate yesterday! Thank you to the chefs!

It was honestly the perfect day, so, thank you thank you thank you.

We have sent something in the post to share with all those that helped make our day so incredible (I hope you guys can spend 5 mins and laugh about it all with hindsight, knowing that we had the best time because of you all!). And once again, thank you to Farbridge for giving us the best day we could’ve ever dreamed of.

Thank you!!!!!

Amber and Ryan (Silverthorne!!)
Sam
Sam Sent on 11/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

We honestly cannot thank the team at Farbridge enough for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. From start to finish, Ells and the whole team were so attentive, professional and genuinely wonderful. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made the entire day feel completely seamless—always there when we needed them, but never intrusive.

The setting is absolutely stunning, the in-house catering was incredible, and they brought our vision to life perfectly. Many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We will be forever grateful to Farbridge for giving us such an unforgettable day, and and we are so thrilled that we landed on Farbridge as our wedding venue all of those months ago.
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Cat Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

If we could do it all over again, we would choose Farbridge every single time. 🤍

From the moment we first viewed Farbridge in 2024, we just knew it was where we wanted to get married. There was something so incredibly special about it, and we could immediately picture celebrating our wedding there. Somehow, the actual day managed to exceed every expectation we had.

Imogen and Jess were absolutely fantastic from start to finish and genuinely couldn’t do enough for us. From steaming the dresses on the morning of the wedding, to making sure every little detail was taken care of and that the day ran seamlessly, we felt completely looked after throughout. At the same time, everything felt relaxed and personal to us — even when we decided we wanted to extend our drinks reception because we were enjoying it so much, they listened to us and made it happen without any fuss.

Walking into Farbridge on our wedding day and seeing everything come together was such an emotional moment. The team completely understood our vision and somehow made it even more beautiful than we had imagined. Every detail, both big and small, had been thought about and taken care of, which meant that we could simply enjoy every second of the day with our family and friends.

The venue itself is just breathtaking, but it really is the people at Farbridge who make it as special as it is. The warmth, care and attention we received throughout our wedding made us feel as though our day genuinely mattered to everyone involved.

We honestly cannot thank Imogen, Jess and the entire Farbridge team enough for giving us the most incredible wedding day. It was everything we had dreamed of and so much more. Farbridge will always hold such a special place in our hearts, and we know we will look back on our day there with the happiest memories for the rest of our lives.
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Emily Sent on 05/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

Booking Farbridge was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Ellie, our event manager, was incredible! She supported us throughout the 2 years leading up the big day, helping to make sure we were on track. We stayed at Farbridge both the night before and after our wedding which made everything so easy. The day itself went perfectly thanks to the hard work and amazing attention to detail by the team. Our guests were blown away by the stunning venue, yummy food and attentiveness of the staff. We could not recommend booking Farbridge more, it’s worth every penny!❤️
Jen
Jen Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

We wanted to express our heartfelt thanks to Farbridge and Imogen for everything they did to make our wedding day so special.

From the very beginning, their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm guidance gave us complete confidence. On the wedding day, everything came together beautifully, and we were able to relax and truly enjoy every moment with our family and friends.

We are especially grateful for the care Imogen took in managing every detail behind the scenes. So many of our guests commented on how smoothly and beautifully the event was run.

Thank you for helping turn our vision into reality and for making one of the most important days of our lives so memorable. We truly appreciate all the time, effort, and passion you put into making our wedding unforgettable.
C
Cara Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible venue, food & people

We couldn’t recommend Farbridge enough. We had the pleasure of working with Ells and she was perfect, so quick to respond, so personable and just all round lovely to work with to create our wedding day.
From the first visit we knew it was our venue. They were so flexible and excited for us and our ideas. The no corkage was an amazing bonus.
We still don’t have the words for the food, we were able to create the most amazing Mediterranean inspired feast for our guests, served on sharing boards on trestle tables it was perfect and had all the things we loved ordering as a couple.
The accommodation on site was perfect for our size families and made for a lovely wedding debrief over breakfast the morning after!
Our guests loved the views from the courtyard and the set up of the dining. Honestly, we could go on, but mainly just a huge thank you, our day was better than we could’ve imagined.
Thank you so much, Cara & Craig
Kayleigh
Kayleigh Sent on 12/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A million thank you’s !

We had the most amazing wedding day at Farbridge, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. From start to finish, the entire day ran seamlessly, and every member of the team went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right.

A special thank you to Ellie, who was absolutely fantastic. She was so organised, incredibly responsive, and always happy to answer any questions we had—no matter how big or small. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, which made the whole planning process so much less stressful.

Our guests haven’t stopped talking about the day, with so many saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The service was exceptional, the food was outstanding, and the venue itself is absolutely beautiful.

We are so grateful to everyone at Farbridge for making our wedding day so special. We would recommend Farbridge to anyone looking for a stunning venue with an amazing team who truly care about making your day unforgettable.

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Chelsey Sent on 25/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day ✨

We couldn’t recommend Farbridge as a venue to future couples anymore. We had our special day just over a week ago and we reflect back with the happiest memories.
The food was incredible; the team created a wonderful bespoke menu to our exact taste which everyone loved. The staff at Farbridge really helped bring my Pinterest board to life. A special shoutout to Imogen, nothing was too much of an ask and you made our day so special. Thank you so much!
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Indianna Sent on 15/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Expectations

Our wedding from start to finish was perfect the best day of our lives, Farbridge is a beautiful venue, the grounds are so well kept it is just stunning, we felt so well looked after from the very first time we viewed the venue to our wedding day. The Food is amazing, being able to personalise the menu was great! all of our guests commented on how amazing the day was the setting, the food and the service. Thank you to Ellie & the Farbridge team for making our day so special.
J
James Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day, thank you Farbridge!

All of the Farbridge team were just absolutely amazing from our first contact and viewing all the way up until after the wedding had finished. They were all so calm and helpful every step of the way which really reassured us and keep our stress levels down.
We changed the package / menu around a few times to add bits in/take things out to do ourselves and whatever we asked it was never a problem.
They had loads of great recommendations and all the suppliers were great, everything went to plan and ran smoothly, better than we could've ever hoped for.
We 100% made the right decision to get married here, it's a perfect venue run by a perfect team and if we had to do it again we wouldn't change a thing!
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Michael Sent on 29/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Roberts Wedding

Since booking our wedding nearly two years ago, Ellie has been incredibly supportive and fully engaged with the process.
From the tasting banquet to dial in our menu, right through to recommendations on drinks and timings, we felt supported every step of the way.
No request was too much, from advising us on best locations and timings for suppliers, to accommodating friends and families dietary requirements, with disability access noted as superb throughout the venue!
The chef met with us personally to ensure the Children's meals were what they needed, and went above and beyond to create a personalised evening dish that every single guest absolutely loved...
The day of our wedding was stress free as our final details meeting was the day before, in meticulous detail and executed perfectly, from the music, to the personalised gits being presented at the right time.

Every last one of our guests has complimented the venue for how it was presented, how superb the service was throughout the day, and how good the food tasted.

We had a set budget, which Ellie worked with us to ensure we could achieve, and although we were right at the top end of our budget, never once felt like we were asking too much from Ellie.

We would highly recommend Farbridge to any couple wanting to get married in an incredible location, with a fantastic team and where their guests will have a magical day!

Thank you again for making our dream a reality!!!

Mr & Mrs Roberts
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Abby Sent on 26/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My experience at farbridge…

I had my wedding at farbridge recently on 14th of May and wow! We were so impressed with farbridge and all the staff who work here.

Eleanor made our day run so smoothly and made us feel so comfortable. We knew our special day was in good hands.

The venue is so beautiful, it is the first venue we viewed and nothing compared to it. The views will give you the best photos, it also feels super private and exclusive to you which was really important to us on our big day.

The rooms were absolutely stunning, super clean, and the beds were really comfortable. there is also a bath in all of the guest rooms which I thought was a really lovely touch and something all of my guests commented on.

Every time I walked into the venue I knew I had chosen the right place, especially if you see it on a sunny day you can’t compare it.

If you are a foodie, the food that they serve is also amazing. Before your wedding day they invite you for a lovely taster session with other married couples which they decorate the venue as if it’s a wedding. It really gives you a feel for your big day. You get to try the food and see what is to come which was so lovely. All of my guests were so impressed by the food on the day also .


I had 3 different wedding coordinators whilst i was planning my wedding with farbridge (no fault of them, lots of people going on maternity leave and coming back etc) but each and everyone of them made sure they helped me with any little details, I got responses to emails really quickly, even when it was small little questions, and they really made sure I had thought of all the little details that I wouldn’t have thought of.

I can’t recommend this venue enough. It will always have a special place in myself and my husbands hearts.
Alice
Alice Sent on 22/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding

We would just like to say a massive thank you for all your help in the lead up to our wedding, we truly had the lost special day!
Thank you for your care and attention to detail, the whole event went like clock-work
The accomadation, facilities, attentive staff and wonderful location all contributed to making the event so special,
All the guests, that we have since had chance to speak to, have commented on what a wonderful venue Farbridge is and how much they enjoyed the day.
A big thank you Imogen for all the hard work you put in, a massive thank you to Julie and Ellie who helped massively.
We truly had the best day!
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Meet the team

Nickie Dixon
Nickie Dixon
Managing Director

Nickie has managed over 600 weddings in her career. Coming to Farbridge in 2014, she and her husband Simon have relished the freedom it brings to make every event unique. She’s passionate about getting the details just right, seeing the barns transform and making sure everything runs exactly to plan. Any free time she has is spent in the garden, tending to her vegetable patch and enjoying quality time with her family.

Simon Dixon
Simon Dixon
Director & Executive Chef

Simon has more than 25 years’ experience in the kitchen. A New Zealander, his travels have widened his culinary repertoire, and he brings all this skill and enthusiasm to Farbridge. Making bread, ice cream, and cordials are just a few examples of things his kitchen makes from scratch. Simon loves creating bespoke menus with couples, and you will often find him foraging in the garden for ingredients to make their big day extra special. When he has the chance, Simon enjoys riding the slopes on his snowboard.

Tom King
Tom King
Head Chef

Tom’s culinary journey began in Ripon, inspired by his dad’s homemade pizzas shared with friends after military postings. With a background in weddings, large-scale banqueting, and fine dining, Tom has gained international experience working in Spain and Cyprus. He has cooked for premier league football teams and the England cricket team during their T20 World Cup win. A proud dad of two, he reflects on the days when he used to have hair, bringing humour to his impressive career.

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Farbridge, West Dean PO18 0JT Chichester (West Sussex)
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