Gildings Barns

Set in beautiful Surrey countryside close to the West Sussex border, Gildings Barns comprises of several interconnecting barns, all of which retain their original charm and character and have not been spoilt by modernisation. We offer a choice of four local and absolutely first class catering partners and can also recommend other tried and tested local suppliers. Gildings Barns is a licensed venue, meaning you can conduct your legally binding wedding ceremony on site and then have your celebrations afterwards without your guests having to move on to another location.

We pride ourselves on exceptionally high standards of customer care and like to build a relationship with all our clients in the lead up to their Wedding. We will work with you every step of the way to help ensure your day is perfect in every way.

We fully appreciate just how important it is for your Wedding Day to be wonderful in every respect; relaxed, romantic and with every moment a delight for you and your guests. We are committed to doing our utmost to help ensure everything will be perfect. This includes providing advice and guidance when you want it, prompt responses to queries in the lead up to your day, and making it easy for you to come along and visit in advance for planning purposes.

There are three main structures at Gildings; the main Gildings Barn, the Threshing Barn and the Side Barn. These beautiful oak-framed structures reveal themselves in intriguing stages, eventually leading out to the expansive lawn, the Granary, and adjoining open farmland.

For your ceremony and wedding breakfast, the maximum number of people that can be seated in the main Gildings Barn is 110.

In the evening feel free to invite up to an additional 20; the maximum capacity being 130.

Traditional Weddings

Up to 110 daytime guests and 130 evening guests (guaranteed prior day set up, 11pm finish)

1st May-30th September, 19th-30th December, Saturday & Bank Holidays

2022 - £5,500

2023 - £5,800

2024 - 6,100

1st October-30th April, Saturday & Bank Holidays

2022 - £5,000

2023 - £5,300

2024 - 5,600

Small Wedding

Up to 70 guests throughout the day (guaranteed prior day set up, 10.30pm finish)

Monday-Thursday (not available Friday or Saturday)

2022- £3,500

2023 - £3,700

2024 - £3,900

Eco Wedding

Up to 50 guests throughout the day (guaranteed prior day set up, 10.30pm finish)

Monday-Thursday only (not available Friday or Saturday)

2022 - £3,100

2023 - £3,300

2024 - £3,500

Best of All Worlds

We offer a range of options so you can tailor your day as you wish and to suit your budget.

Our ‘Best of All Worlds’ package enables you to hold your ceremony and wedding breakfast on site at Gildings Barns for up to 70 daytime guests.

Then at around 7pm, transfer for your evening party to one of two local hotels;

Stanhill Court Hotel (Charlwood) (3.5 miles, bar closure midnight, maximum evening guest numbers 130) or The White Horse Hotel (Dorking) (7 miles, bar closure 1am, maximum guest numbers 100).

Your guests can hire rooms, enabling them to freshen up for the evening party.

Venue hire price includes exclusive day-time use of Gildings Barns, a dedicated function room and bar at your choice of hotel.

Note these prices relate to venue hire charges only. Catering, Registrars and all other services are contracted separately by the Hirer.

Best of All Worlds hire charges start from £2,500 for Gildings Barns.