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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: March 2026

Set on the outskirts of Haywards Heath overlooking the Balcombe hills. Our breathtaking Manor House awaits, set in our landscaped grounds offering an unrivalled setting for exchanging vows. (And one amazing view!)

Highley Manor offers the ideal setting for your wedding! We love weddings and we do them well!

With us, you will have for your day:

💍An exclusive use wedding venue for you and your guests.

💍A choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, with up to 86 day and 200 evening guests

💍Packages to include your food and beverages.

💍DJ to get you evening party started!

💍A stunning Honeymoon Suite to end your day in style!

(Plus so much more!)

Whether your wedding is intimate, grand, formal, informal, or even charmingly quirky- every celebration at Highley Manor is unique, and we love being part of it!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Highley Manor

Daniel
Daniel Sent on 31/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our amazing day

We had the most incredible day which we cant thank everyone at Highley Manor enough. They truly were amazing and gave us everything we wished for and so much more.
Darcie
Darcie Sent on 21/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing wedding day, thank you!

We had the most amazing wedding day at Highley Manor. It is the most beautiful exclusive venue and the staff there were incredible. A specific shout out to Paige and Ellis who went above and beyond for us and our families through both the day and evening. Nothing was too much to ask for and they did everything so kindly and positively.

Thank you for all of the hard work and magical memories.
Talula
Talula Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding day!

This wedding venue was everything we dreamed of and more. The location drew us in and the package sealed the deal. From the second we arrived, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The pavilion was gorgeous and I could instantly see my self getting married there. The staff were perfection, nothing was too much for them. Paige was amazing and was so helpful on the lead up and on our special day. The day ran smoothly, there were no hiccups, no rushing and everything flowed perfectly. All the guests commented on how stunning it was and how it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. If you are thinking of booking here, do it! You won’t regret it. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Highley Manor for making the start of our married life so perfect.
Grace
Grace Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect setting for our wedding day!

We had the most magical day at Highley for our wedding, we didn’t want it to end. The entire team are so wonderful, kind and couldn’t do enough for us and our guests.
Communication was regular through the whole process and they were so flexible when it came to tweaking things for our day. The onsite accommodation, beautiful grounds and exclusive use of the venue were what sold it for us, but spending the day with such an incredible team was such a joy and that is what will stay with us forever.

We are beyond grateful to the lovely Sam for being so amazing, we will take a little piece of Highley with us always!

Thank you.

The Reeds xoxo
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Ellie Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Oliver & Ellie's Wedding

We honestly could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we booked right through to our wedding day, everything was handled so professionally and with such care. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and our guests haven’t stopped telling us how beautiful it was.

A huge thank you has to go to our wedding coordinator, Sam. She was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Nothing was ever too much trouble, she was always calm, organised and reassuring, and she made sure every single detail came together exactly as we had envisioned. On the day itself, she worked tirelessly behind the scenes so we could simply relax and enjoy every moment. Knowing Sam was there gave us complete confidence that everything was in safe hands.

The entire team went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for everything they did. We genuinely had the best day of our lives, and so much of that is thanks to the wonderful staff and the exceptional service we received. And the food was honestly top tier, all of our loved ones can't stop talking about it.

If you’re considering this venue for your wedding, don’t hesitate. It exceeded every expectation, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever.
Johanna
Johanna Sent on 27/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

Fell in love from the first initial viewing. The venue and views are absolutely stunning! All the staff were so lovely and helpful the whole way through the process, they made the day feel stress free. All the guests commented how nice all the food was throughout the day. The get ready room was lovely for me and my bridal party. The honeymoon suite was gorgeous, loved a moment on the balcony at the end of the night to take it all in a waking up to the most beautiful view. Highley Manor will forever hold a special place in my heart ❤️
Mia
Mia Sent on 16/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely flawless, highly recommend!

Highley Manor operates as an incredibly efficient wedding venue where everything is executed beautifully. The planning process was seamless, and the package they offer really takes the stress out of the build-up, including a brilliant food taster session that gave us a perfect preview of what was to come. Our coordinator, Yvette, was amazing, frequently touching base with us and seamlessly managing suppliers on the day to resolve any hiccups and make everything literally perfect. The venue itself is timeless, beautifully clean, and boasts a fantastic, well-stocked bar. Having on site accommodation made things incredibly easy for us and our guests, who were absolutely blown away by the exceptional quality of the wedding breakfast and the breakfast the following morning. We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We cannot recommend Highley Manor enough!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 star venue!!!!

We had the most amazing wedding day at Highley Manor and the whole experience with them has been fantastic. The setting is absolutely beautiful, the staff are brilliant and the food was delicious. The process was smooth in the lead up and on the day, all thanks to our fabulous coordinator Yvette. All the guests commented on how lovely the venue was and how yummy the food was on the day. Excellent all round - thank you for being a part of the best day of our lives!
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue!

We had the best wedding day at highley manor - our guests are still using the word perfect! The venue was everything we needed, beautiful and elegant while the staff were so organised and professional that everything felt relaxed yet classy.. while being in budget! We will forever recommend Highley Manor as the dream wedding venue, and its dog friendly!
Megan
Megan Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highley Manor best wedding venue!

From when we first booked until the wedding day no question was too much trouble for anyone at the venue. Always got back to you quickly. Made a process that could be stressful stress free for me and my now husband. Beautiful Venue and would recommend to anyone! So glad I got married here and had lovely Yvette (wedding co-ordinator) to help every step of the way and on my wedding day! She even helped me when my dress got stood on several times and it needed a snip along the bottom! 15/10 venue!
Love Megan&Joe XxxxxX
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 24/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend!

We had our wedding at Highley Manor and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day. From the moment we first visited the venue, the team made us feel welcome and supported throughout the entire planning process.

A special thank you has to go to Sarah and Lucie, our wedding coordinators, who were the most supportive and helpful people we could have asked for. They were with us every step of the way, always on hand to answer questions, calm nerves, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Sarah even helped calm me down just before I walked down the aisle, which meant so much and is something I will never forget. Their kindness, reassurance, and professionalism made the whole experience feel effortless.

On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly that we were able to relax and just enjoy every moment with our family and friends. The venue looked absolutely stunning, and the staff were friendly, professional, and always one step ahead.
The food was also exceptional, so many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they have ever had, which speaks volumes about the quality and care that went into everything.

We had so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was and how perfectly organised the whole day felt. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make our wedding so special and unforgettable.

Thank you for playing such a big part in one of the best days of our lives. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Highley Manor to any couple looking for the perfect place to celebrate their wedding. 🥰
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream April Wedding, huge thank you to the Highley Team ✨🥂🎉

We got married end of April at Highley Manor and honestly had the day of dreams ✨💍 from meeting Jess in July 2025 (who is absolutely incredible by the way, an absolute asset to HM) on our first venue viewing… to arranging our final details meeting with Paige (the best co-ordinator we could have ever asked for). The whole team including the evening takeover staff went above and beyond dealing with everything in their stride and keeping everything under control and everyone safe & happy. We are forever grateful to have had such an incredible, special and unforgettable Wedding Day full of laughter, happiness & lifelong precious memories. The food was delicious, the venue spotless and stunning, the DJ was spot on. Our Co-Ordinator Paige was calm, professional, lovely and completely on top of things. She kept the day running smoothly and made us feel at ease instantly. We fell in love with Highley Manor the moment we saw it and are so glad we chose this venue. Highley Manor know how to host a Wedding and somehow manage to make sure each wedding is different and the venue personal to you.
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Molly Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!

We got married last week and thanks to everyone at Highley we had an amazing day, everything was perfect from start to finish. The venue itself is beautiful and exclusive. Huge compliments to the chef for the food, all our guests agreed that the food was amazing and the portion sizes were very generous. The service was exceptional from everyone at Highley, a special mention to our coordinator Sam who made sure our day ran smoothly, nothing was a problem, she was extremely helpful and we are so grateful to have had her on our day. We would recommend Highley to anyone!
Louisa
Louisa Sent on 19/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A truly perfect day!

Our wedding at Highley Manor was truly perfect. The venue itself is stunning, but what really made the experience exceptional was the team behind it, especially Yvette. Every detail was handled so professionally, calmly and smoothly that we were able to completely relax and enjoy the day with our friends and family.

From the planning stages right through to the evening, everyone was so kind and helpful, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. We had amazing feedback from all of our guests, many saying it was one of the best weddings they had attended.

A huge thank you to the entire Highley Manor team for making our wedding feel so magical and effortless. We are incredibly grateful.
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 03/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding day

We had our wedding here on 12th April, and could not have asked for a better venue. The location and views are absolutely stunning. The food was delicious too, all our guests commented on how great it was. But what stood out the most for us was how amazing the staff are at Highley Manor, especially our co-ordinator Yvette, who made sure that our day really was perfect. Thank you so much!
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Crawley Lane RH17 6LA Balcombe (West Sussex)
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