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  • 2026
  • 2025

Highley Manor

Chantelle
Courtney
Nicky
Liberty
Annie

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

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!

Features

Woman-owned

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Weddings at this venue

Dernel & Marcelo's wedding
Dernel & Marcelo
38 photos
Annie  & Douglas 's wedding
Annie & Douglas
8 photos
Sophie & Ben's wedding
Sophie & Ben
13 photos
Megan  & Harvey 's wedding
Megan & Harvey
15 photos
Natalie & Pippa's wedding
Natalie & Pippa
31 photos
Laura & Jake's wedding
Laura & Jake
81 photos
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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

Chantelle
Chantelle Sent on 18/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

I can’t even begin how to describe how amazing this place is. They did everything they could for us. And our wedding coordinator made sure there was no extra stress for us. Highly recommend
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!

They say when you get married that something always goes a little wrong! Not on our day! Paige our coordinator was top tier from the moment she was assigned our wedding to the last moment of her shift she made everything seamless and easy!

If you are considering Highley Manor for your venue then I 10000% recommend every time.

Value for money is second to none, the food is top tier and the venue is flawless. Thank you Highley for our dream day.
Nicky
Nicky Sent on 28/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We had the most perfect day. It’s absolutely stunning and 3 different options for the ceremony where you don’t have to choose until 2 hours before, so can wait to see what the weather is like. Beautiful location and we fell in love with it the moment we arrived, exclusive use was a huge bonus as it felt so safe to allow the child guests to explore safely. Staff were very professional and accommodating, enthusiastic and friendly. Cannot recommend enough
Liberty
Liberty Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs & Mrs Begbie wedding 🤍

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day. From the lead-up to the day itself, Highley Manor completely exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t have imagined getting married anywhere else.

The whole day ran so smoothly, and we felt incredibly well looked after from start to finish. All of the staff were amazing and worked so hard behind the scenes to make sure everything happened exactly as it should, whilst allowing us to simply relax and enjoy every moment with our family and friends.

A special mention has to go to Lucie, who was fantastic in the lead-up to our wedding and helped us feel so prepared and at ease. She was always so helpful and made the whole process feel really straightforward. Ellis was also amazing when he took over in the evening. He was so helpful and made sure everything continued to run perfectly, allowing us to carry on enjoying the celebrations without having to worry about anything.

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect setting for our day. We’ve also had so much lovely feedback from our guests, with everyone commenting on how beautiful Highley Manor was, how amazing the staff were and what a fantastic day it was.

We genuinely wish we could do it all over again! The day was everything we hoped for and more, and we’re already missing it. We’re so grateful to everyone at Highley Manor who played a part in making our wedding so incredibly special. We couldn’t recommend the venue and its wonderful team enough. 
M
Mia Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding venue

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding than Highley Manor in West Sussex. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right choice. The manor and grounds are absolutely beautiful and provided the most stunning backdrop for our special day.

A special mention has to go to our wonderful wedding coordinator, Samantha, who truly went above and beyond for us. From the planning stages right through to the wedding day itself, Samantha was incredible. She was always so helpful, approachable and reassuring, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. She made us feel completely supported and took so much of the stress out of the planning process.

On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly, and we felt completely looked after. Samantha’s attention to detail and genuine care made such a difference, and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better person to have by our side throughout the whole experience.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful Highley Manor was and what a fantastic day it was. It really was everything we dreamed of and more.

A huge thank you to Samantha and the entire team at Highley Manor for helping us create the most magical and unforgettable wedding day. We will always look back on our time there with the happiest of memories and would wholeheartedly recommend Highley Manor to anyone looking for a truly special wedding venue. ❤️
Annie
Annie Sent on 04/09/2026
4.2 out of 5 rating

Highley Manor Wedding Day

Highley Manor is an absolutely perfect venue for a wedding! We were very lucky with the weather and had an outdoor ceremony which was beyond magical and so beautiful too! I’d recommend this venue. Staff were amazing on the day too, a little slow at responding to emails and calls but overall great.
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
E
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!
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