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Last update: August 2026
Venue
The Shermanbury Place Estate is a unique marquee and outdoor wedding venue nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, just 20 minutes south of Horsham. This secluded estate is home to arable farmland, tranquil woodland, a beautiful 12th-century church, water meadows, and abundant wildlife, creating a truly magical setting for your celebration.
Our versatile approach allows you to curate your dream wedding reception surrounded by expansive hay meadows, a trickling stream and breathtaking views of the South Downs.
Available from May to September, the Party Paddock offers a beautiful blank canvas where you can let your imagination run wild, with photogenic, nature-filled backdrops at every turn. From a relaxed BBQ beneath a giant tipi to an elegant banquet in a marquee, you're free to choose your own suppliers and create a celebration that's completely personal to you.
The venue is also proudly pet-friendly, because we know four-legged family members deserve to be part of the celebrations too.
Facilities
- Exclusive use of the 1.5-acre Party Paddock
- Capacity for up to 100 guests
- Parking for approximately 60 cars
- Meadow camping available for a small additional fee
As a dry-hire venue, you're free to choose your own marquee, caterer, florist and other suppliers. If you'd like a little guidance, we're also happy to recommend a collection of trusted local professionals.
We also work closely with two experienced wedding planners and on-the-day coordinators, who we'd be delighted to put you in touch with if you'd like support with your plans. Equally, if you'd prefer to organise everything yourself, the choice is entirely yours.
St Giles 12th century church is just steps away from the paddock if you choose a religious ceremony (handy if Great Granny insists on some religion in return for footing the booze bill!)
Thinking of seeing the venue for yourself? Join us at Wed in the Wild, our outdoor wedding showcase taking place on Sunday 27th September, where you can explore the estate, meet a handpicked collection of local wedding suppliers and discover everything The Shermanbury Place Estate has to offer. Free entry – more info on our Events page.
History
We hope you'll feel the same magical connection to this special place that we do.
Over the centuries, the Party Paddock has played many roles. Once a holding pen, or pound, for drovers travelling to market with their sheep and cattle, it later became the estate's glebe land, with orchards and vegetable gardens providing food for local labourers. During the Second World War, Canadian troops built Nissen huts here before the area became a stable yard and exercise ring for horses.
More recently, the land has been carefully restored, with scrub and excess trees removed and new grass planted, creating the dedicated events space you see today. Rich in history and surrounded by nature, it's now ready for you to create the next chapter and bring your own wedding vision to life.
Please note: the Main House is not currently available for wedding photography.
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Shermanbury Place
Great hen party!
Super location for a school Leaver’s Party
Wonderful Venue & Fantastic Memories
Antonia and her team could not have been more helpful with helping to make arrangements for the party and even suggested fun activities to keep the kids and teens occupied. It was so easy getting everything set up - it all went so smoothly and the weather was amazing.
The camping was an added bonus as it meant that we could all stay together (although some did retreat to local hotels and B&Bs) and we carried on the celebrations by the campfire long after the DJ had gone home!
It really was such a perfect evening - it will be hard to top!
A Charming Manor with Space to Celebrate
The setting was fantastic for adults as well. We were able to organise a barbecue, enjoy music, and relax in a truly picturesque atmosphere. The combination of history, charming architecture, and open space created a memorable and authentic British outdoor party experience.
If you’re looking for a venue that offers fresh air, beautiful scenery, and everything you need for a great celebration, this manor is an excellent choice. Highly recommended!
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Wed in the Wild | An outdoor Wedding Showcase at Shermanbury Place.
Join us for Wed in the Wild, a relaxed outdoor wedding showcase hosted in collaboration between Wild Shermanbury and BELLE Wedding & Event Planner.
Explore one of Sussex's most beautiful DIY wedding venues, wander through the grounds and enchanting on-site chapel, and meet a handpicked collection of talented local wedding suppliers ready to help bring your vision to life.
Enjoy live music throughout the day, delicious food and drink, and discover why Wild Shermanbury is the perfect setting not only for weddings, but also milestone birthdays, anniversaries, wellness retreats, festivals and private celebrations.
Whether you're newly engaged or putting the finishing touches to your plans, Wed in the Wild is designed to inspire.
📅 Sunday 27th September
🕚 11:00am – 4:00pm
🎟️ Free entry – register in advance via our website for your chance to win £250 towards venue hire at Shermanbury Place in 2027, plus a bottle of Della Vite Prosecco.
Meet the team
After an unexpected family event, I took over running the family farm in 2022 with no handover, training or knowledge.
As a family, we have lots of experience hosting events at Shermanbury: fashion shows and corporate training days to school leavers parties and even my own 18th birthday and many years later - my wedding!
As a former live events and TV producer, I love nothing better than organising big gatherings, getting people together and having fun in the process!
We set up and created the Party Paddock at Shermanbury Place, with this in mind, and we look forward to sharing our land with you, for your special day!
Yasmin organised her own marquee wedding locally, and knows what it takes to create a fun party vibe.
Whilst "Personal Assistant & Head Gardener" is Yasmin's official title, she is actually so much more!
She supports Antonia in the office with admin, health & safety, event planning, finance, marketing, strategy... the list is endless.
Yasmin's gardening role involves managing the 6 acres of garden, which include orchards, rockery, extensive lawns and the fruit and veg in the walled kitchen. She manages our trainee gardeners and oversees our volunteer days.
Meanwhile she can also herd cattle and sheep to their correct enclosures, wield heavy garden machinery and is the go-to when none of us can remember which type of fuel goes in which machine (FYI it's 2 stroke for the lawnmower and 4 stroke for the auger)
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