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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2025

*We have one weekend that has just opened up in July 2025 due to a cancellation. We have mid-week options in 2025 or lots of options for 2026*

Southlands Barn is a wedding venue on the outskirts of the village of West Chiltington in West Sussex. Set amidst 120 acres of picturesque farmland and overlooking the South Downs National Park, this charming 17th-century barn is the perfect setting for the celebration of a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

Southlands Barn is more than a venue; it's an experience. Here, you'll find a beautiful lake, lush green grass, and flowers in every colour. The property offers a choice of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the pergola ceremony area, the 17th-century Sussex Barn, and the recently converted Cattle Barn dining hall. The stunning Sussex Barn was originally a cattle-holding barn. Today, it features an integrated sound system, hand-cut bottle chandeliers, fairy lights, and a magical ambience, perfect for intimate ceremonies and receptions. The Cattle Barn was formerly a holding barn for carving cattle. Its bifold doors open onto a beautiful courtyard. You'll also find a bar area, toilets, shower facilities, and a games room with a pool table. Southlands Barn provides seating for up to 150 guests and can accommodate up to 170 dinner and evening guests.

Services Offered

Southlands Barn is available for exclusive hire. They offer two-day midweek and three-day weekend packages. The venue fees include chivari chairs, round tables, linens, lighting and decor, a prepping parlour that can accommodate up to eight guests, and a free wine-tasting evening for you and four guests. But it's the people who make Southlands Barn what it is. They're dedicated, hardworking, and ready to go above and beyond to make your dream wedding a reality!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Southlands Barn

Mark
Mark Sent on 26/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Our wedding in October 2024 was perfect, thanks to the staff and Southlands. It may sound cliché, but they genuinely made us feel like part of the family from the moment we went for our first viewing to them helping us pack up the next day.

They went above and beyond which made our day even more memorable. The venue and surrounds are incredible, and the staff could not do enough for us to make the day run seamlessly.

We only viewed one venue, and it was Southlands. We're so glad we did, it's the best wedding planning decision we made.

Thank you to all of you, we cannot recommend Southlands enough!

K
Kimberley Sent on 26/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Knight

From the moment we knew Southlands barn would make our day special, the team were absolutely amazing. From how the barn is decorated to the kind and thoughtful hospitality from all the staff, we felt right at home. Our guests said it was the most magical venue and we loved the countryside vibe. We had the most perfect day and would go back to Southlands barn to do it all again if we could.
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Tahnee Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue

We had the most amazing day for our wedding at Southlands Barn. I work in weddings myself so I have seen a lot of venues in action. And I can honestly say Southlands Barn is not only the best venue visually but the staff are incredible. I cannot recommend this place anymore!!!
Emma
Emma Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The dream wedding venue!

We had the best day of our lives at our wedding in May and we can’t thank the amazing team at Southlands Barn enough!

We fell in love as soon as we walked through the doors for a tour (even with horrific January weather) and Amy was just so helpful through the whole planning process.

The wine tasting evening a couple of months before was such a fun and special evening (great atmosphere and lots of amazing wines to try).

Setting up the day before was a really lovely, relaxed experience (and we loved the fact you had the venue for 3 days). Sitting down with Jackie and Liv to do a run through of everything at the end of the day meant we had no nerves or worries at all.

On the wedding day the team made everything run so smoothly from start to finish. From a ridiculous pre-6am start for Jackie who let us into the prepping parlour first thing, to us being given a lift back to our cottage in the village once all the guests had gone home at the end of the night. Just the best!

All of our guests absolutely loved the venue and having all the different areas was amazing (the games room was never empty!).

We felt so looked after and honestly loved every second of the lead up and the day itself. Thank you so much Jackie, Liv, Amy, Phil (the best MC!), Jamie and Harvey (and not forgetting the peacocks!). Most amazing team and venue ever!
M
Metz Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

August wedding at Southlands Barn

We got married at Southlands Barn in August 2024. We found them at a wedding fair arranged to go to the Barn and when we got there immediately fell in love with it.
The setting is perfect, the barns are stunning. The staff could not be any friendlier or more helpful. They put us at ease and helped make the day run as smoothly as possible as well as making it special.
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Alex Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue & amazing staff

We got married at Southlands Barn in July and we could not recommend it more! The whole weekend was hands down the best weekend of our lives and that all started with picking Southlands Barn!

From the moment we chose Southlands as our venue, the whole process was so easy and the team went above and beyond to ensure the wedding was exactly how we wished it to be. The wine tasting event was a real added bonus which made us feel even more excited for the big day and was a wonderful chance to show our friends and family the venue.

The entire team made everything run like clockwork on the day yet also somehow made it feel casual and completely stress free for us both from start to finish. They thought of little touches and details which hadn't even crossed our mind.

We particularly loved sharing a boogie with some of the staff on the dance floor at the end of the night! So many guests have commented on how wonderful the venue and staff were and we couldn't agree more.

The morning after the wedding the staff put on a lovely breakfast for some of our guests which was the perfect way to debrief on the night before and was such a fun addition to the whole weekend.

To Jackie, Phil, Amy, Jamie, Liv, Harvey, Trevor and Patrick - thank you to you all for making our wedding better than we could ever have hoped for!
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Sam K. Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

The venue is so beautiful and well equipped. It's so nice to hang out at the venue, which we did the day before when setting up.

They couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating.

We hadn't planned every minute of the day, and had rough guidelines, and we were so happy and excited we weren't paying attention to the time. The venue staff just made everything move so smoothly. Everyone had the best day
J
James Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

James and charlotte

Amazing day and perfect venue.
Staff were amazing, very set and no stress..
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Emily Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding venue you could ever wish for!

I struggle to put into words just how incredible Southlands Barn and the team are! I always knew I wanted to get married at Southlands and me and my partner fell in love with the venue as soon as we stepped through the door. What makes the venue is the incredible family feel, each one of the team make you feel like your wedding is the only one taking place at southlands. They cannot do enough for you. The venue itself is stunning every facility is in perfect condition as if there hasn’t been a wedding there previous to yours. The venue has stunning picture opportunities and flexibility to make it the day of your dreams, it has a lovely relaxed feel and as it’s already so stunning doesn’t require too much decor. Liv, Jackie, Phil, Harvey, Jamie and Amy are the most genuine, kind and down to earth people. They make you feel so special and go above and beyond to make your wedding day incredible. I wish I could give you 20 stars!! Thank you for making our wedding day incredible. All our love and gratitude Emily and Luke xxx
Oscar
Oscar Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing wedding day!

The whole team at Southlands barn were absolutely incredible throughout the whole journey, and they were even more incredible on the day itself.
The venue is such a good design to help the day flow, everything is so well thought out.
I can stress enough how much I recommend this venue. If we could do our wedding over and over again we would always pick Southlands barn! :)
C Elizabeth
C Elizabeth Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We just had a blast from start to finish they made every moment fun and stress free.

We had a clear idea of how we wanted our day to be, The Southlands team made it happen.
I can not state enough what a great team and great venue Southlands wedding venue is.
The connection to St Marys Church was just perfect and travelling between the two was so easy and quick.
Our guest all found local accommodation, air BnB's all around the village meant everyone was local and could take advantage of the shuttle bus ( what an incredible service that was).
If you want "your perfect day" please look at Southlands Barn.
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Samantha Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing day of our lives!

From the first visit to our big day we couldn’t have asked for more. This venue and staff were perfect. They could not do enough for us. They were very accommodating. We had regular communication with them. They assisted with the most minute details. They were all extremely friendly and professional. They made our guests and our bridal party feel so special. We feel that we have new friends and would highly recommend this magical and beautiful setting for weddings and parties etc.
Nick
Nick Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream

Absolutely adored our experience with Southlands. All of the team are just so friendly and helpful, we wouldn't have changed a thing about any of it!
Even with quite a bit of rain we had a magical wedding day and reception at Southlands Barn and are so so happy in our venue choice!
The ability to set up the day before is so helpful (not to mention amazing value!!) and takes away so much of the stress as it's exactly how you want it without running around on your wedding day.
Since we first visited we knew this was the venue for us, it feels so homely and there was just something different than the other barn venues we'd visited prior to this.
All our guests complemented the venue, we barely had to decorate as it already had so much charm.
Oh, and we can't not mention the cows!!!! Hand feeding highland cows on our wedding day was just amazing, core memory made!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A special wedding venue!

It is hard to put into words how special this venue is. The venue is absolutely stunning, has lots of character and charm set in the rural countryside of West Sussex.

When we first did the video tour we knew this was the venue for us. Something about it just drew us to it. They were so friendly, charming and realistic. They were not pushy at all and allowed you to do your own thing.

The staff are incredible, shout to Jackie, Phil, Amy and Liv were amazing throughout the whole process. They were so friendly and accomdating.

We had the best time, it was a magical day and we would choose to do it all over again at Southlands!

L
Laura Sent on 26/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

We got married at Southlands Barn in May 2024. We had an amazing day, which was mostly down to how incredible the venue and staff are. They are so friendly and accommodating, which helped make our day run so smoothly. The venue itself is stunning, and they have done wonders with the space. The wine tasting evening was also a highlight and their shuttle service was flawless.
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Events

20 Apr
Open Door

Join us for our Spring Wedding Fair on Easter Sunday, April 20th 2025!

  • Meet our preferred vendors
  • Connect with talented florists, photographers, caterers, DJs, and more
  • Tour our stunning barn: Explore our unique venue spaces and envision your dream wedding come to life *Enjoy delicious treats
  • Sample delectable appetizers and sip on refreshing beverages.
  • Receive exclusive offers
  • Take advantage of special discounts and promotions from us and our preferred vendors.

Register for free tickets via our website link.

Date: From 20/04/2025 to 20/04/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Southlands Farm, Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, West Sussex

Meet the team

Amy  Kilshaw
Amy Kilshaw
Venue Coordinator

I joined the team in 2021 and will most likely be your first point of contact with the barn, from viewings to bookings and then co-ordinating your wedding up to your special day. I also do the marketing and social media for the Barn.

I grew up across the road from the farm, where my parents still live, so I have special bond with this beautiful place!

Phil Fossey
Phil Fossey
Owner

Converting Southlands Farm into the beautiful wedding venue it is today was my idea after a friend reached out to see if they could use our barn for a wedding last minute back in 2018!

I have been involved in every step along the way from concreting to hand cutting all the hanging lights.

I oversee all aspects of running the venue and I always shed a tear during the ceremony, speeches and first dance where I can guarantee I will join you on the dance floor!

Jamie Kensett
Jamie Kensett
Owner

I'm nicknamed the badger as I only come out at night.

My partner Phil is the face and I bring his dreams of Southlands Barn to reality!

I work behind the scenes doing all the maintenance and accounts and I also work the farm- side of the venue.

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Southlands Farm, Southlands Lane RH20 2JU West Chiltington (West Sussex)
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