About
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!
- LGBTQ+-owned
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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.
Meet the team

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!

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!

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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