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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: December 2025

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 or trestle 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

Sianice
Sianice Sent on 19/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 I would book Southlands again in a heartbeat!

From start to finish the team at Southlands were absolutely amazing. I don't think we can put into words just how truly amazing they are and what a great day we had. The whole Southlands team are like a family and they make you feel so welcome. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them, and the venue itself is absolutely stunning. When you book the venue over the weekend you have access to all the facilities on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This makes the whole setting up process run so smoothly. From booking our wedding date back in 2023 right up until our special day we had Amy on hand to assist us with everything. She was so helpful and informative. The day before the wedding while setting up, we had Jack on hand to help us. She was absolutely invaluable during this time and could not do enough to help us. Not to mention keeping an eye on our dog Willow. Phil brings the party every time without fail, along with Liv, who I might add was amazing on the day helping to settle my nerves. The whole team is absolutely spectacular and I really hope to see them again in the future. Myself and the bridal party could not get over how helpful everyone was and how smooth sailing the day was. Notoriously weddings can be sickly stressful however we practically did not have to lift a finger on our special day and everything was seen to buy the Southlands team. As part of booking Southlands as your wedding venue you also receive an invitation to their wine tasting evenings that they run each year. This was such a lovely touch and an added extra to the already amazing venue. It was such a fun evening filled with family friends and the whole team enjoying their delicious wine. We really hope we get to visit your special venue again in the future. Love Sian, Ben & Willow xxx 07.06.2025
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Trisha Sent on 18/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing place!

We booked Southlands Barn approximately two years prior to our wedding in September 2025. We didn’t need to view lots of venues, this was the one and only venue we viewed, and it immediately won our hearts. It has the complete wow factor. It is perfect. We didn’t need to look any further.

The whole Southlands team were truly amazing. From the moment we first made contact, Amy, Jacky, Liv, Phil, and the rest of the team were responsive, and attentive to all our needs. They literally couldn’t do enough for us.

They made sure everything ran smoothly on the day, and kept us calm.

The whole team were so warm and friendly, even our guests gave them numerous compliments.

The wine tasting night is not to be missed. What a brilliant night that was!

We have been back to visit since our big day, and were welcomed with open arms.

A heart felt thank you goes out to all the team, you truly made our dream day a reality. We will miss you all!

Love Pete & Trish xx
Damiano
Damiano Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a beautiful spot to get married!

We got married at Southlands Sep25 and had THE BEST experience. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Southlands team who helped us with the planning is incredibly helpful and accommodating. From the first viewing up until the day after the wedding they have been treating us like part of the family! The planning months have gone really smoothly, and they were incredible on the wedding day - taking care of all the details and working with suppliers based on our requests. We would not have changed a thing!
Holly
Holly Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

WE LOVED IT! 💖 The most gorgeous venue & amazing staff

We honestly can’t recommend Southlands Barn enough! We had other venues lined up to view, but as soon as we walked into Southlands (our very first viewing!) we instantly fell in love with the stunning countryside setting, the cows in the fields, the beautiful peacocks wandering around, and most of all, the warmth and energy of the team. We cancelled all our other viewings that same day because we just knew this was the one.

From start to finish, the whole experience was incredible. The team at Southlands are absolute stars, so helpful, organised, and genuinely lovely to work with. The wine tasting night was such a brilliant touch as it gave us a real feel for what a wedding there would be like. Being able to bring four guests along made it such a fun and memorable evening and helped us pick our wedding wines in style.

One of the biggest highlights for us was having the venue from Friday to Sunday. It meant we could take our time with setup, do all our own DIY styling, and save on the cost of decorators or stylists. It also gave us the chance to host tea and cake on the Sunday for a relaxed take-down day with family and friends, which was such a lovely way to round off the weekend.

Southlands are also incredibly flexible when it comes to suppliers, which made a huge difference. We weren’t tied to specific caterers or limited in our choices for photographers, florists, or other suppliers, so we were able to make the day completely personal to us. Every detail reflected us, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for.

The free shuttle service for guests staying locally is such an amazing extra touch and another example of how thoughtful and guest-focused the team are.

Our day was absolutely perfect from start to finish, and we had so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the team were on the day. We truly can’t thank everyone at Southlands Barn enough for making our wedding weekend so special 💖
Geraldine
Geraldine Sent on 04/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Venue!

The most wonderful venue! Can't say enough good things about it. My daughter got married there on 26 June 2025 and it was perfect. The venue has so many different rooms, so guests can choose to dance, talk, relax or simply roast s'mores over the fire. The outdoor space is lovely, lots of green space and even cows to add ambience. But, even better than all this, are the kind and thoughtful people who run the venue. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and they go out of their way to make this special day perfect. Thank you all so much!!
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Catherine Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A stunning place for our daughter’s picture perfect wedding in May. The most professional and kind people catered for every possible need and anything more that could have been wanted was provided in a calm and beautiful manner. I could not recommend Southlands Barns highly enough. Just an amazing wedding experience in every way.

A stunning place for our daughter’s picture perfect wedding in May. The most professional and kind people catered for every possible need and anything more that could have been wanted was provided in a calm and beautiful manner. I could not recommend Southlands Barns highly enough. Just an amazing wedding experience in every way.
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!

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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!
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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
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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
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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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