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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: June 2025

The Alfriston is a beautiful venue for country house weddings, surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs in Polegate, East Sussex. There, flower-filled gardens and picturesque spaces create an idyllic backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.

Facilities and Capacity

Situated on four stunning acres, the beautifully renovated Alfriston offers beautiful grounds and a choice of indoor and outdoor event spaces for the festivities. Begin the day in the dedicated suite, where you and your wedding party can relax and enjoy being pampered together for the day ahead. Ceremonies can be held on site in the spacious Sussex Room, the intimate orangery, or outside in the wedding garden. In total, this East Sussex wedding venue can easily accommodate groups of up to 120 individuals for your special day.

Services Offered

The dedicated events team looks forward to welcoming you and your loved ones for a celebration to remember. They’d be happy to walk you through their packages in order to help you land on the ideal services to meet your needs. For your wedding meal, the in-house culinary team can help you craft the perfect menu to complement your theme and preferences. From elegant canapes to an impressive, multi-course feast, every dish will delight with its flavour combinations and exceptional ingredients. Couples can elect to hire the entire venue, providing them and their guests with exclusive use of the property for the duration of the celebrations. With 38 comfortable and thoughtfully designed rooms and suites and a serene spa on-site, The Alfriston offers a relaxing stay where guests can unwind throughout the celebrations.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Coastal weddings
Historic
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
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

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Orangery on site
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Seaford Road, Alfriston BN26 5TW Polegate (East Sussex)
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